About CMDITR

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The National Science Foundation established the Science and Technology Center (STC) Program as one of several Executive Initiatives to enhance the nation's economic competitiveness. The program funds interdisciplinary research and education activities and encourages technology transfer and innovative approaches to integrate all these activities. Established in 1987, the NSF STC Program currently funds eleven Centers in a variety of disciplines across the United States.

CMDITR is located at three main campuses with several affiliated partner campuses:

• The University of Washington (lead institution)
• Georgia Institute of Technology
• University of Arizona

» Complete listing of affiliated Universities

CMDITR provides a highly integrated, interdisciplinary, multi-institutional research infrastructure for scientists and students in: Chemistry, Physics, Optical Sciences, Materials Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Applied Physics.

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CMDITR Promotional Video
Watch this 8-minute video introduction to CMDITR. Find out more about our Leadership, Mission, Research, Student Opportunities, Collaboration, and Industrial Partners.

[Quicktime Video] August 2005

CMDITR Brochure
Read and print the CMDITR brochure to learn more about our Technical Rationale, Research Applications, Education Program, Industrial Affiliates, Locations, and Contact Information.

[Adobe pdf file] July 2006

Student Programs Brochure
Read and print the student programs brochure to learn more about our Hooked on Photonics, Graduate School, Research & Teaching Positions, GPAC Advisory Council, and GEM-STC Graduate & Post Doctoral Fellowships.

[Adobe pdf file] October 2009

CMDITR Organizational Chart
This chart gives an overview of the Center's leadership and management structure.

[Adobe pdf file] February 2010

CMDITR Overview Slides
This set of 21 slides are used at Center recruiting events. They give an overview of the Center's vision and mission, Strategic plan, Research, Knowledge Transfer Program, Education, Diversity Programs, and Legacy.

[Adobe pdf file] April 2007

CMDITR Handbook
The Center Handbook is a 50-page informational packet that is distributed to our membership. It contains more detailed information about our research and facilities, education programs, student opportunities, and membership policies.

[Adobe pdf File] January 2007

Industrial Affiliate Program Flyer
A 12-page flyer describing how companies will benefit by joining CMDITR's Industrial Affiliate Program. A more thorough description of the Center's research projects and facilities is provided.

[Adobe pdf File] November 2006

The Advantage of Center-Mode Team Research

Team Science Booklet
This booklet was produced as part of a project by Discovery Corps Fellow Deborah Illman, and contains information about the outcomes of the NSF Science and Technology Centers, including CMDITR.

[Adobe pdf file] August 2007
Team Science Website