Upcoming Events

Exhibit at STEM on the Lawn, Presented by UF FSI

Join us as an exhibitor at STEM on the Lawn, presented by UF FSI, where innovation meets inspiration! This dynamic, outdoor showcase brings together students, educators, industry leaders, and the broader community to celebrate hands-on STEM learning and emerging technologies. As an exhibitor, your organization will have a unique opportunity to engage with the next generation […]

STEM on the Lawn, Presented by UF FSI

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.

Explore the 3DEXPERIENCE with Dassault Systèmes

Join us for a two-day event with French software leader Dassault Systèmes, hosted by the UF Florida Semiconductor Institute, to explore how the 3DEXPERIENCE platform is transforming engineering education and research.

Chip in Florida Webinar for K-12 Educators

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!

Taste of Tech Seminar: Vacuum Technology | FSI Lab Link

Join us on May 9th for our next Taste of Tech Seminar! We’re excited to welcome Glenn Vaudreuil, President of ANCORP and Dr. Navid Asadi, Deputy Director of R&D, Florida Semiconductor Institute as our featured speakers.

Chip in Florida: K-12 Semiconductor Education Challenge

Bringing Semiconductor Education to Florida Classrooms! Chip in Florida: K-12 Semiconductor Education Challenge The Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI) invites teachers and students across the state to participate in an exciting statewide STEM challenge! This is a valuable opportunity to incorporate semiconductor-focused modules into STEM programs across the state, with the added incentive of competing for recognition and prizes.

Semiconductor Summit celebrates Florida’s momentum in chip manufacturing, addresses workforce gaps

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.

Taste of Tech Seminar: The Final Frontiers

Our next Taste of Tech Seminar is happening this Friday in Larsen Hall Room 234 from 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM! Hear from TJ Villamil, president of business development at eMerge Americas, as he presents The Final Frontiers: Florida’s Strengths in Deep/Edge Tech and Mark Law, distinguished professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Florida, as he presents on Technology Computer-Aided Design (TCAD): Past, Present, Future.

Join us for an IGNITE Mastering Advanced Manufacturing Workshop

Attention Florida High School Teachers! Join us for an engaging 2-day workshop where you’ll discover the IGNITE program and explore how to master advanced manufacturing techniques. Learn the framework for integrating these cutting-edge skills into your high school’s advanced manufacturing curriculum, and empower your students for future success in the industry.

Taste of Tech Seminar Series: The Role of NIST | Flipping The Script

Our next Taste of Tech Seminar is happening this Friday in Malachowsky Hall Room 7200 from 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM! Hear from Mike Aller, vice president of strategic program development at FloridaMakes, as he presents The Role of NIST in the National Semiconductor Ecosystem, FloridaMakes, FLATE, and Internship Programs at Florida Semiconductor-Related Companies and Roozbeh Tabrizian, associate professor and the NELMS Rising Star Endowed professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida, as he presents Flipping the Script: Using Electronics to Engineer Mechanics for Ultra-Stable Clocks.

Ribbon-Cutting Event Unveiling FSI’s NeoCity Offices

We’re excited to invite you to celebrate the opening of our new offices at NeoCity in Osceola County!

UF Semiconductor Career Readiness Organization Hosts Annual SCROcase Event

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.

Community STEM Day at NeoCity

This community event at NeoCity provides the opportunity to explore interactive demos and hands-on activities in STEM with local businesses, organizations, and educational institutions! Students will learn more about semiconductors, digital twins, robotics, manufacturing, and more!

Florida Semiconductor Summit

You’re invited to the 2025 Florida Semiconductor Summit! On February 25-27, 2025, the Florida Semiconductor Institute is hosting the second annual Florida Semiconductor Summit at the L3Harris High Technology Center. This year’s summit theme is “Looking Skyward: Semiconductors in Aerospace and Defense.” 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.

