Grant-Funded Microelectronics Training: Empowering the Future
The cost of participation is fully funded by an National Science Foundation Supplemental Grant.
Dates: Nov. 7 and Nov. 14, 2024
Time; 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Format: In-person
Microelectronics is revolutionizing our world, from wearable gadgets like smartwatches to sophisticated brain-machine interfaces and machine learning integration. These pioneering innovations are reshaping our everyday lives.
A the core of microelectronics technology are semiconductor materials. Despite its crucial role in technological advancements, comprehensive knowledge in this field is not widespread. The MU Microelectronics Training Program offers a two-day intensive, experiential training for professionals eager to expand their expertise.
Benefits of the Training
Through this training, participants will:
- Gain insights into future job market demands.
- Understand semiconductor industry trends, emerging technologies and applications.
- Enhance their organization’s competitiveness.
Highlights
- Tours: Explore the MU fabrication facility and interact with industry experts in microfabrication.
- Networking: Connect with professionals and experts from across the state.
- Future impact: Discover the importance of expanding U.S. microelectronic capabilities and the future opportunities for manufacturers.
- Fundamental knowledge: Learn about Advanced CMOS Microelectronics, including current mirrors, process-voltage-temperature independent current references, bandgap reference, CMOS amplifier and analysis, operational transconductance amplifier (OTA) and OTA-based complex system designs such as analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters.
- Hands-on skills: Participate in an instructor-led demonstration of fabrication steps and engage in hands-on custom fabrication of a device.
Commitment and Cohorts
All participants must commit to attending both days of the MU Microelectronics Leadership Institute. There will be two cohorts offered with a limit of 20 participants per cohort:
- 2024 Cohort: Nov. 7 and Nov. 14; 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- 2025 Cohort: Dates TBA
Application Process
To apply for the 2024 cohort, complete the registration application and submit a letter of support from your supervisor (waived for company owners). Individuals must have a science/engineering background or are currently working in the fields of science or engineering.
Technology Requirements
All participants are required to bring a laptop. Wi-Fi will be provided.
Micro Credential and Continuing Education
Participants will earn 16 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). MU Extension will provide a digital badge and certificate to recognize your achievement.
Primary Instructors
Sazia Afreen Eliza, Ph.D., is an assistant teaching professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Mizzou Engineering. She is teaching electronics and semiconductor courses at MU. She is involved in the development of microfabrication course at MU microfabrication facility. Her research interests include modeling, design and fabrication of semiconductor devices and sensors using Si, III-V compounds, GaO, and advanced semiconductor materials. Her recent work also includes modeling of inkjet-printed devices for low-cost flexible electronics and machine learning.
Syed Kamrul Islam, Ph.D., is a professor and the chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Mizzou Engineering. His research interests include semiconduction devices, nanotechnology, bio-microelectronics and monolithic sensors. He has more than 100 publications in refereed journals, more than 150 papers in conference proceedings, and a number of invited talks. He also co-authored a book and 12 book chapters. Prior to joining the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Missouri in July 2018, he served as James W. McConnell Professor and Associate Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Tennessee. In recognition of his teaching, research and related efforts he has received numerous awards at the University of Tennessee and the University of Missouri.
Note: Multiple Mizzou Engineering faculty will be involved as part of the Integrated Circuit design portion of the training.
Eligibility for the SFS Program
Students interested in participating in the SFS program must be:
- A full time senior, MS or PhD student
- Able to meet selection criteria for federal, state or local government employment. Final job placement may require a security clearance, so each scholarship recipient may be required to undergo the background investigation required to obtain such a clearance
- Competitive students will have a strong GPA (>=3.3/4.0) or government/national lab internship experience
Recipient Responsibilities
In return for receiving scholarship benefits, each scholarship recipient incurs two obligations:
- During the summers while enrolled in the program, each student must find an internship position at a federal, state, or local government agency, or a national lab. Numerous resources are available to assist students in identifying and applying for internships.
- Upon graduation, each student will be required to work in a qualified position for a federal, state, or local government agency or a qualified national laboratory. The work requirement time period matches the supported time period. For example, a full two-year scholarship requires two years of federal employment. Each student is responsible for identifying, applying for, and securing a qualified position. Numerous resources are available including an annual job fair specifically for SFS students as well as the assistance of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) which oversees permanent placement for scholarship students. Nearly 100% former SFS scholars have successfully fulfilled this requirement. Failing this service obligation will result in reimbursement of full amount of scholarship (including tuition, fees, stipend, professional development cost, health insurance, book allowance) received with possible interests.