Arizona’s government, business and education leaders — including Kyle Squires, dean of the Fulton Schools — are hopeful of seeing the state become an international leader in the semiconductor industry after recent news of the U.S. Department of State’s announcement of a $6.6 billion grant for the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., which is already building a $40 billion complex in north Phoenix. With the new grant, the CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council says the greater Phoenix area is emerging as the heartbeat of U.S. advanced manufacturing capabilities. Squires says he anticipates an acceleration of ASU’s partnership with TSMC that will lead to breakthroughs in research, innovation and learning experiences and work opportunities for students.

See also: With $6.6B to Arizona hub, Biden touts big steps in US chipmaking, VOA (Voice of America News), April 8
Zachary Holman, Fulton Schools vice dean for research and innovation, is quoted.