Meeting Location National Science Foundation Room E3430 2415 Eisenhower Ave. Alexandria, VA 22314 7.45-8 a.m. Introductions, MRSEC Directors and NSF MRSEC Program Directors Light Refreshments, Room E3430 Dan Finotello

Meeting Locations October 9, 10 Holiday Inn, Alexandria - Carlysle 2460 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314 Phone: (703) 960-2000 October 10 National Science Foundation Headquarters 2415 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22314 October 9 Holiday Inn 2.30-3 p.m. Check-in 3-3.20 p.m. Welcome & Introductions 2016-17 Co-chairs: Michelle McCombs & Kristin Dreyer

The University of Colorado, Boulder will host the Frontiers of Photoactive Soft Matter Workshop -- a two-day event focusing on advances in soft materials that are responsive to light. Topics range from the nanoscale science of photoresponsive materials to applications of macroscopic photodeformation. Learn more about the workshop.

11:30 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2017 Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, Room# 103 (closest entrance is at the corner of Olden and Prospect Street). "Intellectual Property Overview" Speaker: Paul Higgins, Assistant General Counsel – Patents, Johnson & Johnson Company

Featuring Prof. Clifford Brangwynne and Prof. Rodney Priestley, this education and entertaining eventis suited for the public and families.

11:30 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, Room# 103 (Princeton University) "Early Stage Research: Feasibility & Technology Development" Speaker: Ashley Moore, Staff Scientist, EMD Performance Materials, Merck Company

The New England Complex Fluids Workgroup provides industry and academic researchers with the opportunity to collaborate and exchange ideas. This next workgroup will be held at Harvard University on December 2. Go to the New England Complex Fluids Workgroup website for the agenda as well as other relevant information.

In early November, MRSEC education directors met at the University of Pennsylvania to discuss ongoing outreach efforts and initiatives. Check out presentation highlights from individual centers.

New.Mech is a one-day workshop designed to bring together New England’s Mechanics community looking to explore new research and share advancements in the field. This workshop — co-hosted by Harvard MRSEC — will not only include keynote presentations and three-minute talk sessions but will also provide participants with the opportunity to display their own demos. More information including the workshop program is available at newmech.org.