Kim, H., & millikan, J. R., & Kim, J., & Clipperton, A. (2025, March), WIP: Developing Hands-On Semiconductor Fabrication and Testing Courses Through Industry-University Partnerships in a Teaching-Focused Undergraduate School  Paper presented at 2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference, Arlington, TX, Texas. https://peer.asee.org/55090

\bibitem{asee_peer_55090}
  Kim, H., \& millikan, J. R., \& Kim, J., \& Clipperton, A. (2025, March), \emph{WIP: Developing Hands-On Semiconductor Fabrication and Testing Courses Through Industry-University Partnerships in a Teaching-Focused Undergraduate School}
  Paper presented at 2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference, Arlington, TX, Texas.
  https://peer.asee.org/55090

Hoo Kim, joshua ryan millikan, Joonwan Kim, and Alan Clipperton.  "WIP: Developing Hands-On Semiconductor Fabrication and Testing Courses Through Industry-University Partnerships in a Teaching-Focused Undergraduate School".  2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference, Arlington, TX, Texas, 2025, March.  ASEE Conferences, 2025.  https://peer.asee.org/55090 Internet.  26 Apr, 2025

\bibitem{asee_peer_55090}
  Hoo Kim, joshua ryan millikan, Joonwan Kim, and Alan Clipperton.
  "WIP: Developing Hands-On Semiconductor Fabrication and Testing Courses Through Industry-University Partnerships in a Teaching-Focused Undergraduate School".
  \emph{2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference, Arlington, TX, Texas, 2025, March}.
  ASEE Conferences, 2025.
  https://peer.asee.org/55090 Internet.  26 Apr, 2025

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The paper further explores efforts to align semiconductor engineering courses with industry needs while enhancing students' hands-on competencies. It provides examples of how students are given practical, real-world experiences in semiconductor theory and applications, effectively equipping them to meet industry demands. Additionally, it discusses the creation of impactful courses and curriculum improvements to train future-ready engineers while fostering stronger connections between local companies and schools in the region and beyond.
By promoting collaboration with companies of varying sizes and characteristics, the author presents a vision for a win-win strategy that prepares students for careers in the semiconductor field while addressing the workforce needs of the industry. Through this presentation, the author also aims to offer recommendations for schools and educators in the Texas region to work together more holistically, creating synergy to better support students, strengthen the local industry, and contribute to the region’s future workforce development.
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