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DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20260817T135457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T135457Z UID:10000136-1787702400-1787961599@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:The Future is Semi @ MIT's Discover Electrical Engineering DESCRIPTION: URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/the-future-is-semi-mits-discover-electrical-engineering/ CATEGORIES:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors,University Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/university-web-tile-master-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T183000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20260513T143814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T133353Z UID:10000131-1782828000-1782844200@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:GTI 2026 Intern Summit DESCRIPTION: URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/gti-2026-intern-summit/ CATEGORIES:GTI,University Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/copy-of-copy-of-gti-intern-summit-conceptinvite-poster-us-copy-400-x-400-px-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T194500 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20260306T211150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T151704Z UID:10000125-1776965400-1776973500@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:The Future is Semi LIVE I Industry\, Up Close DESCRIPTION: URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/explore-careers-powering-the-future-of-technology/ CATEGORIES:University Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/university-live-web-tile.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T173000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20260202T163246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T212109Z UID:10000120-1776259800-1776274200@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:GTI @ Howard University DESCRIPTION: URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/gti-howard-university-2/ CATEGORIES:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors,University Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/tfis_howard_tile.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20260130T155800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T212456Z UID:10000111-1775746800-1775761200@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:GTI @ MIT DESCRIPTION: URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/gti-gsa-mit-and-area-schools/ CATEGORIES:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors,University Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/mit_tile_1-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20260331T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20260331T150000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20260320T183802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T170918Z UID:10000126-1774962000-1774969200@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:GTI @ Sabanci Universitesi\, Istanbul DESCRIPTION: URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/gti-sabanci-university-istanbul/ CATEGORIES:GTI,University Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/university-istanbul-spring-26-web-tile-master.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260310T111500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260310T130000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20251119T172035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T155334Z UID:10000108-1773141300-1773147600@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors: Universita di Genova DESCRIPTION:Navigate Your Way To A Career In Semiconductors\n@ NC State\nFebruary 17\n11:30 AM\n–\n2:30 PM\nEST\nLocation:\nNorth Carolina State University\nCollege of Engineering\nMcKimmon Center\n1101 Gorman Street\nRaleigh\, NC 27606 \n\n\nSemiconductors are the backbone of our increasingly connected\, autonomous\, and intelligent world\, powering technologies like AI\, IoT\, 5G\, and automotive electronics. Join us for the opportunity to Network with industry professionals and receive valuable career advice from industry experts.\nAgenda\n\n \n11:15 AM– 11:30 AM\n\n \nCheck In\n\n \n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nInnovations in Semiconductor Technology Explore emerging trends\, cutting-edge research\, and career insights from a technical trailblazer \n\n\n\nTake a closer look at groundbreaking advancements and cutting-edge trends in semiconductor technology\, with a deeper dive into GlobalFoundries’ innovative work. The speaker will share career insights\, highlight essential technical skills\, and reflect on experiences that contribute to success in the industry. \n\n\n \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nInterdisciplinary Innovation in Semiconductors\nDiscover how diverse fields collaborate to drive advancements in technology and learn how to navigate blended career paths \n\n\n\nLearn how diverse fields like electrical engineering\, materials science\, software development\, and data analysis come together to advance semiconductor technology. Panelists will explore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration\, share skills for working across fields\, and offer perspectives on navigating blended career paths. \n\n\n \n1:00 PM – 1:30 PM\n\n \nNetworking Session\nEnjoy refreshments and connect with professionals\, learn about industry opportunities\, and build your career network \n\n\n\nJoin us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss career paths\, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field. \n\n\n\n\nCheck In\n\nPanel Discussion\nInnovations in Semiconductor Technology Explore emerging trends\, cutting-edge research\, and career insights from a technical trailblazer \n\n\n\nTake a closer look at groundbreaking advancements and cutting-edge trends in semiconductor technology\, with a deeper dive into GlobalFoundries’ innovative work. The speaker will share career insights\, highlight essential technical skills\, and reflect on experiences that contribute to success in the industry. \n\n\nPanel Discussion\nInterdisciplinary Innovation in Semiconductors\nDiscover how diverse fields collaborate to drive advancements in technology and learn how to navigate blended career paths \n\n\n\nLearn how diverse fields like electrical engineering\, materials science\, software development\, and data analysis come together to advance semiconductor technology. Panelists will explore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration\, share skills for working across fields\, and offer perspectives on navigating blended career paths. \n\n\nNetworking Session\nEnjoy refreshments and connect with professionals\, learn about industry opportunities\, and build your career network \n\n\n\nJoin us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss career paths\, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field. \n\n\nRegister\n\nParticipating Companies URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/navigate-your-way-to-a-career-in-semiconductors-universita-di-genova/ CATEGORIES:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors,University Programs,WLI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/copy-of-ucla-thumbnail.