Faculty from higher education institutions in ITSI Partner Countries are invited to join a collaborative program to enhance semiconductor education. Gain the expertise to develop industry-ready professionals and strengthen your institution’s academic offerings.
This program supports faculty in planning and implementing semiconductor assembly, test and packaging (ATP) programs. Participants will engage in an ATP-focused learning experience, earning two Microcredential Badges, each with 4 micro-badges from Arizona State University. After completing the ATP learning experience, two 5-day development workshops (Faculty Development and ASU Design Clinics) will be offered in country to provide hands-on support from ASU faculty and industry experts to develop and enhance semiconductor curriculum plans to support the development of industry-ready professionals and strengthen your institution’s academic offerings .
Eligible faculty from ITSI partner countries will request a nomination letter from their institution and complete the application form. Institutions must all provide a letter of commitment. Below is the timeline for the application process
5–6 individuals from each institution will be selected to participate in the SFC program. Once selected, faculty will need to participate in a virtual orientation session that will serve as the official launch of the program. This virtual orientation is scheduled for 8/28/2024.
Faculty will engage in a structured learning experience, starting with two 40-hour Microcredential Badges focused on semiconductor ATP. These courses will be conducted live on Zoom, providing interactive and in-depth instruction on key topics such as packaging fundamentals, electrical concepts, and testing. Below is the schedule for each badge.
September 3-26, 2024 | Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday| 5:30–9 p.m. MST
October 7–31, 2024 | Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday | 5:30–9 p.m. MST
ASU Stackable microcredentials are created and taught by faculty and industry experts. The two microcredential badges taught in this program were created and will be instructed by:
Following the learning phase, faculty will participate in two 5-day workshops aimed at developing and finalizing their curriculum plans.
Faculty Development Workshop - 5 days in-person | In-country
The first workshop, the Faculty Development Workshop, will be held in-country and will focus on exploring curriculum choices, collaborating with industry representatives to define required skills, and deciding upon a curriculum enhancement to pursue. This workshop will involve interactive sessions, hands-on activities, and collaborative discussions. Mark your calendars for the following dates to participate in the Faculty Development Workshop.
ASU Design Clinic - 5 days in-person | In-country | Dates TBA- Spring 2024
The second workshop, the ASU Curriculum Design Workshop, will also be held in-country and will bring together institutional faculty teams to develop and present a final curriculum plan. Participants will work closely with ASU instructional designers to refine their plans and instructional pedagogy. The workshop will culminate in presentations of their unique curriculum designs, ensuring they are well-prepared to implement these programs at their home institutions. Mark your calendars for the following dates to participate in the ASU Design Clinic.
Upon completion of the program, faculty will work across their institution to introduce new semiconductor ATP courses and curricula, preparing students for successful careers in the semiconductor industry. This implementation phase will leverage the knowledge and skills gained through the program, ensuring that faculty are equipped to develop industry-ready professionals and strengthen their institution’s academic offerings.