LITHOGRAPHY FEATURE
‘This initial investment [from the EU Chips Act] may be a catalyst for more public and private investments’
across all education levels,’ Awadelkarim explained. Six of its courses are taught at the undergraduate level as a ‘capstone semester’ in universities and community colleges, providing a qualification in nanotechnology or nanomanufacturing. ‘Over the past 20 years, close to a thousand students have attended the capstone semester and most of them are now working for nanomanufacturing companies, mostly semiconductor companies,’ Awadelkarim said. ‘Lithography training and education is given a large space in these courses.’ In February 2022, Awadelkarim testified
said. ‘However, given the importance of lithography it will get the most attention,’ he added. Extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography for the smallest technology nodes will receive a significant portion of the funding to support research and tool enhancement and production, Awadelkarim forecasted. Another key area will be
funding student training and education, and engaging industry in providing more internships and hiring of students, he added. That’s a key area of interest for Awadelkarim, who leads the pioneering CNEU at Penn State. ‘We offer microelectronics and nanomanufacturing training for students
to the US House Subcommittee on Research and Technology, in its ‘Strengthening the US Microelectronics Workforce’ hearing. He presented the CNEU model as one way to prepare the workforce for the needs of the Chips for America Act. But he also urged speedy action on authorising funding. ‘Congress has been moving very slowly,’ Awadelkarim commented. He noted that the semiconductor industry, politicians and academia are all urging that full funding be granted for both the Chips for America and Fabs Acts. ‘I am hopeful that the bill would be signed by the President before the end of this year,’ he said.
Photonics included Meanwhile, the European Chips Act proposes actions that rest on three pillars, Steinhögl explained. Pillar one is the Chips for Europe Initiative, which is focused on
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