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T183000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20251028T202936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T144309Z UID:10000107-1763044200-1763058600@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors: UC Los Angeles DESCRIPTION:Navigate Your Way To A Career In Semiconductors\n@ NC State\nFebruary 17\n11:30 AM\n–\n2:30 PM\nEST\nLocation:\nNorth Carolina State University\nCollege of Engineering\nMcKimmon Center\n1101 Gorman Street\nRaleigh\, NC 27606 \n\n\nSemiconductors are the backbone of our increasingly connected\, autonomous\, and intelligent world\, powering technologies like AI\, IoT\, 5G\, and automotive electronics. Join us for the opportunity to Network with industry professionals and receive valuable career advice from industry experts.\nAgenda\n\n \n11:15 AM– 11:30 AM\n\n \nCheck In\n\n \n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nInnovations in Semiconductor Technology Explore emerging trends\, cutting-edge research\, and career insights from a technical trailblazer \n\n\n\nTake a closer look at groundbreaking advancements and cutting-edge trends in semiconductor technology\, with a deeper dive into GlobalFoundries’ innovative work. The speaker will share career insights\, highlight essential technical skills\, and reflect on experiences that contribute to success in the industry. \n\n\n \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nInterdisciplinary Innovation in Semiconductors\nDiscover how diverse fields collaborate to drive advancements in technology and learn how to navigate blended career paths \n\n\n\nLearn how diverse fields like electrical engineering\, materials science\, software development\, and data analysis come together to advance semiconductor technology. Panelists will explore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration\, share skills for working across fields\, and offer perspectives on navigating blended career paths. \n\n\n \n1:00 PM – 1:30 PM\n\n \nNetworking Session\nEnjoy refreshments and connect with professionals\, learn about industry opportunities\, and build your career network \n\n\n\nJoin us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss career paths\, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field. \n\n\n\n\nCheck In\n\nPanel Discussion\nInnovations in Semiconductor Technology Explore emerging trends\, cutting-edge research\, and career insights from a technical trailblazer \n\n\n\nTake a closer look at groundbreaking advancements and cutting-edge trends in semiconductor technology\, with a deeper dive into GlobalFoundries’ innovative work. The speaker will share career insights\, highlight essential technical skills\, and reflect on experiences that contribute to success in the industry. \n\n\nPanel Discussion\nInterdisciplinary Innovation in Semiconductors\nDiscover how diverse fields collaborate to drive advancements in technology and learn how to navigate blended career paths \n\n\n\nLearn how diverse fields like electrical engineering\, materials science\, software development\, and data analysis come together to advance semiconductor technology. Panelists will explore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration\, share skills for working across fields\, and offer perspectives on navigating blended career paths. \n\n\nNetworking Session\nEnjoy refreshments and connect with professionals\, learn about industry opportunities\, and build your career network \n\n\n\nJoin us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss career paths\, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field. \n\n\nRegister\n\nParticipating Companies URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/navigate-your-way-to-a-career-in-semiconductors-uc-los-angeles/ CATEGORIES:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors,University Programs,WLI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ucla-thumbnail.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T160000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20250207T194332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T193811Z UID:10000080-1761652800-1761667200@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors: Texas A&M University DESCRIPTION:Navigate Your Way To A Career In Semiconductors\n@ NC State\nFebruary 17\n11:30 AM\n–\n2:30 PM\nEST\nLocation:\nNorth Carolina State University\nCollege of Engineering\nMcKimmon Center\n1101 Gorman Street\nRaleigh\, NC 27606 \n\n\nSemiconductors are the backbone of our increasingly connected\, autonomous\, and intelligent world\, powering technologies like AI\, IoT\, 5G\, and automotive electronics. Join us for the opportunity to Network with industry professionals and receive valuable career advice from industry experts.\nAgenda\n\n \n11:15 AM– 11:30 AM\n\n \nCheck In\n\n \n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nInnovations in Semiconductor Technology Explore emerging trends\, cutting-edge research\, and career insights from a technical trailblazer \n\n\n\nTake a closer look at groundbreaking advancements and cutting-edge trends in semiconductor technology\, with a deeper dive into GlobalFoundries’ innovative work. The speaker will share career insights\, highlight essential technical skills\, and reflect on experiences that contribute to success in the industry. \n\n\n \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nInterdisciplinary Innovation in Semiconductors\nDiscover how diverse fields collaborate to drive advancements in technology and learn how to navigate blended career paths \n\n\n\nLearn how diverse fields like electrical engineering\, materials science\, software development\, and data analysis come together to advance semiconductor technology. Panelists will explore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration\, share skills for working across fields\, and offer perspectives on navigating blended career paths. \n\n\n \n1:00 PM – 1:30 PM\n\n \nNetworking Session\nEnjoy refreshments and connect with professionals\, learn about industry opportunities\, and build your