Florida Semiconductor Institute Releases The Florida Playbook: A Blueprint for the Semiconductor Workforce of the Future

September 15, 2026

FSI’s new report turns Florida’s approach to semiconductor workforce development into a framework other states can adapt.

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FSI Advances Workforce Development at 2026 SACA Conference

August 12, 2026

The Florida Semiconductor Institute’s (FSI) deputy director for workforce development, professor Jack Judy, presented at the 2026 SACA Conference, highlighting progress on new industry-driven semiconductor certifications. The credentials aim to strengthen education and workforce pathways by aligning training with the skills semiconductor employers need most.

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Next Generation of Semiconductor Talent Presents Research at FSI Poster Session

August 4, 2026

The Florida Semiconductor Institute and SkyWater Technology hosted an Intern Poster Board Session, showcasing the research, projects, and accomplishments of interns while connecting students with industry and community members.

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Second Session Semiconductor STEM Camp Sparks Curiosity Through Hands-On Learning

July 30, 2026

The Florida Semiconductor Institute and Ecotek Lab hosted a three-day Semiconductor STEM Camp at NeoCity from June 9-11, providing middle and high school students with hands-on exposure to one of the nation’s fastest-growing industries.

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Parent Information Session Empowers Families to Support Future STEM Careers

July 30, 2026

At the University of Florida’s Nonoscale Research Facility, the Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI) hosted a group of eight students and one professor from the Electrical Engineering and Electronic Engineering Technology programs at Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Florida State University (FSU) for an immersive three-day semiconductor workshop, led by Dr. Jack Judy and Kenneth Fluker, Jr.

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2027 Chip in Florida: K-12 Semiconductor Education Challenge

July 23, 2026

The Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI) invites K–12 educators across Florida to participate in the 2027 Chip in Florida: K–12 Semiconductor Education Challenge – a statewide initiative designed to introduce students to semiconductor technology while inspiring curiosity, creativity, innovation, and career exploration.

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FAMU Students Gain Hands-On Semiconductor Training at UF’s Nanoscale Research Facility

July 13, 2026

At the University of Florida’s Nonoscale Research Facility, the Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI) hosted a group of eight students and one professor from the Electrical Engineering and Electronic Engineering Technology programs at Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Florida State University (FSU) for an immersive three-day semiconductor workshop, led by Dr. Jack Judy and Kenneth Fluker, Jr.

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Welcome Terry Back to Our Stakeholder Advisory Board

July 7, 2026

FSI Stakeholder Advisory Board Update – July 2026 We are thrilled to welcome Terry Back as the new Industry Representative on our Stakeholder Advisory Board. Terry brings more than 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. As a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, he […]

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