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"My Purdue University degree laid the foundation for what continues to be a rewarding career. At RTX, we believe Purdue's Semiconductor Degrees Program will provide students interested in joining the microelectronics workforce with the valuable skills and experiences they'll need to achieve their own career goals, while helping strengthen the U.S. economy and national security. Semiconductors are a critical component that enables ground-breaking technology across the aerospace and defense industries. After completion, I can envision program graduates joining the thousand-plus Purdue alums who are already helping RTX create a safer, more connected world."
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Purdue, Dominican Republic chart ambitious path for strategic collaboration with campus visit of President Luis Abinader
March 10, 2025
Purdue University President Mung Chiang welcomed His Excellency President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic and an official delegation to Purdue’s West Lafayette location on Thursday and Friday (March 6-7), reinforcing a dynamic and rapidly expanding collaboration between Purdue and the Dominican Republic, a strategic ally and neighbor to the U.S.
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imec-Purdue University Workshop on Advanced Semiconductor Technologies and System Scaling
March 10, 2025
Semiconductor technologies are becoming increasingly ubiquitous and pivotal for improving the efficiency, resilience, and capabilities of most industries - including the more traditional ones. From production approaches to products, the demands and challenges for semiconductor technology are increasing rapidly. To fulfill future computing needs, semiconductor technologies must take leaps forward. Performance and energy efficiency need to drastically improve, even though traditional 'linear' scaling is becoming ever more difficult. Meanwhile, concerns around the environmental impact of chip manufacturing need to be addressed. Two of the most renowned institutions in semiconductor research, Purdue University and imec, are aiming to make significant contributions toward solving these challenges. They are combining their complementary strengths, building on recent breakthroughs, and connecting to the local semiconductor ecosystem to maximize impact. Join this workshop to gain insights into the collaboration between imec and Purdue University, and the crucial role of semiconductor research in addressing the most pressing challenges in the semiconductor industry.
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SEMIEXPO Heartland
February 4, 2025
Join us for a groundbreaking Midwest conference and tradeshow on April 1-2, 2025, focused on Smart Manufacturing and Smart Mobility with an emphasis on the semiconductor industry! Automotive electronics and smart manufacturing are two of the key end markets on the path to $1T in semiconductor revenue. A significant amount of both markets is concentrated in the Midwestern United States. SEMIEXPO Heartland will bring these two key markets together and provide an opportunity for collaboration and growth.
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Semiconductors@Purdue faculty look to 2025 and beyond
February 4, 2025
Purdue University semiconductor faculty leaders recently conducted a mini retreat with President Mung Chiang and Arvind Raman, the John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of Engineering, to discuss immediate next steps and long-term plans for Semiconductors@Purdue. Based on the foundation laid with the signing of the CHIPS and Science Act in 2022, Purdue is forging pathways to the future with successful new partnerships and initiatives that will support a growing semiconductor ecosystem at Purdue and across Indiana.
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GlobalFoundries CEO delivers Presidential Lecture, bolstering partnership with Purdue
January 27, 2025
Purdue University continues to engage in a groundbreaking research and workforce development partnership with GlobalFoundries (GF), a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors. Most recently, the company’s leadership traveled to West Lafayette on Wednesday (Jan. 15) to tour campus facilities and participate in two vital forums: the first installment of this year’s Presidential Lecture Series, featuring President and CEO Dr. Thomas Caulfield, and the inaugural Semiconductors@Purdue lecture by Corporate Fellow Ted Letavic.
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GlobalFoundries Innovation Roadmap for Differentiated Essential Semiconductors
January 9, 2025
Join us on Wednesday, January 15th from 9:00-10:00 am at MSEE 190, Rice Design Studio to hear the Inaugural Semiconductors@Purdue Distinguished Lecture featuring Ted Letavic. Ted is a Corporate Fellow and Senior Vice President of Technology Innovation at GlobalFoundries. He is a group leader with technical roadmap responsibility for solution architecture and semiconductor innovation in market segments that include compute and datacenter, wired and wireless infrastructure, mobility, industrial/ IoT/ATV, and high speed communications.
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