career network \n\n\n\nJoin us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss career paths\, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field. \n\n\n\n\nCheck In\n\nPanel Discussion\nInnovations in Semiconductor Technology Explore emerging trends\, cutting-edge research\, and career insights from a technical trailblazer \n\n\n\nTake a closer look at groundbreaking advancements and cutting-edge trends in semiconductor technology\, with a deeper dive into GlobalFoundries’ innovative work. The speaker will share career insights\, highlight essential technical skills\, and reflect on experiences that contribute to success in the industry. \n\n\nPanel Discussion\nInterdisciplinary Innovation in Semiconductors\nDiscover how diverse fields collaborate to drive advancements in technology and learn how to navigate blended career paths \n\n\n\nLearn how diverse fields like electrical engineering\, materials science\, software development\, and data analysis come together to advance semiconductor technology. Panelists will explore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration\, share skills for working across fields\, and offer perspectives on navigating blended career paths. \n\n\nNetworking Session\nEnjoy refreshments and connect with professionals\, learn about industry opportunities\, and build your career network \n\n\n\nJoin us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss career paths\, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field. \n\n\nRegister\n\nParticipating Companies URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/navigate-your-way-to-a-career-in-semiconductors-uc-berkeley-2/ CATEGORIES:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors,University Programs,WLI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tamu-thumbnail.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T180000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20250207T194138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T162830Z UID:10000079-1759847400-1759860000@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors @ UC Berkeley DESCRIPTION:Navigate Your Way To A Career In Semiconductors\n@ NC State\nFebruary 17\n11:30 AM\n–\n2:30 PM\nEST\nLocation:\nNorth Carolina State University\nCollege of Engineering\nMcKimmon Center\n1101 Gorman Street\nRaleigh\, NC 27606 \n\n\nSemiconductors are the backbone of our increasingly connected\, autonomous\, and intelligent world\, powering technologies like AI\, IoT\, 5G\, and automotive electronics. Join us for the opportunity to Network with industry professionals and receive valuable career advice from industry experts.\nAgenda\n\n \n11:15 AM– 11:30 AM\n\n \nCheck In\n\n \n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nInnovations in Semiconductor Technology Explore emerging trends\, cutting-edge research\, and career insights from a technical trailblazer \n\n\n\nTake a closer look at groundbreaking advancements and cutting-edge trends in semiconductor technology\, with a deeper dive into GlobalFoundries’ innovative work. The speaker will share career insights\, highlight essential technical skills\, and reflect on experiences that contribute to success in the industry. \n\n\n \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nInterdisciplinary Innovation in Semiconductors\nDiscover how diverse fields collaborate to drive advancements in technology and learn how to navigate blended career paths \n\n\n\nLearn how diverse fields like electrical engineering\, materials science\, software development\, and data analysis come together to advance semiconductor technology. Panelists will explore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration\, share skills for working across fields\, and offer perspectives on navigating blended career paths. \n\n\n \n1:00 PM – 1:30 PM\n\n \nNetworking Session\nEnjoy refreshments and connect with professionals\, learn about industry opportunities\, and build your career network \n\n\n\nJoin us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss career paths\, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field. \n\n\n\n\nCheck In\n\nPanel Discussion\nInnovations in Semiconductor Technology Explore emerging trends\, cutting-edge research\, and career insights from a technical trailblazer \n\n\n\nTake a closer look at groundbreaking advancements and cutting-edge trends in semiconductor technology\, with a deeper dive into GlobalFoundries’ innovative work. The speaker will share career insights\, highlight essential technical skills\, and reflect on experiences that contribute to success in the industry. \n\n\nPanel Discussion\nInterdisciplinary Innovation in Semiconductors\nDiscover how diverse fields collaborate to drive advancements in technology and learn how to navigate blended career paths \n\n\n\nLearn how diverse fields like electrical engineering\, materials science\, software development\, and data analysis come together to advance semiconductor technology. Panelists will explore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration\, share skills for working across fields\, and offer perspectives on navigating blended career paths. \n\n\nNetworking Session\nEnjoy refreshments and connect with professionals\, learn about industry opportunities\, and build your career network \n\n\n\nJoin us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss career paths\, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field. \n\n\nRegister\n\nParticipating Companies URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/navigate-your-way-to-a-career-in-semiconductors-uc-berkeley/ CATEGORIES:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors,University Programs,WLI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/berkeley-thumbnail.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T163000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20250610T140906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T154456Z UID:10000099-1759410000-1759422600@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors @ San Jose State University DESCRIPTION:Navigate Your Way To A Career In Semiconductors\n@ NC State\nFebruary 17\n11:30 AM\n–\n2:30 PM\nEST\nLocation:\nNorth Carolina State University\nCollege of Engineering\nMcKimmon Center\n1101 Gorman Street\nRaleigh\, NC 27606 \n\n\nSemiconductors are the backbone of our increasingly connected\, autonomous\, and intelligent world\, powering technologies like AI\, IoT\, 5G\, and automotive electronics. Join us for the opportunity to Network with industry professionals and receive valuable career advice from industry experts.