Your semiconductor future starts here
Michigan's semiconductor industry stands as a cornerstone of economic vitality, making an indispensable contribution of $4.6 billion to the state's total gross regional product. Recognizing the intrinsic link between the semiconductor sector and the automotive and mobility industry ecosystem, which accounts for nearly 19% of all U.S. automotive manufacturing, the state of Michigan has proactively championed and supported the semiconductor industry. This strategic focus is not merely regional; it aligns with broader national initiatives, where both the U.S. government and leading technology giants such as Intel and Micron have launched extensive efforts to fortify domestic chip manufacturing. As a consequence of these efforts, the demand for skilled workers in the semiconductor and microelectronics industries is anticipated to surge by over a million by the year 2030.
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Funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Highlights
Mohammed Ismail
Chair and Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
We will train students on how to use advanced software tools to design very complex chips, having millions and millions of transistors. We will also train them to test and validate the performance of these complex chips targeting automotive, biomedical and wireless communication applications.
Mohammed Ismail
Chair and Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering