Endorsements
Semiconductors
"Differentiated technologies to drive AI performance and address a growing diversity of AI applications will characterize the next wave of electronics. There is an absolutely critical need for creative engineers with a broad understanding of microelectronics from materials and processes, to devices and circuits, advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration, system in package design, test, and qualification. SEMI has been delighted to partner with Purdue for nearly four years now to help define and launch the kind of comprehensive and innovative talent development program that the semiconductor industry critically needs."
Ajit Manocha
"West Lafayette, Indiana, home of Purdue University, welcomes SK hynix, MediaTek, and imec to our community. We're delighted that these three global leaders have selected West Lafayette as their newest sites. West Lafayette is a rapidly growing community with a business-friendly environment built on our partnership with Purdue, a skilled, highly educated workforce, exceptional schools, and a high quality of life that helps attract and retain employees. We look forward to working with our partners to grow Indiana's semiconductor ecosystem"
Erin Easter
"MediaTek opened its first design office in the U.S. Midwest in 2022, and our partnerships with Purdue on research and talent development are important as this new operation grows. As the first leading-edge design company in Indiana, we look forward to working with Purdue University to develop a growing semiconductor ecosystem in the U.S. heartland."
Joe Chen
In partnership with the semiconductor industry, our nation's universities play a critical role in strengthening U.S. leadership in chip technology. SIA applauds Purdue's exciting and innovative work to advance this effort and looks forward to continuing to work together to promote semiconductor design, manufacturing, research, and talent development in the Midwest and across our country."
John Neuffer
"We are excited to build a state-of-the-art advanced packaging facility in Indiana. We believe this project will lay the foundation for a new Silicon Heartland semiconductor ecosystem. This facility will create local, high-paying jobs and produce AI memory chips with unmatched capabilities, so that America can onshore more of its critical chip supply chain. We are grateful for the support of the state of Indiana, Purdue University and the broader community involved. We look forward to expanding our partnership in the long run."
Kwak Noh-jung
"In 2023, imec USA selected Purdue University as one of its few sites for U.S. operations, and we have been truly delighted with how quickly and strongly our partnership has developed. The collaboration between our teams has not only met but often exceeded our expectations, delivering impressive results. We look forward to an even deeper relationship and an expanding presence in West Lafayette to support the growing semiconductor ecosystem in Indiana and across the U.S."
Luc Van den hove
"Greater Lafayette is proud to be the place where the next chapter of the global semiconductor story is being written. Anchored by Purdue University and Ivy Tech, and strengthened by a community known for collaboration, affordability, and quality of life, we offer more than talent - we offer staying power. The arrival of SK hynix, MediaTek, and imec signals not only today's opportunities but also a future where students, businesses, and residents alike thrive in a resilient, globally connected economy."
Mike Berger
"The TSMC-Purdue partnership began in 2021 when TSMC became the founding industry partner in CSME - a multiuniversity Center for Secure Microelectronics Ecosystem that addresses security from the foundry to packaged systems. As our U.S. manufacturing operations grew so did our engagement in Purdue's talent development programs, especially the experiential programs, STARS and VIP. Purdue is now a major supplier of talent to TSMC Arizona, and we expect our talent development partnership to grow in support of our growing manufacturing presence in the U.S."
Rose Castanares
"Developing the next generation of semiconductor talent is a national imperative - one that demands deep collaboration between industry and academia. At GlobalFoundries, we're proud to partner with leading institutions like Purdue to meet this challenge head-on. Together, we've built a strong foundation for workforce development, and now we're expanding into joint research that will drive the next wave of innovation. Semiconductors power our daily lives, and as the industry continues to grow exponentially, this new generation of engineers will be key to ushering in the innovations of tomorrow."
Thomas Caulfield
