Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and GlobalFoundries (GF) are working together to further grow and strengthen the region’s semiconductor workforce, building on several ongoing collaborations.
RPI has launched a partnership program with GF to provide employees with opportunities to earn degrees and advance their skills in semiconductor technology. Through dedicated RPI scholarships and GF tuition assistance programs, GF employees can pursue the new Master of Semiconductor Technology (MaST) degree and participate in other graduate programs, including the Rensselaer at Work certificate .
Under the expanded partnership, GF has pledged a total of $150,000 over the next three years to sponsor RPI students with a strong interest in the semiconductor industry, interwoven with internship opportunities. This initiative aims to encourage students to join the semiconductor industry.
“Great things happen when industry and academia find ways to collaborate,” said Dr. Rebecca Dueruge, RPI President. “This advancement in our continued partnership with GF further solidifies the Capital Region’s prominence as a center for semiconductor research and manufacturing while addressing the workforce development needs that are core to the CHIPS initiative. ”
“At GF, we are committed to developing a diverse and skilled semiconductor workforce. Our partnership with RPI is a testament to our dedication to developing the next generation of innovators and leaders in the semiconductor industry.” said Hui Peng Koh, Vice President and General Manager of GF in Malta. “Together, we are driving technological advances and creating opportunities to strengthen our industry.”
This expanded partnership builds on GF and RPI’s existing collaborative talent development portfolio, which includes:
Leverage and expand on the success of RPI and GF collaboration with unique industry-academic courses focused on cutting-edge chip topics. Each year, we place RPI students in paid internships, co-ops, and job opportunities. GF’s facility in Malta, New York hosts students and faculty for the RPI-Hudson Valley Community College Semiconductor Scholars Program. To strengthen the semiconductor talent pipeline, we collaborate on STEM outreach initiatives to K-12 schools, community colleges, and more.
In addition to investing in talent development, GF and RPI plan to work together to explore joint semiconductor research and attract top researchers to lead these projects.
“RPI has a strong history in semiconductor research, education, and innovation.As the demand for workforce in the chip industry in upstate New York increases, we are committed to developing and supporting new programs and partnering with industry. We are fully committed to this,” said Dr. Shekhar Garde, Dean of the RPI School of Engineering. “We have a great partnership with GF regarding employee development and look forward to deepening our collaboration.”
The RPI-GF initiative advances regional and national efforts to support U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. According to Deloitte’s 2022 report, the global semiconductor industry is expected to exceed $1 trillion in revenue by 2030. However, the industry is facing a severe talent shortage and will need more than 1 million additional skilled workers over the next six years.
Thanks to the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, which aims to make the United States a major chip maker, universities including RPI and major semiconductor companies such as GF will not only be able to operate semiconductor factories, but also innovate essential chips. Preparing the workforce. of the future.
About Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, founded in 1824 to apply science to the common purposes of life, is America’s first technical research university. Today, it is a leading university known for its robust and comprehensive learning community that connects creativity with science and technology. From developing the scientists, engineers, technologists, architects, and entrepreneurs who will define humanity’s next future to research that bridges disciplines to solve the world’s toughest problems, RPI is committed to building the future. is dedicated to the invention of For more information, visit rpi.edu.
About GF
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of semiconductors essential to how the world lives, works and connects. We innovate and partner with our customers to deliver more power-efficient, high-performance products for automotive, smart mobile devices, Internet of Things, communications infrastructure and other high-growth markets. With global manufacturing locations spanning the United States, Europe, and Asia, GF is a trusted source for customers around the world. Our talented and diverse team delivers results every day with a relentless focus on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, please visit www.gf.com.
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