ALT A dark blue graphic with colorful florals highlighting Lydia Villa-Komaroff. On the right is a portrait of Lydia. On the left is a title of her name along with text reading: Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Lydia Villa-Komaroff began her undergraduate studies in biology from the University of Washington and completed her degree at Goucher College in 1970. She headed to MIT for her PhD in cell biology and graduated in 1975, becoming the the third Mexican American woman to complete a science-based doctorate in US history. While a graduate student at MIT, Dr. Villa-Komaroff became a founding member of what is now the largest multicultural STEM diversity organization in the United States, SACNAS - the Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science. In regard to her research, Lydia is most known for her work on how bacteria can be used to produce insulin. This discovery contributed to the advancement of the modern biotechnology industry.

ALT A dark blue graphic with colorful florals highlighting Oswaldo Luiz Alves. On the left is a portrait of Oswaldo. On the right is a title of his name along with text reading: Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Oswaldo Luiz Alves obtained his undergraduate degree in industrial chemistry from the public University of Campinas in 1973. Soon after, he began his doctorate work at the University where he began teaching as a professor. After doing postgraduate studies in France starting in 1979, he became intensely interested in solid-state chemistry. He decided to bring the focus of solid-state research back to Brazil and founded the Solid State Chemistry Laboratory (LQES) at Unicamp’s Institute of Chemistry in 1985. At the LQES, Dr. Luiz Alves continued his research and made contributions to materials science through his work with 2-D materials, innovations around telecommunications, purification of carbon nanotubes, and more. Oswaldo unfortunately passed away suddenly in 2021.

ALT A national postdocs appreciation week graphic with a dark background. Left side contains green, purple, and blue ribbons that contain the words "celebrate" "empower" and "appreciate." On the right side is a grid of 4 images of CHARM's postdoctoral students.

ALT A Zoom screenshot of the facilitators and panelists of the August 14th MRSEC Industry Networking Event. Starting from the top left and moving right and to the next row: Gwendolyn Gregory, Anahita Zare, Christian Pederson, Allie Landry, Sanahan Vijayakumar, Ian Hunter, Joseph Madanat, Sai Patkar, and Megan Beck.

ALT A student spotlight graphic with a circular image of Laura Scheuer on the left and text on the right saying: PI: Lars Gundlach & Benjamin Jungfleisch I use ultrashort laser pulses to investigate various material systems for their use in terahertz appliances. Laura Scheuer IRG2 Postdoc

ALT Grad student Ruiqi Hu presenting her research poster to a visitor. Poster is blurred except for the title "Rare-earth monopnictides: Consequences for carrier dynamics for embedded nanoparticles and ultra thin films."

ALT Image of CHARM participants posing for a group picture outdoors on a patio. Participants are dressed in business casual attire. From left to right: Ruiqi Hu, Kenny Crane-Moscowitz, Dr. LaShanda Korley, Allie Landry, and Wilder Acuna Gonzalez.

ALT A blue and yellow graphic that says: July is Disability Pride Month How can you make your labs more inclusive for current and future students who have a disability? Consider the following: Familiarize yourself with your University’s ADA policy, including anything lab-specific. Have a braille label maker ready in your supplies. Designating a table/bench area with clear space underneath as an accessible workstation. Providing both verbal and written instructions/communications; signage with large and clear letters. Including non-slip mats and keeping pathways clear at all times. Having an accessible Lab for few can make a difference for all!

ALT A student spotlight graphic with a circular image of Sirajis Salekin on the left and text on the right saying: PI: Joseph Fox I make new materials using nature-inspired components using ultrafast chemical reaction. Sirajis Salekin IRG1 Graduate Student

ALT A lavender graphic with rainbow accents for Pride month highlighting Jemma Redmond. On the left is a portrait of Jemma overlaid a rainbow ribbon. On the right is a title of her name along with text reading: Born in Tallaght, Dublin, Jemma Redmond obtained her undergraduate degree in applied physics from Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen in 2002. Soon after, she received her master’s degree in nano-bioscience from University College Dublin in 2012. Learning about her own infertility and subsequently discovering her intersex condition, Jemma found her interest in nano-bioscience and bioprinting to one day help others via printing organs. In 2015, she co-founded a 3D bioprinting firm named Ourobotics that specialized in producing low-cost printers. Jemma was passionate about making bioprinting more accessible, easier, and faster so that every hospital may one day have one to print life-saving organs. The following year in 2016, Jemma unexpectedly passed away, survived by her partner.

ALT A teal, yellow, pink graphic with tropical flowers for AAPI heritage month highlighting Dr. Deborah Chung. On the right is a portrait of Deborah overlaid on a lotus flower. On the left is a title of his name along with text reading: Born and raised in Hong Kong, Dr. Deborah Chung moved to the States in 1970 where she earned her undergraduate degree in Engineering and Applied Science at Caltech, one of first 4 women to graduate from the University at the time. Dr. Chung eventually obtained several master’s degrees before getting her PhD in Materials Science from MIT in 1977. Dr. Chung is most known for her invention of “smart concrete” along with other notable inventions around carbon & graphite fibers. In addition to being a materials scientist, Deborah has won awards for being an excellent teacher & mentor, authored several materials-based books, and is a passionate piano player. In 2023, Dr. Chung was inducted as a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

ALT A teal, yellow, pink graphic with tropical flowers for AAPI heritage month highlighting Dr. Peter Tsai. On the right is a portrait of Peter overlaid on a lotus flower. On the left is a title of his name along with text reading: Born on his family farm in Qingshui, Taiwan, Dr. Peter Tsai earned his undergraduate degree in Textile Engineering from the National Taipei University of Technology. After working for a period of time at the Taiwan Textile Research Institute, Peter moved to the states to continue his education where he received his PhD in materials science Kansas State University. Dr. Tsai’s research has focused on improving materials for use in filtering substances out of the air and improving the wettability of web/nonwoven materials. He achieved more notoriety during the COVID pandemic as the inventor of the N95 mask, the patent for which was submitted in 1995. He came out of retirement in 2020 to resume research into the most effective methods of decontaminating N95 masks

ALT A split graphic: the left side showing a picture of materials research society students. The right side shows a blue and yellow graphic with white text saying "I (heart) UD Giving Day. May 1, 2024"