Silicon Crossroads Microelectronics Hub

Yesterday, our WFD hub lead, Mitch Hobson, Ed.S., shared the incredible successes we’ve had in year one of our hub’s Workforce Development (WFD) initiatives. Mitch highlighted how we’ve been able to make significant strides in equipping our region with the talent needed for future advancements in microelectronics. Looking ahead, the future holds even more exciting opportunities as we continue to expand our training programs, collaborate with key partners, and prepare our workforce to meet the growing demands of the industry. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished so far, and I’m eager to see what’s next for our hub as we continue to lead the charge in workforce development!

It was an honor to hear from Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks highlight the impact of the Silicon Crossroads hub today! Her recognition of the collaborative innovation happening across our partner universities underscores the importance of trusted environments in accelerating progress in microelectronics. As she mentioned: “… at the Silicon Crossroads hub, all four of those universities are benefitting from a trusted environment that’s fostering collaborative innovation — creating a unified research and prototyping capability where they’re accelerating their unique nanofabrication and test facilities for industry to access.” This acknowledgment reinforces the critical work we’re doing to support industry access to cutting-edge technologies while driving forward national security and technological leadership. Exciting times ahead! https://lnkd.in/g3uptT8n

The SCMC team is in attendance at the annual Microelectronics Commons meeting in Washington, D.C.! This gathering is a key opportunity for hubs from across the nation to collaborate, share insights, and drive forward the innovation essential to the future of microelectronics. We’re proud to represent our hub and engage with experts from government, academia, and industry to further advance the strategic initiatives that will strengthen domestic semiconductor capabilities and fuel next-generation technology. Looking forward to building on the energy and momentum here in DC, as we continue to contribute to the national microelectronics ecosystem!

At SCMC, we’re thrilled to see Purdue University continuing to drive innovation in microelectronics and semiconductor research! Their leadership plays a pivotal role in strengthening the Midwest’s microelectronic movement!

Congrats to Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington on the Semiconductor Fabrication Certificate program—SCMC is proud to support the development of the next generation of skilled semiconductor professionals!

Congratulations to the Purdue University-led team on this exciting achievement! We’re thrilled to partner with you to push the boundaries of AI hardware and microelectronics innovation!

Great to see industry leaders like HII being awarded for their work under the CHIPS and Science Act!

What an awesome lineup of speakers for next week. If you’re attending, be sure to stop by our booth and say hi!

SCMC Workforce Development leaders recently came together to highlight the key milestones of our first year and set the course for the future. Representatives from all six workforce development initiatives shared their progress. A panel of students, teachers, and participants provided powerful firsthand accounts of how these programs are making a real impact. From hands-on learning to new career pathways, their experiences demonstrated the tangible value of these initiatives in shaping tomorrow's workforce. Together, we're paving the way for the next generation of talent in STEM and beyond! Kerrie Douglas Matthew Swabey Rena Sterrett, M.Ed.Adam Gross, MBA Bonnie Willoughby Erin Gawron-Hyla, Ph.D. Jalen Rollins Mitch Hobson, Ed.S.

We're so excited to be officially closing out our first year of the SCMC Hub! We're looking forward to seeing everyone this month at the Microelectronic Commons Annual Meeting! Drop a comment below if you're attending.