The LRSM facilities play a vital role in the MRSEC research
and in promoting collaboration and outreach. SEFs are a focal
point for knowledge transfer to industry and graduate education.
They are utilized by external organizations as well as MRSEC
students and postdoctorals. PENN research centers that benefit
from the SEFs include, The Johnson Foundation for Molecular
Biophysics, The Institute for Medicine & Engineering,
The Center for Dental Bioengineering, The Center for Molecular
Modeling, The Center for Advanced Imaging & Micromanipulation,
and The Museum Applied Science Center for Archeology.