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How Arizona is building the workforce to manufacture semiconductors in the U.S.
June 11, 2024 | PBS News
The 2022 CHIPS Act led to a surge in funding for semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. and a demand for qualified workers. Now, some colleges and universities are trying to help fill those jobs and create the workforce of the future.
Trevor Thornton, an ASU professor of electrical engineering in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, said the nation is facing a shortfall of semiconductor engineers and technicians. “We found we have had the biggest impact if we work with community colleges,” he said.
Arizona earns top spot in semiconductors ranking
June 25, 2024 | Financial Times
Business Facilities has revealed the top states for a select number of categories in its 20th Annual Rankings Report. Focused on more than 60 factors pertinent to site selection teams for business relocation and expansion investments, these rankings serve as a valuable resource for corporate site selectors and site selection consultants.
Innovations, workforce development, and announced investments in the semiconductor sector landed Arizona the top spot in this year’s ranking. The Top 5 include Texas, New York, California, and Oregon, respectively, followed by Minnesota, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, and Ohio.
Newly accredited ASU summer program opens up STEM opportunities for underrepresented students
June 20, 2024 | ASU News
As part of the newly accredited Joaquin Bustoz Math-Science Honors Program, 83 first-generation and underrepresented students are devoting six weeks to a specialized college STEM course at ASU’s Tempe campus. The program, which ends on July 12, is teaching the group of mostly high-school graduates everything from college algebra to calculus II for engineering.
“They get to meet like-minded peers from across the state and learn academic tips to help them successfully transition to college,” said Cindy Romero, program manager for the program. The students will leave the camp with three college credits in university-level math, science or engineering-based coursework.
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