Category: Events

With a string of rocket launches nearly 60 miles to the north, hundreds of industry leaders, scientists and educators gathered on Florida’s Space Coast last week to assess the state’s foothold in semiconductor production. Hosted by the Florida Semiconductor Institute and tech giant/defense contractor L3Harris, the 2025 Florida Semiconductor Summit analyzed a boundless industry that is struggling to keep up with demand and talent.

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.

We’re excited to invite you to celebrate the opening of our new offices at NeoCity in Osceola County!

Last week, the student-led UF Semiconductor Career Readiness Organization (SCRO) hosted its annual SCROcase event at Malachowsky Hall. The event offered students an exclusive opportunity to dive into the semiconductor industry through a series of engaging presentations and a networking session with leading industry professionals.

This community event at NeoCity provides the opportunity to explore interactive demos and hands-on activities in STEM with local businesses, organizations, and educational institutions! Students will learn more about semiconductors, digital twins, robotics, manufacturing, and more!

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.

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.

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. David Mills as he presents IC2’s Case for Steady, Sustainable Growth in the Tech Sector, and from Dr. Volker Sorger as he presents Digital Twins – Revolutionizing Semiconductor Industry and Innovation.