In partnership with the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, the NU-MRSEC debuted the Materials Science Exhibit on March 19, 2015, which highlights how materials science enables understanding, innovation, and design of the materials that shape society. The exhibit consists of two galleries each featuring three broad classes of materials: the Ubiquity Gallery features the science and applications of ceramics, plastics, and metals, while the Frontier Gallery highlights recent research developments and cutting-edge applications of materials related to carbon, silicon, and magnets. An interactive component within the exhibit allows visitors to design their own magnets from elements found in the periodic table. In 2014, over 1.4 million guests visited the Museum, including more than 340,000 children in school groups.
