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Beginnings: Experiential Semiconductor Training in Emerging Nano-Technologies — NSF Award to University of California-San Diego (C

The Experiential Semiconductor Training in Emerging Nano-Technologies (ExSTENT) project will deliver a nine-week, cohort-based summer program designed by academic and industry partners to provide community college students with foundational hands-on training in semiconductor manufacturing and immersive exposure to four

Award titleBeginnings: Experiential Semiconductor Training in Emerging Nano-Technologies
Award ID2526081
AwardeeUniversity of California-San Diego
CityLA JOLLA
StateCA
Amount obligated$994,527
Principal investigatorRyan Need
ProgramExLENT
Start date01/01/2026
AbstractThe Experiential Semiconductor Training in Emerging Nano-Technologies (ExSTENT) project will deliver a nine-week, cohort-based summer program designed by academic and industry partners to provide community college students with foundational hands-on training in semiconductor manufacturing and immersive exposure to four emerging nanotechnology sectors: biotechnology, solar energy, photonic circuits, and quantum circuits. By combining a five-week core course in semiconductor fabrication—covering c
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