Category: News

Please join us in welcoming Istiaq Shiam, to the FSI team! We are excited to have Istiaq onboard as an Engineer II. Istiaq brings a strong background in semiconductor fabrication, equipment maintenance, and process optimization. He holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Texas State University, where he specialized in semiconductor material processing and characterization.

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.

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.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Roseanne Perez to the Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI) as a Workforce Development Program Specialist.

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.

We are excited to welcome Erica Alvarez as our new Administrative Assistant to the FSI team.

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.

The University of Florida will lead one of seven regional hubs of a new, $285 million nationwide institute dedicated to advancing America’s semiconductor industry through next-generation simulations known as digital twins.

Today, the Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI) released a strategic semiconductor workforce report, titled ”Analysis of Pre-Baccalaureate Workforce for Florida’s Semiconductor Industry.” This report analyzed and quantified emergent semiconductor-related job demand through 2030 and identified clear strengths in Florida’s workforce training pipelines. This report is one element of a comprehensive effort to support the semiconductor industry in the state. Florida currently ranks fifth nationally for the number of semiconductor manufacturing employees, third nationally for number of semiconductor establishments, and is well positioned for sustainable growth.