ASU is noted for progress in developing and graduating a strong pipeline of talented students prepared to meet a growing demand for new engineers and technicians in the resurgent and fast-evolving semiconductor industry in the U.S. Arizona overall is credited for being a prime example of how a collaborative ecosystem of government, industry, and academia can bring transformative change in major industries. The state is seen as playing a major role in the resurgence of American semiconductor manufacturing, providing a pivotal moment in the nation’s industrial history. After decades of offshoring operations, there’s an evolving trend of bringing semiconductor chip fabrication back to the U.S.

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ASU is noted for rising to the rank of the university with the a largest engineering school in the U.S. and partnering with a major industry organization to expand access to high-impact, on-demand training for the global semiconductor workforce.