Front Matter -- Preface -- Acknowledgment of Reviewers -- Contents -- Executive Summary -- Overview -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Overall Context of the Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers Program -- 3 Assessment of Research and Facilities Impact -- 4 Assessment of the Impact of MRSEC Education and Outreach -- 5 Assessment of the Impact of MRSEC Collaboration with Industry -- 6 The Future of National Science Foundation Materials Centers -- Appendixes -- A Charge to the Committee -- B Meeting Agendas -- C List of Current Research Topics of MRSEC Interdisciplinary Research Groups -- D Further Information on Education and Outreach Activities -- E Selected Acronyms -- F Data-Gathering Tools -- G Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff.