Tag: Florida Semiconductor Institute

FAMU Students Gain Hands-On Semiconductor Training at UF’s Nanoscale Research Facility
September 10, 2025Last month, a group of seven Florida A&M University (FAMU) students, four from the Electronic Engineering Technology (EET) program and three from Electrical Engineering (EE), attended a transformative two-day Semiconductor Workshop at the University of Florida’s Nanoscale Research Facility (NRF). Led by Dr. Jack Judy, Professor and Director of the Nanoscience Institute for Medical and Engineering Technologies (NIMET).
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Semiconductor Education Day for K-20 Educators
September 9, 2025Ready to power up your semiconductor knowledge? Join us for a one-day event that will help you discover how to bring semiconductor education to life. This engaging one-day event is designed for K–20 educators, administrators, and guidance counselors eager to integrate semiconductors and STEM career exploration into their curriculum.
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Lunch & Learn Event with NSTC/Natcast
August 27, 2025On Wednesday, August 6th, Dr. Uma Jha, the Senior Director of Silicon Aggregation at Natcast visited the Florida Semiconductor Institute to present on the System of Support for the US Semiconductor Industry. This Lunch & Learn event allowed students, researchers, and industry professionals to participate in person at Malachowksy Hall or over Zoom.
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Florida Students Explore the Future of Tech in the “Chip in Florida” K–12 Semiconductor Challenge
August 20, 2025Hundreds of classrooms participate statewide as students build, code, and imagine the future with semiconductors.
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NanoDay 2025
August 15, 2025UF NanoDay 2025 will be celebrated at the Nanoscale Research Facility on Wednesday, October 8, & Thursday, Oct 9th (10^-9). As you may know, National Nanotechnology Day (NanoDay) is an annual event across the nation that
celebrates nanoscale science, engineering, and technology. The day long event recognizes researchers advancing each of these fields, applauds innovators translating nanoscale research into valuable products/services, and increases awareness of the potential for nanoscale research to positively impact lives.

FSI Joins the NSTC as a Member
July 14, 2025The Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI) has joined the U.S. National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), as a Core member. Operated by Natcast and supported by the CHIPS for America initiative, the NSTC serves as a center for research, engineering, and workforce development across the nation.
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IEEE TryEngineering Educator Session Recap
June 30, 2025Hosted at NeoCity, FL, with the support of the Florida Semiconductor Institute, IEEE’s TryEngineering Educator Session focused on providing Florida Educators with a hands-on, interactive glimpse into semiconductor manufacturing and technology to help teachers connect classroom learning to meaningful careers.
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University of Florida secures land and capital support for campus in Jacksonville
June 26, 2025The University of Florida today announced a major step forward for its planned campus in downtown Jacksonville, following a unanimous vote by the Jacksonville City Council to approve both the transfer of more than 20 acres of land in LaVilla to UF and an additional $50 million in funding to support campus construction.
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The Sunshine Circuit, FSI’s AI-Generated Podcast
June 6, 2025The 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.
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Highlights from the Chip in Florida: K-12 Semiconductor Education Challenge
May 30, 2025The 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.
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