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North Dakota seeks to advance new discoveries of bio-based, sustainable materials that give more consideration to the environment and contribute to its economy through their sourcing (low cost, renewable), durable lifetimes (long, high durability), and recyclability (efficient, high value). An EPSCoR award from the National Science Foundation includes funding for the Center for Sustainable Materials Science to pursue this research.

The Center for Sustainable Materials Science research team includes researchers from the following North Dakota educational institutions:

North Dakota State University in Fargo
University of North Dakota in Grand Forks
Cankdeska Cikana Community College in Fort Totten
Mayville State University in Mayville
Minot State University in Minot
Sitting Bull College in Fort Yates

In addition to the center’s research on bio-based, sustainable materials, the center will also help to facilitate education, workforce development, and outreach on the importance of sustainable materials.

North Dakota State University graduate student Nazmul Ahsan with his CSMS poster (Dr. Khoda’s research group) at the 3rd International Symposium on Materials from Renewables, held July 2018 at North Dakota State University.
University of North Dakota graduate student Houssein Amjaour with his CSMS poster (Dr. Chu’s research group) at the 3rd International Symposium on Materials from Renewables, held July 2018 at North Dakota State University.
University of North Dakota graduate student Chris Buelke with his CSMS/Emerging Areas Seed poster at the 3rd International Symposium on Materials from Renewables, held July 2018 at North Dakota State University. Chris’ Emerging Areas Seed supervisor is Dr. Ali Alshami.
North Dakota State University doctoral graduate student Zoriana Demchuck (right), with Yehor Polunin – both with Dr. Voronov’s research group – poses with her CSMS poster at the 3rd International Symposium on Materials from Renewables, held July 2018 at North Dakota State University.
North Dakota State University graduate student Krystal Grieger with her CSMS poster (Dr. Sibi’s research group) at the 3rd International Symposium on Materials from Renewables, held July 2018 at North Dakota State University. Krystal has graduated with a Masters degree in Chemistry – Congratulations Krystal!
North Dakota State University graduate student Ahsan Habib with his CSMS poster (Dr. Khoda’s research group) at the 3rd International Symposium on Materials from Renewables, held July 2018 at North Dakota State University.
University of North Dakota graduate student Kathryn Hall with her CSMS/Emerging Areas Seed poster at the 3rd International Symposium on Materials from Renewables, held July 2018 at North Dakota State University. Her Emerging Areas Seed supervisor is Dr. Yun Ji.
University of North Dakota graduate student Sabah Javaid with her CSMS/Emerging Areas Seed poster at the 3rd International Symposium on Materials from Renewables, held July 2018 at North Dakota State University. Her Emerging Areas Seed supervisor is Dr. Surojit Gupta.
North Dakota State University graduate student Kyle Kingsley with his CSMS poster (Dr. Voronov’s research group) at the 3rd International Symposium on Materials from Renewables, held July 2018 at North Dakota State University.
North Dakota State University doctoral graduate student Eric Krall with his CSMS poster (Dr. Webster’s research group) at the 3rd International Symposium on Materials from Renewables, held July 2018 at North Dakota State University. Eric has since graduated with a Phd in Coatings and Polymeric Materials – Congratulations Eric!
University of North Dakota graduate student Audrey LaVallie with her CSMS poster (Dr. Kubátová’s research group) at the 3rd International Symposium on Materials from Renewables, held July 2018 at North Dakota State University.
University of North Dakota undergraduate student Micah Mabin with his CSMS poster (Dr. Chu’s research group) at the 3rd International Symposium on Materials from Renewables, held July 2018 at North Dakota State University.
University of North Dakota undergraduate student Caleb Matzke with his CSMS/Emerging Areas Seed poster at the 3rd International Symposium on Materials from Renewables, held July 2018 at North Dakota State University. Caleb’s Emerging Areas Seed supervisor is Dr. Surojit Gupta.
North Dakota State University faculty member, and CSMS researcher, Mohi Quadir poses next to the CSMS poster of his graduate student Ruvi Chitemere at the 3rd International Symposium on Materials from Renewables, held July 2018 at North Dakota State University.
University of North Dakota graduate student Sarah Reagen with her CSMS poster (Dr. Kubátová’s research group) at the 3rd International Symposium on Materials from Renewables, held July 2018 at North Dakota State University.
North Dakota State University undergraduate student Anna Renner with her CSMS poster (Dr. Sibi’s research group) at the 3rd International Symposium on Materials from Renewables, held July 2018 at North Dakota State University. Anna has since graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry – Congratulations Anna!
North Dakota State University graduate student Eric Serum with his CSMS poster (Dr. Sibi’s research group) at the 3rd International Symposium on Materials from Renewables, held July 2018 at North Dakota State University.
North Dakota State University graduate student Raul Setien with his CSMS poster (Dr. Webster’s research group) at the 3rd International Symposium on Materials from Renewables, held July 2018 at North Dakota State University.
North Dakota State University graduate student Catherine Sutton with her CSMS poster (Dr. Sibi’s research group) at the 3rd International Symposium on Materials from Renewables, held July 2018 at North Dakota State University.