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Higher Education & Professional Development

Fostering Global Scientific Leadership

From international research collaborations to intensive trainings in rheology and entrepreneurship, our center supports graduate student-driven opportunities for scientific growth and leadership development. Examples include Alex Foret's 10-week research experience in Dresden, Germany, Emmanuel Alejandro Garcia Villatoro's intensive rheology program at the University of Minnesota, and Alexis Martell's 8-week management certificate program at the Kellogg School of Business. Additionally, our trainees gain valuable experience through leadership roles in MONET's Student Leadership Team, enhancing their professional skills in NSF funding review, management, and collaborative decision-making.

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.

Signature Professional Development Experiences

MONET's Signature Professional Development Experience (SPDE) initiative offers trainees a unique opportunity to deeply explore a technical or non-technical aspect of the Center's activities through project-based learning. MONET supports trainees in completing their SPDEs, leading to high levels of engagement and tangible outcomes.

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.