Semiconductors@Purdue: Educating Tomorrow's Semiconductor Leaders
"West Lafayette, Indiana, home of Purdue University, welcomes SK hynix, MediaTek, and imec to our community. We're delighted that these three global leaders have selected West Lafayette as their newest sites. West Lafayette is a rapidly growing community with a business-friendly environment built on our partnership with Purdue, a skilled, highly educated workforce, exceptional schools, and a high quality of life that helps attract and retain employees. We look forward to working with our partners to grow Indiana's semiconductor ecosystem"
Erin Easter
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2026 Semiconductors@Purdue Career Fair
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