Overview – Center for Matter at Atomic Pressures

CMAP offers high-impact education and outreach activities for research scientists, faculty, post-docs, undergraduates, high school students and the general public worldwide. One of the main objectives of these programs is to inspire a diverse new generation of scientists to pursue a greater understanding of the natural world.

CMAP has a robust evaluation plan for its education and outreach programs, including mentoring assessment. Using survey instruments, interviews, and focus group protocols, evaluation of the center’s activities incorporates regular process and progress monitoring to improve program outcomes in real time.

University of Rochester's River Campus, Medical Center and downtown Rochester are seen alongside the Genesee River in an aerial view

Summer School for Undergraduates

An intensive week-long program open to undergraduates attending US universities and colleges.

Two high school students show their physics work at a poster session

Research Experience for High School Students

Invited high school students from the Rochester City and Pittsford Central School Districts spend a month interning at the University of Rochester.

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CMAP Seminar Series

A monthly series featuring prominent scientists presenting on cutting-edge CMAP topics

A Zoom meeting of the CMAP Science Communications Bootcamp

CMAP Science Communications Bootcamp

For early-career researchers interested in sharing their work with the world

Sci-interactives

Get acquainted with CMAP science through these short, fun games