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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..."
The Washington Post
"Recent events have taught us all how critical chips are and how fragile supply chains can be, but a re-energized U.S. microelectronics landscape will require more than just building more fabs. As Moore's Law slows, new ways to advance the performance of electronics systems are needed, and this will require a new generation of bold and creative semiconductor engineers to pioneer equally as bold and creative semiconductor devices. I applaud Purdue in addressing this challenge with a comprehensive set of new semiconductor degrees and credentials that will help prepare a new generation of semiconductor engineers and address a critical need for Nantero and other companies."
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U.S. Semiconductor Courses Surge Amid Industry Boom
April 28, 2025
The U.S. semiconductor industry is booming, driven by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, federal funding through the CHIPS Act, and multi-billion-dollar investments from the private sector. At Purdue University, student interest is surging. Enrollment in chip design coursework is “going through the roof,” says Vijay Raghunathan, the director of semiconductor education for the university. The school now offers more than 100 chip-related classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels, many with hands-on lab components. During the 2024 to 2025 academic year, Purdue’s semiconductor degree programs (including bachelor’s and master’s concentrations and certificates) registered 351 students, an eightfold increase from two and a half years ago, according to the university.
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Purdue Semiconductor Career Fair 2025
April 8, 2025
The Office of Professional Practice is thrilled to invite you to our annual Purdue Life Sciences & Pharma Career Fair. This event will take place in-person on Monday, September 15th at the Purdue Memorial Union from 2pm - 7pm. This year’s Purdue Life Sciences & Pharma Career Fair will highlight opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students seeking internships, co-ops, and full-time roles with employers related to the industry. Student attendees will feature students focused on developing a career path in Pharma and Life Sciences including students participating in the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Certificate program, various student clubs and project groups related to the industry, and students studying a variety of topics within Purdue’s College of Engineering, College of Pharmacy, College of Science, College of Health and Human Services, and Polytechnic Institute.
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Inaugural SEMIEXPO Heartland Event Underscores Midwestern U.S. as a Global Hub for Smart Manufacturing and Smart Mobility
April 8, 2025
The inaugural SEMIEXPO Heartland event welcomed leaders in smart mobility and smart manufacturing to the Indiana Convention Center to explore opportunities for collaboration across both disciplines. With 70 booths comprised of 50 exhibiting companies and more than 1,100 registered attendees between April 1-2, the event served as a testament to the growth of the Midwestern U.S. as a key region in the global semiconductor ecosystem.
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Purdue's leadership and strengths in semiconductors are highlighted at major event
April 1, 2025
Purdue University continues to lead in the field of semiconductors by partnering with industry leaders to discuss strategies for improving workforce development and accelerating the pace of innovation during the inaugural SEMIEXPO Heartland conference today and Wednesday (April 1-2). Purdue President Mung Chiang joined government and industry representatives as one of the keynote speakers opening the two-day event. SEMIEXPO Heartland is being held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
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Blazing New Trails to the Endless Frontiers: Transformation of America's University Research
April 1, 2025
Chiang delivered an address at SEMIEXPO titled “Blazing New Trails to the Endless Frontiers: Transformation of America’s University Research,” which articulated a new architecture and culture of private capital for university research and concluded with “Paraphrasing Vannevar Bush in 1945: The frontiers are still endless, we might just have to blaze some new trails to continue the worthy pursuit.”
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Smart Manufacturing and Smart Mobility Fueling Innovation in the Midwest
March 18, 2025
The semiconductor industry is at a pivotal moment, with smart manufacturing, smart mobility and workforce development as key drivers in the industry’s path to reach $1 trillion in revenue by 2030. Bringing together key stakeholders from the semiconductor ecosystem, SEMIEXPO Heartland will take place on April 1-2, 2025, in Indianapolis and explore the latest advancements and opportunities to foster growth, accelerate innovation and reinforce the Midwest as a thriving hub for semiconductor manufacturing. SEMI sat down with Purdue University President Mung Chiang who shared his insights on growing semiconductor industry in the Midwest, how Purdue is making an impact, and a sneak peek into his upcoming keynote presentation at SEMIEXPO Heartland.
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