Initiative provides access to analytical instrumentation instruction to Minority Serving and Primarily Undergraduate Institutions through 4 types of virtual experiences: 1) User institution selects technique and class can access manuals, laboratories, and view training videos at http://www.mrfn.org 2) Live sessions through Skype featuring MRFN scientist explaining theory and manipulating instruments 3) Real time sample analysis in which students dictate instrument parameters and 4) Real time question and answer dialogue featuring SEM with students from Florida A&M University.
Materials Research Science and Engineering Center at UCSB
The NSF Materials Research Science and Engineering Center at UC Santa Barbara develops and sustains a productive, collaborative, and engaged community that drives a portfolio of transformative materials research and empowers a diverse workforce.