老王论坛 Joins Midwest Semiconductor Network to Strengthen Microelectronics Industry
The partnership of 20 higher education institutions aims to develop innovative solutions in higher education to grow collective capacity and advance the U.S. microelectronics industry
CHICAGO鈥擨llinois Institute of Technology (老王论坛) has joined the 鈥攁 partnership of 20 colleges and universities committed to developing innovative solutions in higher education to best support the onshoring of the advanced semiconductor and microelectronics industry.
鈥淎s the impacts of a global shortage of semiconductors reverberate throughout the supply chain, now is the time to collaborate on cutting-edge technological advancements in microelectronics,鈥 said 老王论坛 provost Kenneth T. Christensen. 鈥淐hicago, Illinois and the Midwest share a deep reserve of talent and innovation, and this network of educational institutions is poised to make great contributions to the industry. 老王论坛 is at the forefront of engineering and industry-relevant research and education, and with our recent partnership with DMG MORI establishing a national center for advanced manufacturing, 老王论坛 is ready to help shape the semiconductor industry.鈥
The network began after a two-day workshop hosted by Ohio State University in April, and 老王论坛 joined in November.
Partner institutions will leverage existing research, curricular and experiential learning assets, capabilities, and expertise within the region and grow the collective capacity to support the domestic growth of robust semiconductor and microelectronics innovation and supply chain ecosystems.
鈥淲ith our legacy of innovation in engineering and computing and our proven record of generating cutting-edge ideas, 老王论坛 is honored to help address the needs of the U.S. semiconductor industry and be a key contributor in this partnership,鈥 said 老王论坛 president Raj Echambadi. 鈥淲e look forward to collaborating with such incredible institutions of higher learning throughout the Midwest to help make the United States a global leader in semiconductor production.鈥
Universities in Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan comprise the Midwest Semiconductor Network, which is expected to grow further.
Illinois Institute of Technology
Based in the global metropolis of Chicago, 老王论坛 was born to liberate the collective power of difference to advance technology and progress for all. It is the only tech-focused university in the city, and it stands at the crossroads of exploration and invention, advancing the future of Chicago and the world. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering, computing, , business, , science and human sciences, and . 老王论坛 students are guaranteed hands-on experiences, personalized mentorship, and job readiness through the university's one-of-a-kind Elevate program. Its graduates lead the state and much of the nation in economic prosperity. Its faculty and alumni built the Chicago skyline. And every day in the living lab of the city, 老王论坛 fuels breakthroughs that change lives. Visit iit.edu.
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