Taste of Tech Seminar: Building America’s first foundry for displays and hybrid electronics | Chemically Modular Hydrogel Absorbents for Capturing Aqueous PFAS

Our next Taste of Tech Seminar is happening this Friday, in Larsen Hall Room 234 from 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM! Hear from Dr. Max Lemaitre as he presents on Building America’s First Foundry for Displays and Hybrid Electronics and Dr. Mark M. Tehranipoor as he presents An Overview of the UF Micro Electronic Security Training Center, also known as MEST.

Taste of Tech Seminar: IC2’s Case for Steady, Sustainable Growth in the Tech Sector | Digital Twins – Revolutionizing Semiconductor Industry and Innovation

Our next Taste of Tech Seminar is happening this Friday, in Larsen Hall Room 234 from 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM! Hear from Dr. David Mills as he presents IC2’s Case for Steady, Sustainable Growth in the Tech Sector, and from Dr. Volker Sorger as he presents Digital Twins – Revolutionizing Semiconductor Industry and Innovation.

Taste of Tech Seminar: Plasma Etching as an Enabling Technology for Advanced Packaging | The Path Forward: Workforce Development in the Semiconductor Industry

November 1, 2025
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM (EST)

Bridging Innovation: Research & Workforce Development Forum

We are excited to invite you to the Bridging Innovation: Research & Workforce Development Forum on Tuesday, November 5, at NeoCity, hosted by the NSF Central Florida Semiconductor Innovation Engine (CFSIE). This one-day event will feature two dynamic sessions designed to foster collaboration and innovation in the semiconductor industry.

K-20 Semiconductor Professional Development Day

Join us for an engaging one-day event designed to empower educators, administrators, and guidance counselors with the tools and knowledge to integrate semiconductors and STEM career opportunities into the classroom. Through interactive sessions, hands-on activities, and expert-led discussions, you’ll explore how the semiconductor industry is shaping the future and how your students can benefit from this exciting field.

Join us for a Special Session on CHIPS Metrology Projects Related to Microelectronics Advanced Packaging, Inspection, and Reliability

The CHIPS Metrology Program, one of the CHIPS for America Research and Development programs, is excited to bring a special half-day workshop to the IEEE PAINE 2024 conference on the afternoon of November 13.

Florida Semiconductor Institute Hosts its First Industry Mixer

Last week, we hosted the first Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI) Industry Mixer in Malachowsky Hall. The event provided students with the opportunity to network with semiconductor industry professionals and we were thrilled to welcome over 27 industry representatives and over 130 students.

Cancelled due to Hurricane Milton: Taste of Tech Seminar: Technology Computer Aided Design (TCAD) Past, Present, Future | Building America’s First Foundry for Displays and Hybrid Electronics

Cancelled due to Hurricane Milton

Taste of Tech Seminar: Digital Twins with AI, GPU Computing, and Omniverse | Advances in Wide- and Ultrawide-Bandgap Materials

September 20, 2024
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM (EST)

Taste of Tech: Superconducting Devices & RFICs | SCRO

August 30, 2024
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM (EST)

Join us for the Florida Semiconductor Institute Industry Mixer

This community event at NeoCity provides the opportunity to explore interactive demos and hands-on activities in STEM with local businesses, organizations, and educational institutions! Students will learn more about semiconductors, digital twins, robotics, manufacturing, and more!

Taste of Tech: Digital Twin Models for RF & Collaborating at the Edge

August 9, 2024
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM (EST)

Taste of Tech Seminar: Space Electronics & the Strategic Role of High Mix, Low Volume MEMS Foundries

July 19, 2024
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM (EST) Join us as we explore the University of Central Florida’s significant contributions to space science and technology. Dr. Reza Abdolvand, presentations will highlight our current activities in space related science and technologies, while outlining strategic vision for future advancements. Discover how UCF is poised to lead in addressing the challenges of the final frontier and shaping the future of space exploration and technology.

Taste of Tech Seminar: Extreme Sensing & an Overview of the Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI) Vision

May 24, 2024
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM (EST)

FSI Hosts Successful Statewide Semiconductor Initiative

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.