Madison College, in collaboration with its industrial and educational partners, is establishing a state-of-the-art training center focused on emerging electronic manufacturing technologies, including semiconductor fabrication, automated PCB assembly, and quantum photonics.
This initiative will enhance hands-on learning experiences and technical skills for students in electronic and electrical engineering technology, support faculty professional development, and create pathways for underrepresented populations within the Madison College District. The training center will not only expand opportunities in high-tech emerging technologies for the community but contribute to the creation of an economic development zone for advanced electronics.
In partnership with the State University of New York and NY Creates, and supported by a four-year, $4.6 million National Science Foundation Advanced Technology Education (NSF ATE) federal grant, the Educational Alliance for Semiconductor Experiential Learning (EASEL) will offer Madison College electronic and electrical engineering students the opportunity to participate in a summer internship program in New York.
This program includes housing, a meal plan, and a stipend, and provides hands-on training in integrated circuit manufacturing. With a $400,000 grant funding portion, 120 scholarships will be awarded at Madison College (and 600 nationwide), with a focus on supporting underrepresented populations while making the opportunity available to anyone with an interest in the semiconductor field.
