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The Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI) and Amatrol have teamed up to revolutionize semiconductor education in Florida. The partnership was formalized with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant milestone.

Join us for two exciting presentations: Dr. Reza Abdolvand will highlight UCF’s contributions to space science and future advancements in space exploration. Jessica Gomez, founder and CEO of Rogue Valley Microdevices, will discuss innovations in MEMS foundry technologies and their revolutionary impact on various industries.

In an exciting new partnership, Midas Immersion Cooling (Midas), a leading innovator in immersion cooling solutions, has teamed up with the University of Florida’s Semiconductor Institute (FSI) to push the boundaries of semiconductor and immersion cooling technology. This collaboration is set to transform the landscape of semiconductor cooling through cutting-edge research and development. Midas has […]

On July 1, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Rogue Valley Microdevices (RVM) have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $6.7 million in proposed direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act.

On June 18, 2024, in Raleigh, NC, FSI Director David Arnold was inducted into the National Academy of Inventors.

A team of ten UF researchers, led by Dr. Yong Kyu Yoon, is supporting 1 of only 10 NSF Engines: “Central Florida Semiconductor Innovation Engine.”

Join us for the FSI “Taste of Tech” Seminar at the Nanoscale Research Facility (NRF), Room 115. Friday May 24, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

Unlock Frontiers: Explore with UF Professor Mark Sheplak, collaborators, Dr. Roozbeh Tabrizian and Dr. Philip Feng, technology development towards monolithically-integrated dynamic pressure sensors for operation in high temperature environments up to 800 C as part of a 6.6M$ DARPA project in collaboration with NASA Glenn Research Center and EngeniusMicro.

Visionary Insights: Hear from Dr. David Arnold, Acting Director of FSI, as he unveils our bold vision for the Florida Semiconductor Institute, where collaboration sparks transformative breakthroughs.

A team of researchers, led by Dr. Mark Sheplak, Dr. Roozbeh Tabrizian, and Dr. Philip Feng aim to overcome the challenge of existing sensors faltering under extreme temperatures.

Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed an $80 million investment for the University of Florida’s Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI) in the upcoming 2024 legislative session.

The Statewide Semiconductor Initiative on Friday, November 17, hosted by the Florida Semiconductor Institute at the University of Florida, proved to be a resounding success.

The University of Florida’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering has launched the Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI). FSI will be a central hub, both on campus and across the state, dedicated to leading advancements in semiconductor technology for the 21st century.

In a press release distributed on Oct. 11, the Florida Department of Commerce touted the creation of the Florida Semiconductor Institute.

FSI was the subject of an excellent feature in the Epoch Times. The article provides a great deal of context in terms of supply chain challenges, political considerations, and more. Read the full story here.

On Sept. 19, Governor DeSantis announced $50 million for a cutting-edge workforce development initiative which will be dedicated to supporting Florida’s semiconductor industry.