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U.S. Universities Are Building a New Semiconductor Workforce

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TSMC), which was already building a $12 billion fab in Arizona , upped the investment to $40 billion with a second plant. But for the CHIPS Act to succeed, each fab will need hundreds of skilled engineers and technicians of all stripes, with training ranging from two-year associate degrees to Ph.D.s.

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UC San Diego launches Institute for Materials Discovery and Design

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The University of California San Siego (UCSD) has formed the San Diego Institute for Materials Discovery and Design, a joint initiative of the Jacobs School of Engineering and Division of Physical Sciences at UCSD. The Institute will build on UC San Diego resources such as the Nano3 Facility and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.

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Former Berkeley Dean of Engineering David A. Hodges Dies at 85

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Hodges Former dean of engineering Life Fellow, 85; died 13 November Hodges, who was dean of engineering at the University of California, Berkeley , conducted pioneering research in IC design and semiconductor manufacturing. Hodges continued that line of research at UC Berkeley, which he joined in 1970 as a professor of engineering.

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Honda signs E-KIZUNA project agreement with City of Saitama for EV, PHEV and electric scooter testing; new household gas cogen unit with more efficient EXlink engine

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This comprehensive energy management system features several Honda-developed energy production technologies, for example, a gas engine cogeneration unit and a solar power system. MCHP1.0K2 features Honda’s EXlink (Extended Expansion Linkage Engine). Household cogeneration unit going on sale. Interior structure of MCHP1.0K2.

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Video Friday: Your Robot Dog

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TAMU ] Fourteen years ago, a team of engineering experts and Virginia Tech students competed in the 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge and propelled Torc to success. Cybathlon ] Will drone deliveries be a practical part of our future? NASA Glenn ] This little cyclocopter is cute, but I'm more excited for the teaser at the end of the video.

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Video Friday: Your Robot Dog

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TAMU ] Fourteen years ago, a team of engineering experts and Virginia Tech students competed in the 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge and propelled Torc to success. Cybathlon ] Will drone deliveries be a practical part of our future? NASA Glenn ] This little cyclocopter is cute, but I'm more excited for the teaser at the end of the video.

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Video Friday: Humanoid Soccer

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Paper ] Building tiny giant robots requires lots of little fixtures, and I’m here for it. Gundam Factory ] The load-bearing assessment that’s part of this research is particularly cool. Utah Engineering ] PLEN is all ready for the world cup.

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