CMR Education

Center for Materials Research at Norfolk State University consists of these educational programs:

Ph.D. Program in Materials Science & Engineering (MS&E)

The Master of Science in Materials Science & Engineering (MS&E) at Norfolk State University prepares students for careers in industry, federal or private research laboratories, and academia. The program transitions students from physical sciences, engineering and related fields into the discipline of materials with special nano-structures and properties, broadening their professional opportunities.  Learn More

Master's Program in Materials Science (MS)

The Master of Science in Materials Science is designed to provide strong preparation in crystal growth, molecular synthesis, and characterization of advanced photonic and electronic materials. As an interdisciplinary program, the M.S. in Materials Science is appropriate for students with backgrounds in chemistry, materials science, physics or related engineering disciplines.    Learn More

Undergraduate Scholarship program

The Center for Materials Research Scholarship Program is funded by the United States Department of Energy. Each student receives a grant of $3,250.   Learn More

• As incoming freshmen, recipients may also be invited to attend a Summer Transition Program. While receiving a stipend of $800, students in the transition program will participate in academic enrichment activities and early orientation to university life.
• As upper classmen, selected scholarship students may receive additional stipends while engaging in any of numerous fields of research.  

CMR Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Program

The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Program at the Center for Materials Research offers you, as a student majoring in chemistry, physics or engineering, unique opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research projects sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Department of Defense (DOD).   Learn More

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