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UMN Microelectronics & Semiconductors in the News

Our researchers continue to advance microchip and semiconductor technology and we continue build new partnerships with companies in our state and our region.

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SRC honors Professor Chris Kim with Sustainable Future Award

Professor Chris Kim, a McKnight Presidential Endowed Chair, has been the innovative force behind the development of a quantum inspired Ising solver chip that is based on existing silicon-based semiconductor technology.

Researchers Create Breakthrough Spintronics Manufacturing Process That Could Revolutionize the Electronics Industry

University of Minnesota-led discovery has potential to make devices with ‘unmatched’ energy efficiency and memory storage density.

UMN Names First Systemwide Chief Semiconductor Officer, Launches “CHIPS” Website

UMM named Steven Koester as its first Chief Semiconductor Officer and launched a website devoted to the University’s semiconductor and microelectronics research and education.

TLI, Semiconductor Manufacturing Consortium Celebrate $120 million CHIPS Grant for Minnesota

A $120 million grant has been awarded by the Biden administration under the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act to expand semiconductor manufacturing in the state.

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