Semiconductor for All (S4A) Grant

Semiconductor for All (S4A) Grant is sponsored by Idaho Workforce Development Council (with matching from Boise State University). This grant aims to grow an enduring semiconductor workforce in Idaho and the region by inviting and retaining a broad student pool.

Semiconductor for All - Microelectronics Education and Research Microelectronics Education and Research The Semiconductor for All (S4A) Grant launched in July 2023. Initial funding from the Idaho Workforce Development Council was $5 million. Afterwards, Boise State University matched the amount for a total of $10 million.

The purpose of this grant is to grow an enduring semiconductor workforce in Idaho and the region by inviting and retaining a broad student pool. The grant will allow for the creation of pathways from elementary through high school and on to bachelor’s and doctoral degrees. Additionally, the grant will create opportunities for continuing education and professional development.

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Interest Form – Educational Visits Want us to come visit your class? Interest Form – Educational Visits K-12 Outreach and Education K-12 Outreach and Education K-12 Outreach and Education Continuing Education and Professional Development Continuing Education and Professional Development Continuing Education and Professional Development The U.S. government wants more semiconductor devices and microelectronics made in America.

This is made possible by having a strong workforce. Boise State University and Idaho Workforce Development Council launched the “Semiconductor for All” initiative to build education in semiconductors for K-12 and university students. What MERC will do with this grant is: Work with state partners to build a diverse student pipeline.

Expand capacity and workforce retention for students and professionals in the industry. Mobilize educational outreach to motivate students to become the next-generation workforce. Collaborate with industry to create K-20 career discovery opportunities, both for in-person and online learning experiences.

Create and provide robust curriculum in technology, engineering, business operations, supply chains, and more. Highlight the relevancy of semiconductors in daily life, job roles, and pathways for success in these courses and curricula.

Idaho Workforce Development Council Idaho Digital Learning Alliance Idaho National Laboratory Microelectronics Education and Research Center The Semiconductor for All Grant was initiated by Dr. Sin Ming Loo of Boise State University’s College of Engineering.

Dr. Loo was the original Principal Investigator (PI) of the grant, and was joined by Boise State’s Peter Risse from the University President’s Office in developing the wide-reaching project. The grant was awarded July 2023 with $5 million from Idaho’s Workforce Development Council, and another $5 million matched by Boise State University.

At the creation of Boise State’s Microelectronics Education and Research Center, the PI role passed from Dr. Loo to the MERC’s initial Executive Director, Dr. Dan Lamborn. It now falls under ECE Dr. Kurtis Cantley. This transfer allowed the grant to be implemented university-wide.

College of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty College of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department Chair College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Department Chair Microelectronics Education and Research Center Education and Outreach Specialist Microelectronics Education and Research Center Encore Fellow, Curriculum Development Microelectronics Education and Research Center College of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty MERC and its education outreach program has hired Undergraduate Chip Ambassadors to teach lesson in local K-12 schools.

These students are passionate about education, students in STEM, and brilliant. They will take their knowledge and expertise and pass it along to K-12 classrooms. Microelectronics Education and Research Center RUCH Building: 1375 University Drive, Boise Idaho 83706, Third Floor