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Broadening Participation

Cultivating Diversity Across Career Levels

Our initiatives span the career levels of chemists involved with our center, demonstrating a strong, longitudinal commitment to diversity. In our Year 3 URE program, 70% of participants were from underrepresented minorities, with 50% having limited research experience or financial need. This commitment extends to our postdoctoral level, where our MOSAIC Fellowship Program provides supplementary funding to underrepresented minority postdocs. Our efforts have resulted in successful outcomes, with 66.7% (4 out of 6) of our 2023 URE participants identifying as underrepresented minorities in STEM.

Programs

Graduate Research Opportunities

Develop cutting-edge skills, contribute to groundbreaking publications, and launch your career in an NSF-funded Center for Chemical Innovation. With 45% of our alumni pursuing advanced STEM degrees and 40% securing industry positions, MONET offers endless possibilities in polymer science and beyond.

The MOSAIC Postdoctoral Fellowship

Join a collaborative network spanning top institutions, engage in cutting-edge research, and develop your career through tailored professional development opportunities. With 42.9% URM representation among our postdocs, MOSAIC is committed to fostering inclusive excellence in STEM. Advance your research, expand your professional network, and make a lasting impact on the field of molecular engineering. Apply now to become a MOSAIC Fellow!

Partnerships for Research & Education in Chemistry

Join MONET in NSF's Partnerships for Research and Education in Chemistry (PREC) program to transform polymer science through diverse collaborations. As a CHE-supported center, MONET seeks partnerships with minority-serving institutions to advance cutting-edge research while increasing recruitment, retention, and degree attainment for underrepresented groups in chemistry.

MONET's Outreach Program

Share informal science discovery through engaging activities! MONET's Outreach Kit Program brings the excitement of scientific research to informal learning environments, from K-12 classrooms to camps, homeschooling, and adult education. Experience the wonders of polymers, materials science, and more through hands-on activities and interactive resources.

Undergraduate Research Experiences

Develop cutting-edge skills, contribute to groundbreaking publications, and launch your career in an NSF-funded Center for Chemical Innovation. With 70% of our participants from underrepresented backgrounds and a 100% satisfaction rate with our application process, MONET opens doors to endless possibilities in polymer science and beyond.