Micron, in partnership with the National Science Foundation and Senator Schumer, reveal new collaborations focused on workforce development.

Micron Technology and NSF Form Partnership to Boost U.S. Semiconductor Workforce

Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU) has announced the formation of the Northeast University Semiconductor Network, a partnership aimed at developing the next generation of the U.S. semiconductor industry's workforce. The partnership, which is a continuation of a previously announced partnership to support future workforce development efforts at institutions of higher education, aligns with the strategic vision laid out in the CHIPS and Science Act.

The network spans seven states and brings together twenty-one founding member institutions, including New York University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, SUNY, Syracuse University, University of Virginia, and Virginia Tech. Each university has expressed enthusiasm about contributing to the network and the impact it will have on educating the workforce of the future in the semiconductor industry.

The partnership will jointly invest $10 million to fund and develop semiconductor curricula in colleges and universities across the country. The network will bolster programs that connect universities to community colleges and non-traditional pathways with strong diversity programs to increase equitable access to STEM education.

The NSF has published a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) that opens two NSF solicitations as part of the partnership. The NSF solicitation announced today is the next step in the partnership and supports inclusive experiential learning opportunities designed to give learners the skills needed to succeed in STEM and strengthen the semiconductor workforce.

Micron Technology, an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions, has made commitments in Central New York, including the selection of Clay, New York as the site of a new megafab. The new megafab is expected to create approximately 9,000 good paying jobs and increase the domestic supply of leading-edge memory, contributing to nearly 50,000 New York jobs.

The partnership was announced at a press conference in Syracuse, New York, with the participation of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan, and Micron executives. The network will be focused on driving foundational and emerging research to increase students' opportunities for experiential learning across the semiconductor ecosystem.

The founding partners of the Northeast University Semiconductor Network were identified based on their strong collective undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering and other STEM degrees. The network will collaborate with institutions across the country to develop a robust pipeline of skilled workers for the semiconductor industry.

The partnership between Micron and NSF is a significant step towards addressing the growing demand for skilled workers in the semiconductor industry. By investing in education and research, the partnership aims to ensure the U.S. remains a leader in the global semiconductor market.

Micron, in partnership with the National Science Foundation and Senator Schumer, reveal new collaborations focused on workforce development.