Circuitry Architects
Situated at the intersection of chemistry, physics and chemical engineering, the semiconductor (microelectronics) industry enables a greener, smarter, and more connected economy. The field has significant implications in society’s ability to support technology innovations and address the global energy crisis through applications in microprocessors, photovoltaics, LEDs and power transistors. For students who love to stay connected, semiconductor technology has driven advancements in the internet, 5G and IoT (Internet of Things). And for the tech geeks who love smart technology – iPhone, Fitbit, self-driving cars- this field is ripe with opportunities. The continued success of this vast, interdisciplinary, and sophisticated yet innovative industry is deemed critical to long term US national competitiveness, which translates into impactful and well-paid job opportunities for those who choose to join this sector.
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Alumni from all tracks will share their experiences in the program and their careers to see if this is a good fit for you. The session will include a program overview and opportunity to ask questions.
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Thursday, October 30
4:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 PM Eastern
What are semiconductors?
Semiconductors are the essential building blocks that make up all modern electronic devices, enabling advances in communications, computing, healthcare, military systems, transportation, clean energy, and countless other applications. This fast-paced, multidisciplinary field combines chemistry, physics, material science and engineering, chemical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, and computer science. Students in the semiconductor track learn the fundamental concepts that drive device physics and semiconductor processing and apply that knowledge to design and fabricate devices.
For the fifth year in a row, the UO has conferred the most master’s degrees in physics in the country.
Thermo Fisher Scientific, a long-term partner of the Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program, has committed $20,000/year over the next 5 years to support Inclusion & Diversity scholarships.