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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.

You’re invited to the 2026 Florida Semiconductor Summit! From February 23rd – 25th, 2026, the Florida Semiconductor Institute is hosting the fourth annual Florida Semiconductor Summit at the Rosen Shingle Creek. This year’s summit theme is “Semiconductor Manufacturing in Florida: Power. Progress. Possibilities.” 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 in the state of Florida.

Hundreds of classrooms participate statewide as students build, code, and imagine the future with semiconductors.

Join us on August 25th for the kick-off of our Fall Taste of Tech Seminars! We’re excited to welcome Dr. Tina Kaarsberg, Program Manager at the U.S. Department of Engergy, and Dr. Philip Feng, Dr. Philip Feng, Rhines Endowed Professor for Quantum Engineering & Associate Chair for Research, in the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department at the University of Florida as our featured speakers.

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 Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI) is proud to announce the new Global Strategy Council (GSC), a distinguished advisory body that will provide external guidance to shape FSI’s strategy and efforts with the evolving needs of the U.S. and global semiconductor ecosystem.

The Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI) has joined the U.S. National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), as a Core member. Operated by Natcast and supported by the CHIPS for America initiative, the NSTC serves as a center for research, engineering, and workforce development across the nation.

Hosted at NeoCity, FL, with the support of the Florida Semiconductor Institute, IEEE’s TryEngineering Educator Session focused on providing Florida Educators with a hands-on, interactive glimpse into semiconductor manufacturing and technology to help teachers connect classroom learning to meaningful careers.

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.