This National Science Foundation (NSF) project grant under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program provides $1,484,704 to develop and pilot a semiconductor workforce certification program. The project, led by the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF-SUNY), will create a unified advanced manufacturing competency model and a semiconductor manufacturing sub-sector model. This will enable the development of a SEMI certification program for technician education programs and...
This $469,995 project grant, awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program (CFDA 47.076), aims to develop a semiconductor curriculum and learning framework for high school students. The project will create game-based semiconductor modules and hands-on learning experiences, enhanced with artificial intelligence (AI) technology, to engage diverse students in exploring semiconductor design and manufacturing. Key activities...
This $649,953 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program aims to develop multiple educational pathways leading to careers in the semiconductor manufacturing industry in the five-county Central New York region. The project, titled "Pathways Leading to Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Across New York (PLASMA-NY)", seeks to integrate semiconductor-focused competencies, learning outcomes, course content, and labs into...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $415,000 Project Grant under its STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program to the University of Maine System (UMS) for a 4-year collaborative research project. This project aims to develop a semiconductor curriculum and learning framework for high school students using artificial intelligence, game modules, and hands-on experiences. Key components include creating game-based semiconductor learning modules, hosting in-person...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education Program (CFDA 47.076) Project Grant award of $2,475,715 to The Johns Hopkins University supports the development of an innovative educational program to train graduate students in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven semiconductor materials and device research. The program aims to prepare a multidisciplinary workforce fluent in both the science underlying electronic device fabrication and the incorporation of AI/machine learning into the...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Traineeship (NRT) Program award to the University of South Florida (USF) will develop and implement a comprehensive, experiential learning-based education, research, training, and skills development program in semiconductor design, manufacturing, and packaging. With $3,000,000 in funding from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2029, the project anticipates training 75 Ph.D. and 133 M.S. students, including 15 Ph.D. and 8 M.S. funded trainees, across...
This $414,802 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (CFDA 47.076 - STEM Education) to Southern Methodist University (SMU) will develop a semiconductor curriculum and learning framework for high-school students using artificial intelligence, game modules, and hands-on experiences. The project aims to help high school students from diverse backgrounds develop skills and career interests in the semiconductor industry through an innovative game-based learning platform, interactive...
This $275,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant, awarded under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program, funds the development and validation of materials and processes for advanced semiconductor manufacturing at Geminatio, a for-profit organization. The goal is to enable the progression of Moore's Law and strengthen domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity and capability, which has been impacted by recent supply chain issues. The project seeks to...
This $107,965 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) will support the development and deployment of a foundational semiconductor research and education cyberinfrastructure (CI) tool at San Jose State University Research Foundation. The CI will integrate machine learning device models and semiconductor device data to empower semiconductor device research and education, lowering the entry barrier and facilitating broader participation in...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education grant (CFDA 47.076) in the amount of $399,954 awarded to the University of Missouri System aims to develop an innovative educational program that integrates extended reality (XR) and generative artificial intelligence (GAI) technology to enhance hands-on semiconductor fabrication training for undergraduate students. The key products and services to be delivered under this 3-year project include: (1) creating an immersive, learner-centered...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Arizona State University a $500,000 Project Grant under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to revolutionize graduate education in semiconductor manufacturing. The 3-year grant will develop a virtual semiconductor manufacturing line and provide hands-on training for students, aiming to address the complexity of concepts in this field and the challenges of doubling the existing semiconductor workforce in response to the CHIPS and Science Act. Key project components include a virtual manufacturing line, a week-long on-site training experience, and initiatives to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the semiconductor industry. The project seeks to empower students, expand career pathways, and cultivate a more diverse community of semiconductor professionals.