\nAgenda\n\n \n11:15 AM– 11:30 AM\n\n \nCheck In\n\n \n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nInnovations in Semiconductor Technology Explore emerging trends\, cutting-edge research\, and career insights from a technical trailblazer \n\n\n\nTake a closer look at groundbreaking advancements and cutting-edge trends in semiconductor technology\, with a deeper dive into GlobalFoundries’ innovative work. The speaker will share career insights\, highlight essential technical skills\, and reflect on experiences that contribute to success in the industry. \n\n\n \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nInterdisciplinary Innovation in Semiconductors\nDiscover how diverse fields collaborate to drive advancements in technology and learn how to navigate blended career paths \n\n\n\nLearn how diverse fields like electrical engineering\, materials science\, software development\, and data analysis come together to advance semiconductor technology. Panelists will explore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration\, share skills for working across fields\, and offer perspectives on navigating blended career paths. \n\n\n \n1:00 PM – 1:30 PM\n\n \nNetworking Session\nEnjoy refreshments and connect with professionals\, learn about industry opportunities\, and build your career network \n\n\n\nJoin us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss career paths\, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field. \n\n\n\n\nCheck In\n\nPanel Discussion\nInnovations in Semiconductor Technology Explore emerging trends\, cutting-edge research\, and career insights from a technical trailblazer \n\n\n\nTake a closer look at groundbreaking advancements and cutting-edge trends in semiconductor technology\, with a deeper dive into GlobalFoundries’ innovative work. The speaker will share career insights\, highlight essential technical skills\, and reflect on experiences that contribute to success in the industry. \n\n\nPanel Discussion\nInterdisciplinary Innovation in Semiconductors\nDiscover how diverse fields collaborate to drive advancements in technology and learn how to navigate blended career paths \n\n\n\nLearn how diverse fields like electrical engineering\, materials science\, software development\, and data analysis come together to advance semiconductor technology. Panelists will explore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration\, share skills for working across fields\, and offer perspectives on navigating blended career paths. \n\n\nNetworking Session\nEnjoy refreshments and connect with professionals\, learn about industry opportunities\, and build your career network \n\n\n\nJoin us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss career paths\, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field. \n\n\nRegister\n\nParticipating Companies URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/navigate-your-way-to-a-career-in-semiconductors-san-jose-state-tentative/ CATEGORIES:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors,University Programs,WLI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/san-jose-state-thumbnail.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Taipei:20250925T133000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Taipei:20250925T170000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20250815T161710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T071654Z UID:10000105-1758807000-1758819600@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors @ NCKU-Tainan DESCRIPTION:Technological Professions Mini Talk 科技人微講堂\n Advantest\n ASE\n Micron\n TSMC\nNavigate Your Way To A Career In Semiconductors\n@ NC State\nFebruary 17\n11:30 AM\n–\n2:30 PM\nEST\nLocation:\nNorth Carolina State University\nCollege of Engineering\nMcKimmon Center\n1101 Gorman Street\nRaleigh\, NC 27606 \n\n\nSemiconductors are the backbone of our increasingly connected\, autonomous\, and intelligent world\, powering technologies like AI\, IoT\, 5G\, and automotive electronics. Join us for the opportunity to Network with industry professionals and receive valuable career advice from industry experts.\nAgenda\n\n \n11:15 AM– 11:30 AM\n\n \nCheck In\n\n \n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nInnovations in Semiconductor Technology Explore emerging trends\, cutting-edge research\, and career insights from a technical trailblazer \n\n\n\nTake a closer look at groundbreaking advancements and cutting-edge trends in semiconductor technology\, with a deeper dive into GlobalFoundries’ innovative work. The speaker will share career insights\, highlight essential technical skills\, and reflect on experiences that contribute to success in the industry. \n\n\n \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nInterdisciplinary Innovation in Semiconductors\nDiscover how diverse fields collaborate to drive advancements in technology and learn how to navigate blended career paths \n\n\n\nLearn how diverse fields like electrical engineering\, materials science\, software development\, and data analysis come together to advance semiconductor technology. Panelists will explore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration\, share skills for working across fields\, and offer perspectives on navigating blended career paths. \n\n\n \n1:00 PM – 1:30 PM\n\n \nNetworking Session\nEnjoy refreshments and connect with professionals\, learn about industry opportunities\, and build your career network \n\n\n\nJoin us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss career paths\, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field. \n\n\n\n\nCheck In\n\nPanel Discussion\nInnovations in Semiconductor Technology Explore emerging trends\, cutting-edge research\, and career insights from a technical trailblazer \n\n\n\nTake a closer look at groundbreaking advancements and cutting-edge trends in semiconductor technology\, with a deeper dive into GlobalFoundries’ innovative work. The speaker will share career insights\, highlight essential technical skills\, and reflect on experiences that contribute to success in the industry. \n\n\nPanel Discussion\nInterdisciplinary Innovation in Semiconductors\nDiscover how diverse fields collaborate to drive advancements in technology and learn how to navigate blended career paths \n\n\n\nLearn how diverse fields like electrical engineering\, materials science\, software development\, and data analysis come together to advance semiconductor technology. Panelists will explore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration\, share skills for working across fields\, and offer perspectives on navigating blended career paths. \n\n\nNetworking Session\nEnjoy refreshments and connect with professionals\, learn about industry opportunities\, and build your career network \n\n\n\nJoin us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss