微电子学 & 半导体

Experiential Learning

的 Chicagoland Partnership for 半导体 and 微电子学 Experiential Learning (Mic2ExL) is a project funded by the National Science 基金会 which was designed to respond to a critical national security need for an increase in the domestic production of electronic components through the development of a skilled and diverse local workforce to serve the growing Illinois technology sector. This partnership includes CSU’s Center for Information and Security 教育 and 研究 (CINSER), CSU’s Division of Non-traditional Degrees and Continuing 教育, 被子, a Chicago non-profit community organization, 阿贡 National Laboratory and industry partners.

的 award, funded by NSF’s Directorate for STEM 教育 (EDU) and the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), has been granted through the Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT) initiative which supports projects that provide experiential learning activities for diverse individuals to gain access to careers in emerging technology fields.  Mic2ExL’s goals include increasing the participation of individuals from underrepresented minority groups in the Chicagoland area in the local semiconductor and microelectronics industry through the provision of experiential learning opportunities, mentorship and culturally responsive support. 的 project will directly address the systemic barriers of entry to technological careers confronted by individuals from underrepresented groups.

的 project responds to two national imperatives -- the national security concerns arising from the reliance on computing components manufactured abroad and the need for engagement of underdeveloped and underutilized pools of talent in the STEM workforce. 的 shortages of supplies of microchips that emerged during the coronavirus pandemic and concern for the national security of critical components using microelectronics led to the passage of the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce 半导体 and Science Act of 2022 (“CHIPS Act”) which aims to bolster leadership in semiconductors research, development and manufacturing and to promote equity in STEM.  伊利诺斯州有 made significant strides in incentivizing the development of microelectronics manufacturing and jobs creation in microelectronics through the passage of SB3917, the Manufacturing Illinois Chips for Real Opportunity Act (MICRO Act). Mic2ExL will support these efforts through developing a prepared and ready workforce to support the semiconductor and microelectronics industry.

 

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We are accepting applications for our first program cohort which is scheduled to begin 2024年5月20日. Space in the program is limited. We will begin accepting applications for the second cohort in June 2024.  Notification of applicants who are accepted into the first cohort will be during the week of April 22, 2024.

Paid Internships Starting May 20, 2024

• 100 hours hands-on classroom learning
• 100 hours project at national laboratory
• 50 hours practicum at employer
• Mentoring Program

Participant Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Adult age 18 or older
• Member of a group that is underrepresented in STEM (race, ethnicity, gender or ability)

Timeline for Cohort I

• 第一阶段 - 12 hours a week hands-on training for 8 weeks starting May 20, 2024
• 第二阶段 - 4 to 6 weeks project at 阿贡 National Laboratory starting September 1, 2024
• 第三阶段 - 4 weeks at company site
• 第四阶段 -招聘会

Tentative Schedule - Phase I at Chicago State University (教育 Building, Room 200)

Phase I will run from May 20 to July 20, 2024. Phase I is a ten week program that meets for 10 hours per week of face-to-face, hands-on classroom learning according to the following schedule:

• Tuesdays  - 11:000 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Thursdays - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Saturdays - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Tentative Schedule - Phase II at 阿贡 National Laboratory

Phase II will run from September 1 to Sept. 30, 2024.

Tentative Schedule - Phase III at Employer Sites

Phase III will begin October/November 2024.