Taste of Tech Seminar: The Role of NIST | Flipping The Script
Talk 1: The Role of NIST in the National Semiconductor Ecosystem, FloridaMakes, FLATE, and Internship Programs at Florida Semiconductor-Related Companies
Presentation Overview:
This session will explore how NIST MEP supports CHIPS for America initiatives and provides key insights into the role of FloridaMakes, the Florida Advanced Technological Education Center (FLATE), and their national networks. Attendees will also learn about a grant-funded semiconductor-focused internship program designed to support workforce development in collaboration with FloridaMakes, FLATE, FSI, and the NSF-funded Central Florida Semiconductor Innovation Engine.
Meet Mike Aller
About the Speaker
Mike Aller leads strategic engagement initiatives across various manufacturing industries in Florida, including aviation & aerospace, defense, medical devices, and microelectronics. His work focuses on strengthening domestic supply chains, increasing resilience, and identifying growth opportunities. Additionally, he oversees FloridaMakes’ education, technology, and workforce development programs. FloridaMakes is a non-profit network dedicated to advancing Florida’s manufacturing industry and serves as the state affiliate of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).
Agenda
Lunch: 11:45 – 12:00 Talk 1: 12:00 – 12:20 Talk 2: 12:20 – 12:40 Networking: 12:40 – 1:00
Talk 2: Flipping the Script: Using Electronics to Engineer Mechanics for Ultra-Stable Clocks
Presentation Overview:
Traditionally, semiconductor mechanics has been used to enhance transistor performance. In this talk, Dr. Tabrizian presents a novel approach—using the electronic properties of semiconductors to engineer their mechanical behavior. This breakthrough enables the development of ultra-stable, chip-scale micromechanical clocks that could rival atomic standards, opening new possibilities for precision timekeeping and broad technological applications.
Roozbeh Tabrizian
Associate Professor and the NELMS Rising Star Endowed Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Florida
Meet Roozbeh Tabrizian
About the Speaker
Dr. Roozbeh Tabrizian is a leading researcher in semiconductor micro- and nano-electro-mechanical systems (N/MEMS). His expertise spans advanced frequency control, physical sensing, nonlinear mechanics, and novel ferroic materials. Over his career, he has received numerous accolades, including the DARPA Director’s Fellowship Award (2021), DARPA Young Faculty Award (2019), and NSF CAREER Award (2018). He has published over 100 journal and conference papers and holds 14 patents related to semiconductor mechanics.