The Institute for Materials Research (IMR) is the gateway to materials-allied research at The Ohio State University. IMR is a campus-wide, multidisciplinary institute that works with OSU colleges and departments to augment and synergistically advance their goals. IMR facilitates, promotes and coordinates research activities and infrastructure related to the science and engineering of materials throughout The Ohio State University. IMR provides vision, coordination and support to advance multi-college excellence and impact in materials-allied research. The mission of IMR is to nurture, grow and support excellence in materials research at OSU, while assisting the advancement of research team development and providing strategic planning, resources, infrastructure and educational/outreach activities.