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Collaborative Research: Semiconductor Informal Learning Initiative through Community-Orien — NSF Award to Indiana University (IN,

Advancing the semiconductor industry is a national priority, but a major skilled workforce gap is projected in the coming decade. Closing this gap requires early, proactive engagement in STEM education. This project directly addresses this need by cultivating STEM interest and skills in younger learners to prepare them

Award titleCollaborative Research: Semiconductor Informal Learning Initiative through Community-Orien
Award ID2517354
AwardeeIndiana University
CityBLOOMINGTON
StateIN
Amount obligated$582,542
Principal investigatorKyungbin Kwon
ProgramAISL, ITEST-Inov Tech Exp Stu & Teac
Start date09/01/2025
AbstractAdvancing the semiconductor industry is a national priority, but a major skilled workforce gap is projected in the coming decade. Closing this gap requires early, proactive engagement in STEM education. This project directly addresses this need by cultivating STEM interest and skills in younger learners to prepare them for careers in this critical industry. This project will advance scientific progress and workforce development by introducing middle school students to foundational semiconductor
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