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Bringing Semiconductor Education to Florida Classrooms! Chip in Florida: K-12 Semiconductor Education Challenge The Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI) invites teachers and students across the state to participate in an exciting statewide STEM challenge! This is a valuable opportunity to incorporate semiconductor-focused modules into STEM programs across the state, with the added incentive of competing for recognition and prizes.

Our next Taste of Tech Seminar is happening this Friday in Larsen Hall Room 234 from 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM! Hear from TJ Villamil, president of business development at eMerge Americas, as he presents The Final Frontiers: Florida’s Strengths in Deep/Edge Tech and Mark Law, distinguished professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Florida, as he presents on Technology Computer-Aided Design (TCAD): Past, Present, Future.

Attention Florida High School Teachers! Join us for an engaging 2-day workshop where you’ll discover the IGNITE program and explore how to master advanced manufacturing techniques. Learn the framework for integrating these cutting-edge skills into your high school’s advanced manufacturing curriculum, and empower your students for future success in the industry.

Our next Taste of Tech Seminar is happening this Friday in Malachowsky Hall Room 7200 from 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM! Hear from Mike Aller, vice president of strategic program development at FloridaMakes, as he presents The Role of NIST in the National Semiconductor Ecosystem, FloridaMakes, FLATE, and Internship Programs at Florida Semiconductor-Related Companies and Roozbeh Tabrizian, associate professor and the NELMS Rising Star Endowed professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida, as he presents Flipping the Script: Using Electronics to Engineer Mechanics for Ultra-Stable Clocks.

Today, LocatorX, the trusted provider of secure IoT sensors and supply chain data visibility, announced the relocation of its headquarters to NeoCity, Central Florida’s premier technology and innovation district. This strategic move underscores the company’s commitment to fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth in a dynamic tech ecosystem.

You’re invited to the 2025 Florida Semiconductor Summit! On February 25-27, 2025, the Florida Semiconductor Institute is hosting the second annual Florida Semiconductor Summit at the L3Harris High Technology Center. This year’s summit theme is “Looking Skyward: Semiconductors in Aerospace and Defense.” This summit offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, explore cutting-edge advancements, and delve into the evolving role of semiconductors in aerospace and defense.

The University of Florida Board of Trustees’ Governance, Government Relations and Internal Affairs Committee approved a recommendation to select the area around the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center as the site of its new campus in Jacksonville, Chair Mori Hosseini announced today. The full Board will vote on Friday.

As the semiconductor industry rapidly evolves in Florida, continuous skill and knowledge enhancement is essential for the workforce. Fortunately, a new partnership between two Florida innovators will help create opportunities for individuals to secure high-wage jobs in the semiconductor industry in the state, ultimately transforming lives and strengthening communities.

Our next Taste of Tech Seminar is happening this Friday, in Larsen Hall Room 234 from 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM! Hear from Dr. Max Lemaitre as he presents on Building America’s First Foundry for Displays and Hybrid Electronics and Dr. Mark M. Tehranipoor as he presents An Overview of the UF Micro Electronic Security Training Center, also known as MEST.