Arizona, particularly the greater Phoenix area, looks poised to take a leading role as a center of technological advancement in the semiconductor industry. A recently announced multi-billion-dollar investment by the U.S. government will provide funding for the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to expand its facilties in the metro region. It’s one of many substantial investments in recent years resulting in dozens of tech companies opening or increasing operations in Arizona. The boom is also drawing more funding for research and development at ASU, says Associate Professor Zachary Holman, the Fulton Schools vice dean for research and innovation. Multiyear projects by ASU researchers will help create the future of semiconductors, Holman says. (The article is accessible only to subscribers.)