Celebrating 20 Years of the Birck Nanotechnology Center
"Greater Lafayette is proud to be the place where the next chapter of the global semiconductor story is being written. Anchored by Purdue University and Ivy Tech, and strengthened by a community known for collaboration, affordability, and quality of life, we offer more than talent - we offer staying power. The arrival of SK hynix, MediaTek, and imec signals not only today's opportunities but also a future where students, businesses, and residents alike thrive in a resilient, globally connected economy."
Mike Berger
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