SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF EMERGING MATERIALS SYMPOSIUM 2025 (STEMS 2025)
We are pleased to announce that the 2025 Science and Technology of Emerging Materials Symposium (STEMS). The symposium is organized by the PREM Center for Quantum Materials Innovation and Education Excellence (CQMIEE) at UCF and aims to bring together scientists with research interests in quantum materials and their applications in electronics, photonics, energy, environments, and biology. The symposium will consist of technical sessions with invited and contributed presentations, and a poster session including a student poster competition. We will also have student and industry panels.
Symposium Topics:
Synthesis and Characterization of Quantum Materials
Exotic Properties of quantum materials
Quantum materials for electronics and photonics
Quantum materials for energy and environments
Quantum material-Biological material interface
Invited Speakers:
Where and When?
STEMS 2025 will be hosted at the main campus of the University of Central Florida (UCF), in Orlando FL, USA. The symposium will be held in the Engineering 2 Building in Room 102. The exact address is: 12760 Pegasus Dr, Orlando, FL 32816, USA.
Date: Nov. 15 -16, 2025.
Why attend?
Participating researchers and students will benefit from attending the conference through:
- Networking with students and faculty from UCF’s CQMIEE PREM center as well as invited speakers and industry partners
- Participating and learning from panels about the PREM experience and careers in materials science
- Learning about the research capabilities and instrumentation of the PREM Center to foster collaboration
- Hearing high quality research talks about different aspects of Emerging Materials from students and leading experts
- Presenting their research in front of materials experts and receiving feedback
Who can apply?
Researchers interested in quantum materials. We especially encourage students (undergraduate, masters, and doctoral) and postdocs to apply. In addition we encourage applicants from other PREM and MRSEC centers nationwide.
How much will it cost?
Early Registration is $150 for students/postdocs, $200 for faculty/professionals if you register by October 31, 2025.
Registration is $250 for everyone if you register by November 7, 2025
Registration fees include: Coffee break, lunch, and dinner on day 1, and coffee break and lunch on day 2.
Click Here to REGISTER
Abstract Guidelines
Abstract should be a maximum of 400 words and use text only. No images.
Click Here to submit ABSTRACT
Abstract Deadline: 10/20/2025
Parking
Parking will be available in the Parking Garage C (12998 Gemini Blvd E, Orlando, FL 32816) for FREE.
Click on the map for details.
Traveling to UCF
Airport: UCF is minutes away from both the Orlando International Airport (MCO), a major international airport serving 135 domestic and international destinations, and the Orlando Sanford International Airport. The campus is also within driving distance of airports in Tampa and Miami, and is conveniently located near major highways.
Driving: Driving directions can be found here: https://map.ucf.edu/directions/.
Discounted Hotel
We have secured a block of rooms at a discounted rate for those that reserve by 10/26/2025.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando Near UCF, 3-star – 1 mi
3414 Technological Avenue Orlando, Florida 32817 USA, (407) 815-6850
Other Hotels close to UCF
The Celeste Hotel Orlando on the UCF campus, 4-star – 1.2mi
4105 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32826(407) 207-4700
12125 High Tech Ave, Orlando, FL 32817(407) 275-9000
3450 Quadrangle Blvd, Orlando, FL 32817(407) 282-0029