SK hynix receives $458 million of CHIPS Incentives Award for AI semiconductor facility and R&D center at Purdue Research Park

December 19, 2024

Purdue’s historic partnership with SK hynix received the definitive award from the CHIPS and Science Act to fund SK hynix’s semiconductor advanced packaging plant for artificial intelligence products and an R&D center in West Lafayette.

Indiana Commission for Higher Education tours Birck Nanotechnology Center, connects with semiconductor undergrads

December 9, 2024

Purdue University recently welcomed members and staff from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education for a visit to campus, highlighting the university's commitment to advancing education, innovation and student success. The visit featured a tour of the Birck Nanotechnology Center, a hub for cutting-edge research and technological advancement, where visitors learned about Purdue's leadership in nanotechnology and quantum research and its transformative impact on science and industry.

SEMIEXPO Heartland

December 6, 2024

Join us for a groundbreaking Midwest conference and tradeshow on April 1-2, 2025, focused on Smart Manufacturing and Smart Mobility with an emphasis on the semiconductor industry! Automotive electronics and smart manufacturing are two of the key end markets on the path to $1T in semiconductor revenue. A significant amount of both markets is concentrated in the Midwestern United States. SEMIEXPO Heartland will bring these two key markets together and provide an opportunity for collaboration and growth.

New institute set to redefine AI and semiconductor research at Purdue and beyond

December 3, 2024

The Institute of Chips and AI, launched Nov. 19 in Mountain View, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, is a pioneering initiative from Purdue University's College of Engineering and the next giant leap in redefining the future of semiconductor and AI research.

U.S. Department of Commerce awards $285M Manufacturing USA Institute to SRC-led consortium with Purdue as lead academic institution

November 19, 2024

Purdue University is a lead academic institution in a large national institute focused on "digital twins" for semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced negotiations Tuesday (Nov. 19) to establish the Semiconductor Manufacturing and Advanced Research with Twins (SMART) USA Institute.

Purdue announces growing presence in India at event with Sen. Young and Ambassador Garcetti

November 1, 2024

Purdue University is further strengthening its educational partnership with India through the announcement of its Center for Education and Engagement in the country, as well as a U.S.-India Center of Excellence in Semiconductors (CES) jointly with the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, with support from the governments of the U.S. and India. President Mung Chiang unveiled plans for the new Purdue-India centers during an on-campus visit by U.S. Sen. Todd Young and U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Friday (Nov. 1). Following their fireside chat, Chiang formally announced the centers by signing a declaration, with Young and Garcetti adding their signatures as witnesses.