Material Science and Nanotechnologies

NSF-RISE: Enhancement of Research and Education Infrastructure in Nanobiomaterials, Biophysics, Biochemistry, and Environmental Science and Engineering

The goal of this proposed HBCU-RISE project is to expand the scale and scope of the Integrated Biosciences Ph.D. program at NCCU through the addition of interdisciplinary concentrations.

PREM Center for Nanoscience Research and Education at NCCU

The vision for this partnership in nanomaterials between the Pennsylvania State University MRSEC and NCCU is to leverage the assets of both partners to enable significant increases in minority part

Targeted Infusion Project: Integrating Soft Matter into Undergraduate General and Physical Chemistry Courses

The goals of the partnership are to utilize the vast resources and polymer expertise within the NSF Soft Matter Triangle MRSEC to aide North Carolina Central (NCCU) in (1) developing a course and l

Broadening Participation Research: Investigating the Role of Psychosocial Factors on Students Taking Gatekeeper Courses in STEM

A continuing challenge to student persistence in STEM degree programs is low success rates prevalent in the so-called gatekeeper classes.

Acquisition of a Near Field Microscopy System for Materials Research and Education at NCCU

The purpose of this research is to increase the impact and scope of nanoscale materials research at North Carolina Central University (NCCU). This new instrument, when integrated with existing mil