NSF Funds Six New Materials Research Centers with $108 Million

The National Science Foundation has announced $108 million in funding for six new Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSECs) at institutions including UC San Diego, Princeton, Harvard, Columbia, MIT, and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. These centers, which begin work in September 2026, will focus on areas such as quantum metamaterials, 2D superlattices for quantum electronics, and advanced electronic materials. This significant investment aims to advance materials science research and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.