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Creating an inclusive workplace for women in the semiconductor industry is crucial for promoting diversity, fostering innovation, and ensuring equal opportunities. Building on last year’s theme of allyship and bridging the gender gap, SEMI's Women in Semiconductors (WiS) 2024 program will continue to unpack what constitutes an inclusive workplace and why fostering greater inclusion leads to greater innovation, sense of belonging and employee success.  

🔆 As part of our extended celebration of International Women in Engineering, we’re taking the opportunity this week to spotlight some of the amazing women engineers here at Altera. 🔆 And what better way to start the series than with our highly valued and respected engineering leader at Altera, VP IP Solutions Engineering Nupur Shah, whose career was first inspired at the age of 8! Watch the video to hear more about her experience of being a Woman in Engineering - and her advice for girls and women thinking of entering the world of #STEM. #WeAreAltera #Womenintech #WomenInEngineering #INWED24

Looking back, what would you tell your younger self? Today is International Women's Day – and our D&I team has asked this question to female colleagues, who shared their perspectives with us. The colleagues in the video below are all part of our global Women’s Networks, which are a fundamental pillar of how we live Diversity and Inclusion at Infineon Technologies. Diversity concerns us all. Our networks help us strengthen our D&I activities, raise awareness and act as ambassadors around the globe. My favorite quotes from the video? 👉 “Believe in your capabilities”, “Embrace lessons learned”, “Explore and find your passion” and “Don’t fear failure”. A big thank you to the colleagues for sharing your voices and a big shout-out to our networks for your daily work and efforts. Only together, we can make Infineon the best for everyone. #InspireInclusion #IWD #InternationalWomensDay #DiversityandInclusion

Exciting advancements in the semiconductor industry are creating new opportunities for women engineers! 💼✨ The federal CHIPS and Science Act, signed in 2022, has sparked a wave of investment, urging colleges to triple the number of graduates in semiconductor-related fields and expand recruitment pipelines for underserved populations, including women. With women currently comprising only 10-15% of the semiconductor engineering workforce, there's an urgent need to improve gender diversity. By investing in the growth and development of women engineers, we can pave the way for a more diverse and skilled STEM workforce. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02xKN2d0 #shopfloorcoffee #skilledtrades #workforcedevelopment #manufacturing #industrial #manufacturers #manufacturingindustry #industrialmanufacturing

A special thank you to our esteemed panelists for sharing your time and expertise on the art of constructive feedback at the NXP | Empowering Innovation with Austin Women in Semi and STEM. Your insights were invaluable! 🎤  Khurshid Anis from NXP Semiconductors 🎤 Brandy Bassett Fotinos from Applied Materials 🎤 Fraya Cohen from Cirrus Logic 🎤 Sonji Thompson from Skyworks Solutions, Inc. Solutions Moderated by: Stan Brenden from Cirrus Logic Here are some essential tips for giving feedback: 🌟 be specific 🌟 provide it in a timely manner 🌟 stay objective 🌟 suggest solutions And for receiving feedback: 🌿 keep an open mind 🌿 listen actively 🌿 avoid defensiveness 🌿 ask questions for clarity 🌿 reflect and act upon it Constructive feedback is difficult to receive, perhaps even more challenging to deliver yet it's essential for our growth both personally and professionally. #WeAreNXP #ConstructiveFeedback #GrowthMindset #ContinuousImprovement #FeedbackMatters

Join 💫Dr. Sirisha K. and the indomitable Meaghan Ziemba who will go live on Mavens of Manufacturing this Friday at 11:30am cst. Join on facebook or youtube as they talk about #semiconductors #smartmanufacturing , #workforcedevelopment Listen to see how we can enable more women and young people into #STEM careers. See you online. #podcast #womenintechnology #engineering #STEMcareers

Women in the semiconductor industry play a significant role in shaping its future. Their contributions span across various domains, from engineering and research to leadership and entrepreneurship. Despite being historically underrepresented, women bring diverse perspectives and skills to the table, driving innovation and fostering a more inclusive industry culture. Their presence not only enhances the talent pool but also contributes to better decision-making and problem-solving. Recognizing and promoting gender diversity in semiconductor companies is essential for unlocking the industry's full potential and ensuring its long-term success in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. WLI was established as a worldwide platform and community dedicated to supporting women at all stages of their careers. From university students to aspiring leaders, WLI aims to cultivate a community that guides and uplifts women through every phase of their professional journey. Our mission is to provide support, empowerment, impactful resources, and connectivity to help shape the future of women in the semiconductor industry. 💜 Learn more on WLI and how to get involved at the link: https://lnkd.in/d5GC5KXp. #WLI #Womeninsemiconductor #semiconductor #womenengineers #techology #diversityandinclusion #womenempoweringwomen

I couldn't agree more and strongly support my fellow #TeamSiemens teammates in the messaging contained in this video/post regarding women in engineering...especially in #Electronics! I love this video, its messaging, and what it stands for! #WomeninEngineering #INWED24 #EnhancedbyEngineering #PCBDesign #ElectricalEngineering

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN ENGINEERING DAY 2024 But do we have any female engineers in GPV? Yes, we do. And today, we join a global celebration of International Women in Engineering Day. We are happy to have so many strong women in GPV, in various functions, and we hope our female engineers will inspire more women to choose a career in engineering. Our workforce across our global sites and functions is diverse, and we appreciate every one of our colleagues, whatever their gender, for making it possible for us to accomplish more within our business and for our customers. In today’s occasion, we have asked some of our female colleagues to share a few words on their career in engineering, why they chose a career in engineering and how this has let them to where they are today. Some of them work with engineering in GPV today, some have previous work experience within engineering and some of them have an engineering education. Give a virtual high five ✋🏼 to all women in engineering in the comment section below 👇🏼 #AccomplishMore #ElectronicsManufacturingServices #INWED2024

Tarji Borders, a graduate of our semiconductor manufacturing program, shares her Fresh Start story. "The Quick Start program is exemplary of the good that comes out of investing in people, especially women of color. Historically, women of color have been left out of these investments," says Borders. Read more about her incredible experience breaking into today's fast-growing industry and how Fresh Start's support that helped pave the way. Full story at https://hubs.la/Q02rcnPy0