Category: News

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 […]

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.

Calling all Florida educators and classrooms! Get ready for a high-energy, interactive virtual experience that will ignite curiosity and excitement about the world of semiconductors. Join us for the Chip in Florida Webinar for K-12 Educators, a dynamic virtual event packed with fun, learning, and discovery!

We are excited to announce that Sophia Watson, FSI assistant director of workforce development, has been named the 2025 FLATE Distinguished Manufacturing Partner Service Award Winner by the Florida Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence (FLATE) and the Florida Association for Industrial and Technical Educations (FAITE). Now in its 18th year, the FLATE Awards program […]

The Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI) is thrilled to announce the appointment of new members to our Stakeholder Advisory Board (SAB), a vital group guiding FSI’s mission to position Florida as a global leader in semiconductor innovation, workforce development, and economic growth. As we continue to leverage over $1 billion in federal, state, and private investments, […]

The Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI) has officially added the Novel Performance-Driven 3D Imaging System for Extremely Noisy Objects (NPIX) to the FSI Lab—ushering in a new era of precision imaging and inspection.