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October 19, 2023 | Purdue News

New institute accelerates future of microelectronic system integration, advanced packaging

Purdue collaborates with Cadence, imec, SRC, Osaka University to bolster rapid technology development in U.S.

October 4, 2023 | Purdue News

Purdue center addresses pressing challenge of securing semiconductor chips

The Center for Secure Microelectronics Ecosystem annual meeting focuses on research, workforce development to protect next-generation microelectronics.

September 21, 2023 | Harvard Business Review

How Smaller Manufacturers Can Upgrade Their Tech

The post-pandemic push to make supply chains more regional and resilient is creating growth opportunities for many of the domestic small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that large original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) rely on.

September 14, 2023 | Purdue University College of Engineering News

READI program opens realm of semiconductor possibilities for Greater Lafayette high school students

Fifty-five students from six counties and 12 different high schools in and around Tippecanoe County and the Greater Lafayette area recently completed a two-week summer program that could give them a leg up in the rising semiconductor industry.

August 24, 2023 | The Persistent Pursuit

Seeing STARS: Purdue trains next generation of Semiconductor engineers

Hands-on summer program prepares students to contribute as interns.

August 6, 2023 | The New York Times

Indiana Tests if the Heartland Can Transform Into a Chip Hub

The state has little experience with semiconductors, but the Biden administration has promised to unleash opportunity in “the heartland of America” through the $52 billion CHIPS Act.

August 1, 2023 | Purdue University College of Engineering News

Purdue thermal imaging innovation allows AI to see through pitch darkness like broad daylight

The patent-pending innovation sees texture and depth and perceives physical attributes of people and environments.

July 27, 2023 | Nature

Nature – Volume 619 Issue 7971, 27 July 2023

From robot helpers to autonomous cars, one key requirement for machines engaged in social interaction is the ability to perceive their surroundings. Well-lit conditions present few problems, but darkness currently poses considerable obstacles. In this week’s issue, Zubin Jacob and his colleagues present an AI-assisted approach that greatly improves night vision for…

July 13, 2023 | Purdue Today

Purdue for Life Foundation thanks campus instructors for participation in sold-out Grandparents University

On July 13 and 14, the Purdue for Life Foundation hosted more than 300 grandparents and grandchildren on the West Lafayette campus for Grandparents University. Participants were able to explore and choose from 13 different majors taught by Purdue faculty and staff. This year’s program sold out in less than a day, and Purdue for Life plans to offer two programs next summer.

May 24, 2023 | Purdue University College of Engineering News

From micro to macro: cooling data centers from the inside out.

In the U.S., data centers account for approximately 2% of total electricity consumption; a large percentage of that is for cooling high-performance microchips. Purdue University researchers have received a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop cooling systems for these microchips, making data centers more efficient and saving energy that will help mitigate climate change.