Indiana Commission for Higher Education tours Birck Nanotechnology Center, connects with semiconductor undergrads

Purdue University recently welcomed members and staff from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education for a visit to campus, highlighting the university’s commitment to advancing education, innovation and student success. The visit featured a tour of the Birck Nanotechnology Center, a hub for cutting-edge research and technological advancement, where visitors learned about Purdue’s leadership in nanotechnology and quantum research and its transformative impact on science and industry.

The visit also included a roundtable discussion with undergraduate students, who shared their personal experiences participating in Purdue’s Semiconductors@Birck Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) course, which provides students with unique experiential learning opportunities. From internships and hands-on research to potential career options, these students highlighted how Purdue’s approach to semiconductor training and education equips them with the skills and perspectives needed to excel in their chosen fields.

Commissioner Chris Lowery and staff members from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education look into the Scifres Nanofabrication Laboratory at the Birck Nanotechnology Center during a tour of the facility Nov. 13, 2024. (Purdue University photo/Kelsey Lefever)
Students in the Semiconductors@Birck Vertically Integrated Projects program share their experience with Purdue’s semiconductor training programs and curriculum with commissioners and staff members from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education on Nov. 13, 2024, at Purdue University. From left: Romy Kim, Benjamin Tofil, Abdulloh Abdubaev and Gangsan Lee, all seniors in electrical and computer engineering. (Purdue University photo/Kelsey Lefever)

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