career paths\, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field. \n\n\nRegister\n\nParticipating Companies URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/navigate-your-way-to-a-career-in-semiconductors-ncku-tainan/ CATEGORIES:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors,University Programs,WLI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ncku-event-photo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T170000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20250207T194647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T144844Z UID:10000081-1758717000-1758733200@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors @ Georgia Tech DESCRIPTION:Navigate Your Way To A Career In Semiconductors\n@ NC State\nFebruary 17\n11:30 AM\n–\n2:30 PM\nEST\nLocation:\nNorth Carolina State University\nCollege of Engineering\nMcKimmon Center\n1101 Gorman Street\nRaleigh\, NC 27606 \n\n\nSemiconductors are the backbone of our increasingly connected\, autonomous\, and intelligent world\, powering technologies like AI\, IoT\, 5G\, and automotive electronics. Join us for the opportunity to Network with industry professionals and receive valuable career advice from industry experts.\nAgenda\n\n \n11:15 AM– 11:30 AM\n\n \nCheck In\n\n \n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nInnovations in Semiconductor Technology Explore emerging trends\, cutting-edge research\, and career insights from a technical trailblazer \n\n\n\nTake a closer look at groundbreaking advancements and cutting-edge trends in semiconductor technology\, with a deeper dive into GlobalFoundries’ innovative work. The speaker will share career insights\, highlight essential technical skills\, and reflect on experiences that contribute to success in the industry. \n\n\n \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nInterdisciplinary Innovation in Semiconductors\nDiscover how diverse fields collaborate to drive advancements in technology and learn how to navigate blended career paths \n\n\n\nLearn how diverse fields like electrical engineering\, materials science\, software development\, and data analysis come together to advance semiconductor technology. Panelists will explore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration\, share skills for working across fields\, and offer perspectives on navigating blended career paths. \n\n\n \n1:00 PM – 1:30 PM\n\n \nNetworking Session\nEnjoy refreshments and connect with professionals\, learn about industry opportunities\, and build your career network \n\n\n\nJoin us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss career paths\, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field. \n\n\n\n\nCheck In\n\nPanel Discussion\nInnovations in Semiconductor Technology Explore emerging trends\, cutting-edge research\, and career insights from a technical trailblazer \n\n\n\nTake a closer look at groundbreaking advancements and cutting-edge trends in semiconductor technology\, with a deeper dive into GlobalFoundries’ innovative work. The speaker will share career insights\, highlight essential technical skills\, and reflect on experiences that contribute to success in the industry. \n\n\nPanel Discussion\nInterdisciplinary Innovation in Semiconductors\nDiscover how diverse fields collaborate to drive advancements in technology and learn how to navigate blended career paths \n\n\n\nLearn how diverse fields like electrical engineering\, materials science\, software development\, and data analysis come together to advance semiconductor technology. Panelists will explore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration\, share skills for working across fields\, and offer perspectives on navigating blended career paths. \n\n\nNetworking Session\nEnjoy refreshments and connect with professionals\, learn about industry opportunities\, and build your career network \n\n\n\nJoin us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss career paths\, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field. \n\n\nRegister\n\nParticipating Companies URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/navigate-your-way-to-a-career-in-semiconductors-georgia-tech/ CATEGORIES:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors,University Programs,WLI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/georgia-tech-thumbnail.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T150000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20250610T135746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T130135Z UID:10000098-1758279600-1758294000@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors @ NC State DESCRIPTION:Navigate Your Way To A Career In Semiconductors\n@ NC State\nFebruary 17\n11:30 AM\n–\n2:30 PM\nEST\nLocation:\nNorth Carolina State University\nCollege of Engineering\nMcKimmon Center\n1101 Gorman Street\nRaleigh\, NC 27606 \n\n\nSemiconductors are the backbone of our increasingly connected\, autonomous\, and intelligent world\, powering technologies like AI\, IoT\, 5G\, and automotive electronics. Join us for the opportunity to Network with industry professionals and receive valuable career advice from industry experts.\nAgenda\n\n \n11:15 AM– 11:30 AM\n\n \nCheck In\n\n \n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nInnovations in Semiconductor Technology Explore emerging trends\, cutting-edge research\, and career insights from a technical trailblazer \n\n\n\nTake a closer look at groundbreaking advancements and cutting-edge trends in semiconductor technology\, with a deeper dive into GlobalFoundries’ innovative work. The speaker will share career insights\, highlight essential technical skills\, and reflect on experiences that contribute to success in the industry. \n\n\n \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nInterdisciplinary Innovation in Semiconductors\nDiscover how diverse fields collaborate to drive advancements in technology and learn how to navigate blended career paths \n\n\n\nLearn how diverse fields like electrical engineering\, materials science\, software development\, and data analysis come together to advance semiconductor technology. Panelists will explore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration\, share skills for working across fields\, and offer perspectives on navigating blended career paths. \n\n\n \n1:00 PM – 1:30 PM\n\n \nNetworking Session\nEnjoy refreshments and connect with professionals\, learn about industry opportunities\, and build your career network \n\n\n\nJoin us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss career paths\, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field. \n\n\n\n\nCheck In\n\nPanel Discussion\nInnovations in Semiconductor Technology