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Explorations: Central to Exploring Microelectronics Technologies: A Hub for Community Enga — NSF Award to Central Connecticut Stat

This project will expand access to experiential learning pathways in microelectronics and semiconductors through the implementation of the Central to Exploring Microelectronics Technologies Hub, a community-anchored initiative connecting New Britain and Hartford, Connecticut. In response to the U.S. semiconductor indus

Award titleExplorations: Central to Exploring Microelectronics Technologies: A Hub for Community Enga
Award ID2526172
AwardeeCentral Connecticut State University
CityNEW BRITAIN
StateCT
Amount obligated$953,549
Principal investigatorBeth Frankel-Merenstein
ProgramExLENT
Start date10/01/2025
AbstractThis project will expand access to experiential learning pathways in microelectronics and semiconductors through the implementation of the Central to Exploring Microelectronics Technologies Hub, a community-anchored initiative connecting New Britain and Hartford, Connecticut. In response to the U.S. semiconductor industry’s projected shortfall of approximately 400,000 workers by 2030, the multi-pronged project will deploy three interlinked experiential learning programs aimed at increasing publi
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