Purdue leads nationwide initiative tackling semiconductor talent shortage

February 11, 2026

Purdue University's Chipshub is leading the charge to bolster available workforce talent for the semiconductor industry by providing free online access to cutting-edge simulation tools used to design chips for educational purposes on the university's nanoHUB platform. The program is the result of a public-private-academic partnership developed in collaboration with leading industry partners - including Cadence, Synopsys and Siemens - as well as federal agencies like the U.S. Department of War and the U.S. National Science Foundation.

Purdue Innovates awards funds to develop concrete, imaging and semiconductor innovations

February 9, 2026

Purdue University researchers in the College of Engineering and the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research have received $129,072 from the Trask Innovation Fund to lead projects that will enhance Purdue-owned intellectual property for commercial use.

In Print: 'Essential Semiconductor Physics'

January 22, 2026

'Essential Semiconductor Physics'; authored by Mark Lundstrom, the Don and Carol Scifres Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, defines the core concepts behind 75 years of technological advancement. Designed for both students and veteran engineers, the text offers a physical and intuitive framework for understanding the devices at the heart of the modern world.

Purdue deepens semiconductor, chips processing ties with Dassault Systèmes in virtual twin initiative

January 20, 2026

Purdue University has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Dassault Systèmes to establish a new lab to develop virtual twin technologies for semiconductor processing and testing at Purdue's Birck Nanotechnology Center. The MOU marks a significant step toward developing the first virtual twin-enabled semiconductor research and education platform.

Purdue and Google Public Sector partner to scale AI integration and accelerate education and research across the institution

January 12, 2026

Deepening and broadening long-standing collaborations, Purdue University and Google Public Sector on Monday (Jan. 12) announced a strategic partnership designed to advance AI-enabled education, accelerate AI innovation and expand AI workforce development.

Purdue formalizes 3 partnerships with Malaysian universities during delegation visit

December 17, 2025

Purdue University formalized three partnerships with three Malaysian universities in November. The partnership agreements focus on developing Malaysia's semiconductor and artificial intelligence workforce and strengthening Purdue's global impact in high-demand technology sectors.