Explore emerging trends\, cutting-edge research\, and career insights from a technical trailblazer \n\n\n\nTake a closer look at groundbreaking advancements and cutting-edge trends in semiconductor technology\, with a deeper dive into GlobalFoundries’ innovative work. The speaker will share career insights\, highlight essential technical skills\, and reflect on experiences that contribute to success in the industry. \n\n\nPanel Discussion\nInterdisciplinary Innovation in Semiconductors\nDiscover how diverse fields collaborate to drive advancements in technology and learn how to navigate blended career paths \n\n\n\nLearn how diverse fields like electrical engineering\, materials science\, software development\, and data analysis come together to advance semiconductor technology. Panelists will explore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration\, share skills for working across fields\, and offer perspectives on navigating blended career paths. \n\n\nNetworking Session\nEnjoy refreshments and connect with professionals\, learn about industry opportunities\, and build your career network \n\n\n\nJoin us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss career paths\, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field. \n\n\nRegister\n\nParticipating Companies URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/navigate-your-way-to-a-career-in-semiconductors-nc-state-2/ CATEGORIES:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors,University Programs,WLI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/nc-state-nc-at.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T140000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20250207T193146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T172625Z UID:10000078-1757413800-1757426400@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors @ The University of Texas at Austin DESCRIPTION:Navigate Your Way To A Career In Semiconductors\n@ NC State\nFebruary 17\n11:30 AM\n–\n2:30 PM\nEST\nLocation:\nNorth Carolina State University\nCollege of Engineering\nMcKimmon Center\n1101 Gorman Street\nRaleigh\, NC 27606 \n\n\nSemiconductors are the backbone of our increasingly connected\, autonomous\, and intelligent world\, powering technologies like AI\, IoT\, 5G\, and automotive electronics. Join us for the opportunity to Network with industry professionals and receive valuable career advice from industry experts.\nAgenda\n\n \n11:15 AM– 11:30 AM\n\n \nCheck In\n\n \n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nInnovations in Semiconductor Technology Explore emerging trends\, cutting-edge research\, and career insights from a technical trailblazer \n\n\n\nTake a closer look at groundbreaking advancements and cutting-edge trends in semiconductor technology\, with a deeper dive into GlobalFoundries’ innovative work. The speaker will share career insights\, highlight essential technical skills\, and reflect on experiences that contribute to success in the industry. \n\n\n \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nInterdisciplinary Innovation in Semiconductors\nDiscover how diverse fields collaborate to drive advancements in technology and learn how to navigate blended career paths \n\n\n\nLearn how diverse fields like electrical engineering\, materials science\, software development\, and data analysis come together to advance semiconductor technology. Panelists will explore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration\, share skills for working across fields\, and offer perspectives on navigating blended career paths. \n\n\n \n1:00 PM – 1:30 PM\n\n \nNetworking Session\nEnjoy refreshments and connect with professionals\, learn about industry opportunities\, and build your career network \n\n\n\nJoin us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss career paths\, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field. \n\n\n\n\nCheck In\n\nPanel Discussion\nInnovations in Semiconductor Technology Explore emerging trends\, cutting-edge research\, and career insights from a technical trailblazer \n\n\n\nTake a closer look at groundbreaking advancements and cutting-edge trends in semiconductor technology\, with a deeper dive into GlobalFoundries’ innovative work. The speaker will share career insights\, highlight essential technical skills\, and reflect on experiences that contribute to success in the industry. \n\n\nPanel Discussion\nInterdisciplinary Innovation in Semiconductors\nDiscover how diverse fields collaborate to drive advancements in technology and learn how to navigate blended career paths \n\n\n\nLearn how diverse fields like electrical engineering\, materials science\, software development\, and data analysis come together to advance semiconductor technology. Panelists will explore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration\, share skills for working across fields\, and offer perspectives on navigating blended career paths. \n\n\nNetworking Session\nEnjoy refreshments and connect with professionals\, learn about industry opportunities\, and build your career network \n\n\n\nJoin us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss career paths\, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field. \n\n\nRegister\n\nParticipating Companies URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/navigate-your-way-to-a-career-in-semiconductors-ut-austin/ CATEGORIES:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors,University Programs,WLI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ut-austin-thumbnail-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T200000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20250403T154430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T133835Z UID:10000089-1748457000-1748462400@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:Shaping the Future: A Fireside Chat with Women in Semiconductors @ UC Davis DESCRIPTION:Navigate Your Way To A Career In Semiconductors\n@ MIT\nFebruary 25\n4:00 PM\n–\n7:00 PM\nEST\nLocation:\nMIT MEDIA LAB\n\n\nSemiconductors are the backbone of our increasingly connected\, autonomous\, and intelligent world\, powering technologies like AI\, IoT\, 5G\, and automotive electronics. Join us for the opportunity to Network with industry professionals and receive valuable career advice from industry experts.