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04/03/2026
Our third Women in Semiconductors Night was a huge success!
Open to all students, this event brought together an incredible panel from Micron, Tokyo Electron, and Boise State, who shared about how to dive into careers in semiconductors, the role of AI, and how to make the most of educational pathways for future success.
From insightful advice to meaningful conversations, students had the chance to ask questions, build connections, and get a real look at what comes next after college.
Thank you to Micron, TEL, Boise State COEN faculty, and UPWARDS for the Future for making opportunities like this possible! ๐ก
๐๐ถ๐ด ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ ๐๐ผ๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒโ๐ ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ต๐ผ ๐ ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ!
Starting this spring, and thanks to a $1.7M Idaho Workforce Development grant, the IML is expanding its space, upgrading technology, and creating more hands-on opportunities for the next generation of semiconductor innovators.
From advanced equipment to student-designed wafer fabrication, this transformation will support 220+ learners and strengthen Idahoโs growing semiconductor workforce.
Led by Dr. Paul Davis, the construction is scheduled to be completed this August ahead of the next school year.
Follow along for monthly updates as the IML takes shape over the coming months!
What are you most excited to see?
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๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฌ?!
Itโs once again that time of year! The 2026 Micron Chip Camp registration will go live on April 1. Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Visit our website under โEducation Resourcesโ for more information and the registration links!
๐๐ ๐๐๐ฃโ๐ฉ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐จ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช ๐ฉ๐๐๐ง๐!
03/19/2026
Last week we wrapped up our 3rd annual visit from students!
During their time at Boise State, they:
๐ก Engaged in hands-on activities with faculty
๐ก Explored campus
๐ก Presented research at Chips & Salsa
๐ก Celebrated Pi Day with COEN
๐ก Attended The Lion King!
Part of the initiative, this exchange highlights the power of global collaboration in advancing semiconductor education and research.
๐ช๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐น ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป?
Our final .state.msmse senior, Brylee Rubio, shared what made her time at .university so unique and rewarding. From forming connections with students and professors to participating in hands-on, relevant research, Brylee highlights why international experiences like this are so valuable for students.
Check out this experience and reach out ๐ป๐ผ๐ if youโre interested in participating this summer!
๐ช๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐น ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป?
Now hear about .state.msmse senior Sydney Heroldโs experience studying at Nagoya University. She explains how this opportunity not only gave her the chance to travel abroad and explore a new county, but it also changed her academic focus and goals!
Check out his experience and reach out ๐ป๐ผ๐ if youโre interested in participating this summer!
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๐ช๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐น ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป?
Through , Boise State College of Engineering students spend time during the summer at universities across the U.S. and Japan gaining hands on, real-world experience.
Last summer, .state.msmse senior David Whitten took part in this program at Nagoya University and shared why this university-sponsored opportunity is so unique!
Check out his experience and reach out ๐ป๐ผ๐ if youโre interested in participating this summer!
Join us on Thursday, April 2nd for the Women in Semiconductors night!
This event is open to all engineering, chemistry and physics students who want to learn more about the semiconductor industry and network with professionals from Micron, TEL, and Boise State!
โข Panel discussion an Q&A
โข Roundtable networking
โข Dinner provided!
Details:
๐๏ธ April 2, 2026
๐ 5-7pm
๐ Alumni and Friends Center
Check out the link in our story or on LinkedIn to RSVP!
STUDENTS! Interested in Electrical & Computer Engineering or Microelectronics?
Planning to study ECE at Boise State University or another school? Or just curious about semiconductors?
SUMMIT 2026 (Summer Undergraduate Microelectronics Training) is an 8-week, stipend-paid summer program offering up to 6 course credits.
Get hands-on experience in semiconductor processing and microfabrication, work on real-world projects, and connect with faculty and industry professionals. Earn credit, get paid, and build real skills in a fast-growing field.
๐ Apply by Friday, April 17
๐ See flyer + website for details (link in bio)
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02/25/2026
The Microelectronics Education and Research Center at Boise State University is bringing hands-on semiconductor learning to educators. We canโt wait to see you!
๐ Join us at i-STEM for Electrify Your Classroom with ChipWorks!
Middle & high school educators will:
โข Build foundational semiconductor knowledge
โข Get ready-to-use, adaptable curriculum
โข Take home a classroom set of Arduinos
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Registration closes March 13
๐ Enroll here: https://stem.idaho.gov/istem/
Tag a STEM educator who should be there!
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02/24/2026
Weโre proud to celebrate our director, Dr. Kurtis Cantley, on being named the newest College of Engineering Foundation Endowed Professor! ๐
This well-deserved honor recognizes his leadership in microelectronics research, industry collaboration, and student success. The professorship will strengthen partnerships, expand innovation, and create new opportunities for our students and faculty through MERC.
Congratulations, Dr. Cantley! ๐
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