CEM Academic Funding Initiatives

Commitment to Learning Because we are a company driven by scientists, we are very aware of the challenges involved in pursuing excellence in science. That's why we are so supportive of educational initiatives and academic research. CEM currently sponsors a grant program, an award for college and university students, and a scholarship for high school seniors.


Microwave-Enhanced Chemistry Grant ProgramAcademics face special challenges when it comes to funding for their laboratories, so we created a fund that will provide resources to the academic community for the investigation of microwave chemistry. CEM's Microwave-Enhanced Chemistry Grant Program is designed to ease the burden of acquiring the latest microwave technology.


MJ Collins AwardCEM is pleased to offer a new award for students to encourage research in the field of microwave chemistry. The M.J. Collins Award will be given annually to a student for outstanding work in microwave chemistry.


Stacey Palasek Memorial ScholarshipIn memory of our co-worker, Stacey Palasek, CEM created a scholarship for female high school seniors from the counties local to the Company’s headquarters in Matthews, NC. The award is given annually to a deserving student planning to major in the sciences.


To find out more about these programs, download the applications or contact CEM.

E-mail: academics@cem.com Call (800) 726-3331 to speak with an Academic Specialist