Enhancing Career Readiness through International Research Experience in Dresden, Germany
In the summer of 2024, Alex Foret participated in a 10-week international research experience in Dresden, Germany, hosted by Professor Joseph Tracy and NC State. This SPDE, informed by his participation in MONET, expanded his exposure to relevant methods and applications in materials synthesis and testing, enhancing his career readiness and professional development.
As part of MONET's commitment to providing unique professional development opportunities, Alex Foret undertook an SPDE that involved a 10-week international research experience in Dresden, Germany. Hosted by Professor Joseph Tracy and NC State, this experience was designed to align with Alex's interests and goals within MONET.
The program, which included seven participants, culminated in a symposium where student research was presented to members of labs from both Germany and the US. Through this experience, Alex broadened his understanding of materials synthesis and testing, as well as their applications. He worked under the supervision of Professor Christian Roßner at the Leibniz Institute for Polymer Research in Dresden, gaining valuable hands-on experience in synthesis and characterization techniques that were previously outside the scope of his work.
This SPDE significantly enhanced Alex's career readiness by expanding his professional network both nationally and internationally. He developed proficiency in new techniques and broadened his exposure to diverse research environments, which will be invaluable for his future career in materials science.
The institute addresses key questions in the fields of resources, health and information, together with partners in Dresden (research association DRESDEN-concept, Cluster of Excellence Physics of Life and others), within the Leibniz Association, and elsewhere. The IPF is organized in five institutes, supported by administration and technical services. Within this frame, a growing number of independent (junior) research groups is also exploring new topics and methods in flexible organizational structures.Technology transfer takes place with industrial partners and through spin-offs: Since 2015, four additional spin-offs of the IPF have emerged, active in the fields of medical technology, nanotechnology and additive manufacturing.
The institute addresses key questions in the fields of resources, health and information, together with partners in Dresden (research association DRESDEN-concept, Cluster of Excellence Physics of Life and others), within the Leibniz Association, and elsewhere. The IPF is organized in five institutes, supported by administration and technical services. Within this frame, a growing number of independent (junior) research groups is also exploring new topics and methods in flexible organizational structures.Technology transfer takes place with industrial partners and through spin-offs: Since 2015, four additional spin-offs of the IPF have emerged, active in the fields of medical technology, nanotechnology and additive manufacturing.
