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"By rapidly expanding chip education, Purdue is aiming to graduate 1,000 semiconductor engineers annually as soon as possible. [...] Purdue is rolling out new courses and labs for UGs, a new master's program and a push to place students in chip internships..."
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"Differentiated technologies that address a growing diversity of applications will characterize the next wave of electronics. This next wave will be driven by creative engineers with a broad understanding of microelectronics from materials, devices, and circuits to systems, packaging, and qualification. SEMI is delighted to partner with Purdue as part of the American Semiconductor Academy initiative, and I am pleased to see the university leading the way with the kind of comprehensive and innovative program that the semiconductor industry critically needs."
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Alumnus Tony Yen brings semiconductor industry expertise to Purdue in adjunct professor role
August 25, 2025
Tony Yen (BSEE ’85), vice president and head of ASML’s Technology Development Center, has been appointed a distinguished adjunct professor in the College of Engineering. His three-year term will begin on Aug. 18.
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Chipshub wins NSF award for Chip Design Hub to help ease urgent national semiconductor workforce shortage
August 19, 2025
Addressing a crucial national need and marking a major advance for Purdue University’s semiconductor leadership, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected Purdue Engineering-led Chipshub as its Chip Design Hub.
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Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue Convenes Capitol Hill Forum on U.S. and Allied Semiconductor Leadership
July 25, 2025
The Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue, in partnership with MediaTek, convened senior officials from Congress and the U.S. Departments of State and Commerce alongside global semiconductor leaders for a high-level forum on the future of American and allied technological leadership. The focus: how the United States and its allies can build and deploy the world’s trusted tech stack—from semiconductors and AI to quantum computing and next-gen supply chains.
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Purdue delegation advances international partnership during Japan trip
July 2, 2025
A Purdue delegation deepened collaborations in semiconductor research and technology innovation during corporate and government meetings in Japan. President Mung Chiang was joined by Chad Pittman, president and CEO of Purdue Research Foundation, for the trip to Tokyo on April 23-24. The agenda included meetings with leaders from Hitachi High-Tech; the U.S. Affairs Team with Keidanren, the Japan Business Federation; and the Japanese government’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
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SEMI and Purdue University Launch AI and Data Analysis Online Courses
May 22, 2025
SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today announced it has partnered with Purdue University to launch an online course series focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and data analysis techniques for the semiconductor industry. Available through the SEMI University learning platform, the courses were developed to equip semiconductor professionals to integrate AI and data-driven approaches in today’s competitive industry landscape.
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Creating a 'coral reef' of heat sinks to cool high-powered Intel chips
May 21, 2025
As AI use continues to skyrocket, high-performance semiconductors are consuming increasing amounts of energy. To decrease energy use, Purdue University researchers are working with Intel to create coral-shaped heat sinks that will revolutionize immersion-based chip cooling.
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