Cooperative Agreement 2347233

This $1,000,000.00 Cooperative Agreement award, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084), supports the development of the BASICS (Bridge to Application Specific Integrated Circuits) program at New York University (NYU). BASICS aims to provide a self-paced, online curriculum for non-STEM professionals to gain the skills needed for careers in application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design, which is critical for advancements in the semiconductor industry. The program includes coursework in algorithms, programming, hardware design fundamentals, and hands-on experience designing, synthesizing, and fabricating a small-scale digital integrated circuit. Graduating students will be eligible for direct admission to NYU's Master's in Computer Engineering program and potential roles in the semiconductor industry. This award reflects NSF's strategic priority to increase domestic chip design and production capabilities.