Florida Students Explore the Future of Tech in the “Chip in Florida” K–12 Semiconductor Challenge

August 20, 2025

Hundreds of classrooms participate statewide as students build, code, and imagine the future with semiconductors.

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NanoDay 2025

August 15, 2025

UF 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.

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Volunteer at STEM on the Lawn, Presented by UF FSI

July 30, 2025

Join us in bringing STEM to life for hundreds of K-12 students and their families! STEM on the Lawn is a free, family-friendly community event featuring hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities hosted by companies, UF departments, and educators. Volunteers play a key role in creating a fun, safe, and inspiring experience for all […]

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Highlights from the Chip in Florida: K-12 Semiconductor Education Challenge

May 30, 2025

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.

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STEM on the Lawn, Presented by UF FSI

May 22, 2025

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.

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Chip in Florida Webinar for K-12 Educators

May 5, 2025

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!

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A group of four children and one teenager sit around a table, working with laptops, electronics, and a robotic car, appearing engaged in a STEM or robotics project in a bright classroom.

Chip in Florida: K-12 Semiconductor Education Challenge

March 21, 2025

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.

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