Arizona is becoming a leading hub for semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. In a notable shift in the industry, major players such as Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company have been building advanced fabrication plants in the state. Among factors related to the emergence of those projects are Arizona universities and community colleges offering programs to train workers for the semiconductor industry and expand programs in engineering and advanced manufacturing. At ASU, researchers in the Fulton Schools are also engaged in efforts to drive innovation in microelectronics and chip design, including developing new materials, cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing processes and partnering with industry leaders to solve industry challenges.