MRS Press Room
Welcome to the Materials Research Society Press Room.
MRS encourages coverage of its technical meetings, exhibits and other society events and activities by the scientific and general news media. Our goal is to provide members of the media with news and information for dissemination to the scientific community and general public to help foster appreciation for and further understanding of the contributions and importance of materials research and development.
MRS stands against racism, discrimination and inequality
We firmly believe that diversity strengthens the scientific enterprise and society as a whole.
Complimentary Press Passes for MRS Meetings/Workshops
Press passes are issued to editors and reporters representing bonafide news publications only. These passes are not intended for editors whose primary purpose is the acquisition of authors and manuscripts, or for individuals and organizations whose primary objective is of a sales and marketing nature. In addition, please note that a maximum of four press passes will be allotted per company.
MRS Statement on the Situation in Ukraine
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MRS Stands with Materials Researchers Worldwide Opposing the Invasion of Ukraine
Mar 9, 2022
The Materials Research Society is concerned and saddened about recent, and recurring, events where scientists, and the public at large, are disrupted by violence and political unrest.
Press Releases
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Materials Research Society Announces Vice President and New Board Members for 2025
Sep 5, 2024
The Materials Research Society (MRS) is pleased to announce the Vice President/President Elect, Secretary and new Board Members for 2024, elected by the Society's global membership of nearly 13,000.
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MRS and Optica announce selection of 2024-25 Congressional Science and Engineering Fellow
Aug 23, 2024
Shriya Pai named as the newest fellow bringing her scientific expertise to the US Congress while receiving a firsthand learning experience in policymaking
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Three Highly Esteemed MRS Members among 2024 Kavli Prize Laureates
Jun 12, 2024
The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters announced the 2024 Kavli Prize Laureates in the fields of astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience on June 12. Eight scientists from three countries were honored.
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Materials Research Society Names Manish Chhowalla as New Editor-in-Chief of MRS Energy & Sustainability
Apr 16, 2024
The Materials Research Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Manish Chhowalla, University of Cambridge, as the next Editor-in-Chief of MRS Energy & Sustainability.
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Reshef Tenne to receive Von Hippel Award, the Materials Research Society’s highest honor
Oct 19, 2023
The Materials Research Society (MRS) announced that Reshef Tenne of the Weizmann Institute of Science has been selected to receive the 2023 Von Hippel Award, the highest honor given by MRS. He will accept the award at the 2023 MRS Fall Meeting & Exh
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Alán Aspuru-Guzik named Fred Kavli Distinguished Lecturer in Materials Science for 2023 MRS Fall Meeting
Sep 21, 2023
The Materials Research Society (MRS) announced that Alán Aspuru-Guzik, University of Toronto, has been selected for the Fred Kavli Distinguished Lectureship in Materials Science for the 2023 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit in Boston, Massachusetts. Aspuru
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Materials Research Society Announces Vice President and New Board Members for 2024
Sep 11, 2023
The Materials Research Society (MRS) is pleased to announce the Vice President/President Elect, Secretary and new Board Members for 2024, elected by the Society's global membership of over 13,000.
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MRS, Optica and SPIE announce selection of 2023-24 Congressional Science and Engineering Fellows
Jun 29, 2023
Claire Cody and Marie Fiori named as the newest fellows bringing their scientific expertise to the US Congress while receiving a firsthand learning experience in policymaking
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Kostya Novoselov named Fred Kavli Distinguished Lecturer in Materials Science for 2023 MRS Spring Meeting
Mar 27, 2023
The Materials Research Society (MRS) announced that Sir Konstantin ‘Kostya’ Novoselov FRS [insert bio link], National University of Singapore and The University of Manchester, has been selected for the Fred Kavli Distinguished Lectureship in Material
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Chang-Beom Eom awarded 2022 MRS David Turnbull Lectureship
Nov 17, 2022
The Materials Research Society (MRS) announced that Chang-Beom Eom, University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been honored with the 2022 David Turnbull Lectureship. He will accept the award at the 2022 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Samuel I. Stupp to receive Von Hippel Award, the Materials Research Society’s highest honor
Nov 15, 2022
The Materials Research Society (MRS) announced that Samuel I. Stupp, Northwestern University, has been selected to receive the 2022 Von Hippel Award, the highest honor given by MRS. He will accept the award at the 2022 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit in B
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Jenny Nelson named Fred Kavli Distinguished Lecturer in Materials Science at 2022 MRS Fall Meeting
Nov 10, 2022
The Materials Research Society (MRS) announced that Jenny Nelson, Imperial College London, has been selected for the Fred Kavli Distinguished Lectureship in Materials Science for the 2022 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit in Boston, Massachusetts. Nelson wa
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Liang Feng, Northwestern University, honored with the 2022 MRS Bulletin Postdoctoral Publication Prize
Oct 4, 2022
The MRS Bulletin has named Liang Feng, Northwestern University, as the 2022 recipient of the MRS Bulletin Postdoctoral Publication Prize. This award recognizes postdoctoral researchers for their intellectual merit, the impact of their research and sc
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MRS, Optica and SPIE announce newest Congressional Science and Engineering Fellows
Sep 28, 2022
The Materials Research Society (MRS), Optica, Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide, and SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, have announced the selection of the 2022-23 Congressional Science and Engineering Fellows: Sindhu Na
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Materials Research Society Announces Vice President, Secretary and New Board Members for 2023
Sep 16, 2022
The Materials Research Society (MRS) is pleased to announce the Vice President/President Elect, Secretary and new Board Members for 2023, elected by the Society's global membership of over 12,000.
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Materials Research Society Announces 2022 Fellows
May 5, 2022
The Materials Research Society (MRS) will recognize 12 Members as MRS Fellows at the 2022 MRS Spring Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii. The honor of MRS Fellow is bestowed upon outstanding Members whose sustained and distinguished contributions to the ad
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Kwadwo Osseo-Asare to Receive 2022 MRS Impact Award
Apr 25, 2022
The Materials Research Society’s (MRS) Impact Award honors outstanding individuals who have displayed excellence in areas of science communication, education, advancing diversity, mentoring or community engagement, which reflect the Society’s pursuit
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Prineha Narang to Receive 2022 Outstanding Early Career Investigator Award
Apr 22, 2022
MRS will award Prineha Narang, Harvard University, with the 2022 Outstanding Early Career Investigator Award. Narang was selected “for critical advances in the understanding of materials physics, optical sciences and topology for the prediction and d
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Annamaria Petrozza to Receive 2022 Innovation in Materials Characterization Award
Apr 21, 2022
MRS has named Annamaria Petrozza, Italian Institute of Technology, recipient of the 2022 Innovation in Materials Characterization Award "for the development and innovative use of time-resolved carrier dynamics measurements, from sub-picoseconds to mi
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Molly Stevens to Receive 2022 Mid-Career Researcher Award
Apr 21, 2022
The Materials Research Society has named Molly M. Stevens, professor of biomedical materials and regenerative medicine at Imperial College London, recipient of the Mid-Career Researcher Award "for innovative biosensing nanomaterials technologies for
Student Opportunities at MRS Meetings
MRS Meetings offer opportunities for graduate students and post-docs to work as reporters, bloggers, or symposium assistants. These positions provide valuable networking and professional development with researchers from around the globe.