Author: Naomi Villa

A team of engineers has developed a new kind of computer chip that uses light instead of electricity to perform one of the most power-intensive parts of artificial intelligence — image recognition and similar pattern-finding tasks. 

On Wednesday, August 6th, Dr. Uma Jha, the Senior Director of Silicon Aggregation at Natcast visited the Florida Semiconductor Institute to present on the System of Support for the US Semiconductor Industry. This Lunch & Learn event allowed students, researchers, and industry professionals to participate in person at Malachowksy Hall or over Zoom.

UF NanoDay 2025 will be celebrated at the Nanoscale Research Facility on Wednesday, October 8, & Thursday, Oct 9th (10^-9). As you may know, National Nanotechnology Day (NanoDay) is an annual event across the nation that
celebrates nanoscale science, engineering, and technology. The day long event recognizes researchers advancing each of these fields, applauds innovators translating nanoscale research into valuable products/services, and increases awareness of the potential for nanoscale research to positively impact lives.

The University of Florida today announced a major step forward for its planned campus in downtown Jacksonville, following a unanimous vote by the Jacksonville City Council to approve both the transfer of more than 20 acres of land in LaVilla to UF and an additional $50 million in funding to support campus construction.

The Sunshine Circuit is a new, innovative AI-generated podcast series focusing on providing you with the most recent updates and events within the industry and here at the Florida Semiconductor Institute. Instead of reading about our FSI updates, events, and industry advancements, the Sunshine Circuit allows you to listen to these updates.

Florida has quickly emerged as a national leader in semiconductor workforce development. Fueled by over $1 billion in local, state and federal investment, the state is building a comprehensive semiconductor supply chain with a clear focus on bolstering the talent pipeline – from elementary education to Ph.D. programs – to create pathways for more than 10,000 high-wage jobs.

The Student Poster Session at the 2025 Florida Semiconductor Summit highlights cutting-edge research from students across various universities. This session provides a platform for students to showcase their work, engage with industry professionals, and contribute to the growing semiconductor ecosystem.

We’re excited to welcome Emily Hopkins to the team as our new Marketing Assistant! Emily is a sophomore at the University of Florida, currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marketing with a minor in Event Management. With a strong background in various forms of marketing, including social media campaigns, creating print and digital materials, and […]

Exhibitor registration has now closed. Please only fill out the form below if you are interested in sponsoring. Join us as an exhibitor at STEM on the Lawn, presented by UF FSI, where innovation meets inspiration! This dynamic, outdoor showcase brings together students, educators, industry leaders, and the broader community to celebrate hands-on STEM learning and […]

Explore, Create, Innovate: FSI Community STEM Day is a free, family-friendly event designed to spark curiosity and excitement around science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Hosted by the Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI) at the University of Florida, this interactive event brings together students, families, educators, and community members to experience hands-on STEM activities, live demonstrations, and immersive learning experiences.