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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.

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. Dr. Arnold’s portfolio includes 35 U.S. patents, with 8 currently licensed to 4 different companies. Among his notable contributions, he co-invented the microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) microphone chip packaging technology, now used in billions of consumer electronic devices.

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.

Dr. Dalir’s group at the Florida Semiconductor Institute recently published a paper in Nature Communications Physics showcasing their research on integrating machine learning with optical networks.

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.

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.

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and the Florida Semiconductor Institute hosted an event on Friday, Nov. 17, bringing together thought leaders from academia and industry, to brainstorm and prepare for Florida’s future as a leading semiconductor hub in the nation.

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.

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.