The Center for Materials Research (CMR) at Gonzaga University aims to facilitate interdisciplinary partnerships across academia and industry.
Who We Partner With
The CMR is committed to an open, collaborative model with a wide network of external users, including:
- Industry & Private Sector
- Institutions of Higher Education (including 2- and 4-year colleges)
- Government Agencies
- Non-Profit Organizations
- K-12 Institutions and the broader community
Specialized Industry Sectors
Our shared-user laboratories and faculty expertise are positioned to support innovation across a variety of critical fields, including (but not limited to):
- Aerospace: Advancing next-generation materials and high-rate manufacturing.
- Manufacturing: Developing materials-inspired solutions in advanced manufacturing
- Energy & Environment: Researching solutions for built and natural environments.
- Health: Developing materials for medical, biological and biomimetic applications.
Whether your organization requires high-precision materials characterization using tools or seeks to engage in long-term R&D collaborations, the CMR provides the technical expertise and infrastructure to accelerate your project.
Why Partner with Gonzaga?
Collaborating with the CMR does more than provide data; it integrates your organization into Gonzaga University’s commitment to integrating knowledge, innovation, and service for the common good. Partners benefit from our faculty’s wide-ranging expertise in mechanical, civil and biomedical engineering, chemistry & biochemistry, biology and environmental science.
Explore how a partnership with the CMR can advance innovation and impact.