\nRegister\n\nMIT Students\n\n\nStudents From Nearby Schools\n\nAgenda\n\n \n4:15 PM – 5:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nDriving Innovation:\nKey Technologies Shaping the Future of Semiconductors and AI \n\n\n \n5:00 PM – 5:45 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nBuilding the Future:\nThe Power of Diverse Perspectives and Talent in Semiconductor Innovation \n\n\n \n5:45 PM – 7:00 PM\n\n \nNetworking and Refreshments with Industry Leaders\n\n\n\nPanel Discussion\nDriving Innovation:\nKey Technologies Shaping the Future of Semiconductors and AI \n\n\nPanel Discussion\nBuilding the Future:\nThe Power of Diverse Perspectives and Talent in Semiconductor Innovation \n\n\nNetworking and Refreshments with Industry Leaders\n\nParticipating Companies URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/students-meet-industry-women-in-semiconductors-uc-davis/ CATEGORIES:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors,University Programs,WLI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/uc-davis-thumbnail-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250523T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250523T170000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20250429T131056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T153518Z UID:10000090-1748010600-1748019600@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors @ ETH Zurich DESCRIPTION:Navigate Your Way To A Career In Semiconductors\n@ NC State\nFebruary 17\n11:30 AM\n–\n2:30 PM\nEST\nLocation:\nNorth Carolina State University\nCollege of Engineering\nMcKimmon Center\n1101 Gorman Street\nRaleigh\, NC 27606 \n\n\nSemiconductors are the backbone of our increasingly connected\, autonomous\, and intelligent world\, powering technologies like AI\, IoT\, 5G\, and automotive electronics. Join us for the opportunity to Network with industry professionals and receive valuable career advice from industry experts.\nAgenda\n\n \n11:15 AM– 11:30 AM\n\n \nCheck In\n\n \n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nInnovations in Semiconductor Technology Explore emerging trends\, cutting-edge research\, and career insights from a technical trailblazer \n\n\n\nTake a closer look at groundbreaking advancements and cutting-edge trends in semiconductor technology\, with a deeper dive into GlobalFoundries’ innovative work. The speaker will share career insights\, highlight essential technical skills\, and reflect on experiences that contribute to success in the industry. \n\n\n \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nInterdisciplinary Innovation in Semiconductors\nDiscover how diverse fields collaborate to drive advancements in technology and learn how to navigate blended career paths \n\n\n\nLearn how diverse fields like electrical engineering\, materials science\, software development\, and data analysis come together to advance semiconductor technology. Panelists will explore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration\, share skills for working across fields\, and offer perspectives on navigating blended career paths. \n\n\n \n1:00 PM – 1:30 PM\n\n \nNetworking Session\nEnjoy refreshments and connect with professionals\, learn about industry opportunities\, and build your career network \n\n\n\nJoin us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss career paths\, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field. \n\n\n\n\nCheck In\n\nPanel Discussion\nInnovations in Semiconductor Technology Explore emerging trends\, cutting-edge research\, and career insights from a technical trailblazer \n\n\n\nTake a closer look at groundbreaking advancements and cutting-edge trends in semiconductor technology\, with a deeper dive into GlobalFoundries’ innovative work. The speaker will share career insights\, highlight essential technical skills\, and reflect on experiences that contribute to success in the industry. \n\n\nPanel Discussion\nInterdisciplinary Innovation in Semiconductors\nDiscover how diverse fields collaborate to drive advancements in technology and learn how to navigate blended career paths \n\n\n\nLearn how diverse fields like electrical engineering\, materials science\, software development\, and data analysis come together to advance semiconductor technology. Panelists will explore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration\, share skills for working across fields\, and offer perspectives on navigating blended career paths. \n\n\nNetworking Session\nEnjoy refreshments and connect with professionals\, learn about industry opportunities\, and build your career network \n\n\n\nJoin us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss career paths\, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field. \n\n\nRegister\n\nParticipating Companies URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/navigate-your-way-to-a-career-in-semiconductors-eth-zurich/ CATEGORIES:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors,University Programs,WLI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/eth-zurich.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T200000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20250429T132733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T150904Z UID:10000091-1747852200-1747857600@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:Shaping the Future: A Fireside Chat with Women in Semiconductors @ UCLA DESCRIPTION:Navigate Your Way To A Career In Semiconductors\n@ MIT\nFebruary 25\n4:00 PM\n–\n7:00 PM\nEST\nLocation:\nMIT MEDIA LAB\n\n\nSemiconductors are the backbone of our increasingly connected\, autonomous\, and intelligent world\, powering technologies like AI\, IoT\, 5G\, and automotive electronics. Join us for the opportunity to Network with industry professionals and receive valuable career advice from industry experts.\nRegister\n\nMIT Students\n\n\nStudents From Nearby Schools\n\nAgenda\n\n \n4:15 PM – 5:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nDriving Innovation:\nKey Technologies Shaping the Future of Semiconductors and AI \n\n\n \n5:00 PM – 5:45 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nBuilding the Future:\nThe Power of Diverse Perspectives and Talent in Semiconductor Innovation \n\n\n \n5:45 PM – 7:00 PM\n\n \nNetworking and Refreshments with Industry Leaders\n\n\n\nPanel Discussion\nDriving Innovation:\nKey Technologies Shaping the Future of Semiconductors and AI \n\n\nPanel Discussion\nBuilding the Future:\nThe Power of Diverse Perspectives and Talent in Semiconductor Innovation \n\n\nNetworking and Refreshments with Industry Leaders\n\nParticipating Companies URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/shaping-the-future-a-fireside-chat-with-women-in-semiconductors-ucla/ CATEGORIES:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors,University Programs,WLI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ucla-thumbnail.