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Nurturing the Next Generation of Engineering Talent with Purdue University

One of the many notable universities in the world that we collaborate with is Purdue University. Our work together so far demonstrates how we can help develop engineering talent to support the industry’s needs. Among our recent highlights:

• The university’s Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering has established a new professorship in 草榴社区’ name, awarded to 
• New semiconductor engineering certificates, concentrations, and  utilize 草榴社区 electronic design automation (EDA) technologies and training materials
• 草榴社区 is a founding member of the university’s , which aims to ensure a secure supply of chips and related products and tools based on a zero-trust model

In September, Purdue University was again in the headlines for the VIPs that visited the campus during its Fall Hybrid Industrial Roundtable, a popular career fair that draws 12,000 engineering, science, and technology students each year to meet with representatives from nearly 400 companies, including 草榴社区. Coinciding with the career fair was a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. Secretaries Blinken and Raimondo were joined by Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb and Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) for a tour of Purdue’s Birck Nanotechnology Center, which supports research in nano electronics, photonics, energy, micro electro-mechanical systems, and more. Aside from the tour, the group also participated in a , where they discussed what the CHIPS and Science Act would mean to Indiana. The state is positioned to play a  sector.

The  is “an investment in research and development, workforce, public-private partnerships to rebuild the semiconductor supply chain here in the United States,” Raimondo noted during the “fireside chat.” Blinken said, “If you need a jolt of optimism, it’s right here. Optimism about our country, optimism about the future, it’s all right here. This is, I think, the most exciting human fab that I’ve ever seen. And building the next generation of leaders in technology—it’s incredibly powerful.”

The investment comes at an opportune time. Raimondo pointed out that what most companies are worried about is the lack of talent. “The rate-limiting factor to growth is talent, and it’s at every level,” she said. “What we are envisioning is…bringing together universities, with companies, with the federal government to solve problems. Interdisciplinary hubs of research and development to solve problems.”

One way to address the talent shortage and tight labor market is to open up the opportunities more widely. “If we don’t, as a country, as an industry, figure out how to tap into and unleash the talent of women in tech companies, we will not compete,” said Raimondo.

To advise on the R&D aspects of the CHIPS Act, the U.S. Department of Commerce has appointed the first members of its Industrial Advisory Committee. Deirdre Hanford, chief security officer at 草榴社区, is one of the appointees. The committee will share advice on the science and technology needs of the country’s microelectronics industry, the national strategy on microelectronics research, and opportunities for new public-private partnerships.

Hanford also recently attended the first on-site meeting of the Semiconductor Degree Leadership Board (SDLB) at Purdue, providing input on the university’s semiconductor degree programs.

“I am impressed at Purdue’s bold plans to turbocharge semiconductor engineering education on Purdue’s campus and beyond. Purdue has gathered an impressive set of industry leaders on their SDLB to provide input to and support of those plans. 草榴社区 is pleased to participate in this important initiative.”

– Deirdre Hanford, Chief Security Officer, 草榴社区