The Center for Advanced Materials supports science education at the elementary and secondary school levels through programs that provide immersive activities to explain basic science concepts that underlie our research in advanced materials and their terrestrial and space applications. CAM also enhances elementary and secondary science instructor professional development with formalized summer teacher programs. The Center has recently established the Undergraduate Science Research Program (see USRP below) to attract a largely under-represented Community College population to advanced research, encouraging those students to pursue science and engineering careers.

Industry outreach activities include commercially-focused collaborations with regional and statewide businesses as well as national and international concerns. CAM has ongoing participation in the Texas Emerging Technology Fund, and relies on its industrial partnerships to provide applications-focused research topics.

The Center's public outreach efforts include hosting important US and international conferences and workshops, as well as lectures and demonstrations for professional societies, museums, and local companies and schools.

The Center for Advanced Materials annually offers laboratory tours to hundreds of K-12 students (both local and international), dignitaries, and other interested parties.

For more information contact: Mark Sterling 713-743-3621.