2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
BOARD # 445: SFS Microelectronics Supplement: Igniting High School Students' Interest in Semiconductors Through a Chip Camp
Presented at NSF Grantees Poster Session II
This paper introduces a work-in- progress of our recent project in offering a chip camp to local high school students, which was funded by NSF SFS through a supplemental grant. The camp was held during the fall break of the local student district, making it convenient for high school students to attend. The camp introduces the full lifecycle of semiconductor chip design and microfabrication with short lectures, hands-on exercises, demos and videos. We also offer a tour to a class 100/1000 cleanroom facility at the Micro/Nano Technology Center. Student survey results show that the camp has increased students’ interest in studying and pursuing career in semiconductor or related field.
Authors
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Dr. Wei Zhang University of Louisville [biography]