The MRL at UCSB offers a "Build a Buckyball" workshop, engaging K-12 students in hands-on molecular modeling of Buckminsterfullerene to enhance understanding of materials science and molecular structure.

The American Indian Summer Institute (AISI) enhances college readiness for Indigenous youth at the University of Minnesota, focusing on workshops, cultural knowledge, and academic confidence to improve matriculation rates.

The Center for Emergent Materials and CCAPP host a hands-on outreach program for local schools, featuring activities in superconductivity, nanomagnetism, and astronomy, culminating in a planetarium visit.

The CDCM's K-12 outreach program, STUFF, aims to educate and inspire students and teachers in materials science, fostering interest in STEM careers and innovation through various initiatives and partnerships.

The CMI MRSEC offers a program for 11th-grade Michigan residents, promoting science and engineering participation through materials science research, professional development, and collaboration with diverse UM summer programs.

The Cambridge 8th Grade Science & Engineering Showcase, co-developed by CPS and SEAS, allows students to present projects and engage with MRSEC faculty through tours and discussions.

Discover STEM, hosted by the University of Minnesota (UMN), offers summer programs for high school students, focusing on STEM research topics, networking, and career exploration through interactive sessions.

PCCM invites the public to explore materials science through interactive activities with Princeton University researchers at Día de la Ciencia, a bilingual family program focused on nanoscience.

Energy and U, a semi-annual outreach program at the University of Minnesota, engages over 10,000 elementary students in science and engineering to inspire future academic pursuits.