Project READI PITCH 2-Week Summer Program Program Undergraduate Participation in Research In STEM Education (UpRise) Term Summer 2025 Status Closed Research Area Pathways in the field of semiconductors and microelectronics. Description Ivy Tech Community College and Purdue University, from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation's READI PITCH program, have developed a new semiconductor workforce development program for rising juniors and seniors in the Greater Lafayette region. The program will be held June 2nd to the 13th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm each day. There is a chance that this position could lead to a full-time position with the faculty member's lab. No guarantees. Supervisor Wendy J Watson Mentor Type of work required The program includes hands-on experience with faculty at Ivy Tech and Purdue, site visits to area manufacturers who use semiconductors, opportunities to hear from industry leaders, and team-based projects with peers. Websites https://engineering.purdue.edu/semiconductors/readi Qualifications Likes working with K-12 kids. Some technical skills to pursue careers in the semiconductor and microelectronics ecosystem. Credit Hours 0 Weekly Hours 40 (estimated)