Grant-Funded Microelectronics Training: Empowering the Future

Microelectronic technologies are transforming every aspect of our lives, from driving industrial advancements and addressing global pandemics to enhancing national security, improving healthcare, and elevating overall quality of life. At the core of this transformation are semiconductor materials, with silicon being the most widely used due to its ability to create electronic switches that operate at speeds ranging from millions to billions of cycles per second. These compact electronic switches, unlike traditional mechanical relays, enable the integration of billions of components onto a single microchip, such as a microprocessor, resulting in unparalleled speed and computational power. As the field of microelectronics continues to advance, the demand for skilled professionals is increasing, leading to more job opportunities and a critical need for workforce development.

MU is offering a two-day microelectronics training session focused on comprehensive project-based learning and hands-on microfabrication experience at our facilities. This initiative is supported by an NSF supplemental grant project led by Principal Investigator Chi-Ren Shyu, with Co-Principal Investigator Syed Kamrul Islam, Sazia Eliza, Xinhao Xu, Jim Flink, Sarah Rielley and Jonathan Mack.

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