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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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SAE and ISO publish joint automotive cybersecurity standard

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SAE International , in collaboration with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), published ISO/SAE 21434™ Standard: Road Vehicles – Cybersecurity Engineering. A complimentary webcast, Cybersecurity Engineering - What to Expect in ISO/SAE 21434 Standard , will take place on Thursday, 16 September 2021, at 10:00 a.m.

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The LEO Satellite Industry Needs More Engineers

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Other companies are entering the market, not only to provide broadband access but also to build the smaller rockets. Although the market is growing, the number of engineers and technologists who understand the complicated systems is not. The group is building a database of the lesson plans to simplify matters, Gardill says.

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Celebrating 25 Years of IEEE Women in Engineering

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IEEE Women in Engineering , formed 25 years ago, now has more than 35,000 members and 1,000 affinity groups worldwide. It also works to inspire girls to pursue a career in engineering. To mark its 25th anniversary, the group is planning competitions, panels, seminars, and other events this year. Both women and men can join.

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Unifrax introduces new silicon fiber anode technology

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SiFAB is Unifrax’s first step into silicon fiber for the lithium-ion battery manufacturing market, building on its experience with fiber-based technology and manufacturing. The company expects SiFAB production to come online in early 2022 with plans to build thousands of tons of long-term manufacturing capacity.

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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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