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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.

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.