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T150000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20250207T190723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T145547Z UID:10000076-1744192800-1744210800@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:Semiconductor Industry Takeover Day @ Howard University DESCRIPTION:Navigate Your Way To A Career In Semiconductors\n@ MIT\nFebruary 25\n4:00 PM\n–\n7:00 PM\nEST\nLocation:\nMIT MEDIA LAB\n\n\nSemiconductors are the backbone of our increasingly connected\, autonomous\, and intelligent world\, powering technologies like AI\, IoT\, 5G\, and automotive electronics. Join us for the opportunity to Network with industry professionals and receive valuable career advice from industry experts.\nRegister\n\nMIT Students\n\n\nStudents From Nearby Schools\n\nAgenda\n\n \n4:15 PM – 5:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nDriving Innovation:\nKey Technologies Shaping the Future of Semiconductors and AI \n\n\n \n5:00 PM – 5:45 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nBuilding the Future:\nThe Power of Diverse Perspectives and Talent in Semiconductor Innovation \n\n\n \n5:45 PM – 7:00 PM\n\n \nNetworking and Refreshments with Industry Leaders\n\n\n\nPanel Discussion\nDriving Innovation:\nKey Technologies Shaping the Future of Semiconductors and AI \n\n\nPanel Discussion\nBuilding the Future:\nThe Power of Diverse Perspectives and Talent in Semiconductor Innovation \n\n\nNetworking and Refreshments with Industry Leaders\n\nParticipating Companies URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/semiconductor-industry-takeover-day-howard-university/ CATEGORIES:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors,University Programs,WLI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/howard-thumbnail.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250326T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250326T170000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20250304T223952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T145547Z UID:10000087-1742997600-1743008400@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors @ Technical University of Cluj-Napoca DESCRIPTION:Navigate Your Way To A Career In Semiconductors\n@ NC State\nFebruary 17\n11:30 AM\n–\n2:30 PM\nEST\nLocation:\nNorth Carolina State University\nCollege of Engineering\nMcKimmon Center\n1101 Gorman Street\nRaleigh\, NC 27606 \n\n\nSemiconductors are the backbone of our increasingly connected\, autonomous\, and intelligent world\, powering technologies like AI\, IoT\, 5G\, and automotive electronics. Join us for the opportunity to Network with industry professionals and receive valuable career advice from industry experts.\nAgenda\n\n \n11:15 AM– 11:30 AM\n\n \nCheck In\n\n \n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nInnovations in Semiconductor Technology Explore emerging trends\, cutting-edge research\, and career insights from a technical trailblazer \n\n\n\nTake a closer look at groundbreaking advancements and cutting-edge trends in semiconductor technology\, with a deeper dive into GlobalFoundries’ innovative work. The speaker will share career insights\, highlight essential technical skills\, and reflect on experiences that contribute to success in the industry. \n\n\n \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nInterdisciplinary Innovation in Semiconductors\nDiscover how diverse fields collaborate to drive advancements in technology and learn how to navigate blended career paths \n\n\n\nLearn how diverse fields like electrical engineering\, materials science\, software development\, and data analysis come together to advance semiconductor technology. Panelists will explore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration\, share skills for working across fields\, and offer perspectives on navigating blended career paths. \n\n\n \n1:00 PM – 1:30 PM\n\n \nNetworking Session\nEnjoy refreshments and connect with professionals\, learn about industry opportunities\, and build your career network \n\n\n\nJoin us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss career paths\, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field. \n\n\n\n\nCheck In\n\nPanel Discussion\nInnovations in Semiconductor Technology Explore emerging trends\, cutting-edge research\, and career insights from a technical trailblazer \n\n\n\nTake a closer look at groundbreaking advancements and cutting-edge trends in semiconductor technology\, with a deeper dive into GlobalFoundries’ innovative work. The speaker will share career insights\, highlight essential technical skills\, and reflect on experiences that contribute to success in the industry. \n\n\nPanel Discussion\nInterdisciplinary Innovation in Semiconductors\nDiscover how diverse fields collaborate to drive advancements in technology and learn how to navigate blended career paths \n\n\n\nLearn how diverse fields like electrical engineering\, materials science\, software development\, and data analysis come together to advance semiconductor technology. Panelists will explore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration\, share skills for working across fields\, and offer perspectives on navigating blended career paths. \n\n\nNetworking Session\nEnjoy refreshments and connect with professionals\, learn about industry opportunities\, and build your career network \n\n\n\nJoin us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss career paths\, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field. \n\n\nRegister\n\nParticipating Companies URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/navigate-your-way-to-a-career-in-semiconductors-tucn/ CATEGORIES:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors,University Programs,WLI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/University-Thumbnail-2024-Square-min.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T190000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20250110T155107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T145547Z UID:10000072-1740499200-1740510000@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors @ MIT DESCRIPTION:Navigate Your Way To A Career In Semiconductors\n@ MIT\nFebruary 25\n4:00 PM\n–\n7:00 PM\nEST\nLocation:\nMIT MEDIA LAB\n\n\nSemiconductors are the backbone of our increasingly connected\, autonomous\, and intelligent world\, powering technologies like AI\, IoT\, 5G\, and automotive electronics. Join us for the opportunity to Network with industry professionals and receive valuable career advice from industry experts.\nRegister\n\nMIT Students\n\n\nStudents From Nearby Schools\n\nAgenda\n\n \n4:15 PM – 5:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nDriving Innovation:\nKey Technologies Shaping the Future of Semiconductors and AI \n\n\n \n5:00 PM – 5:45 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nBuilding the Future:\nThe Power of Diverse Perspectives and Talent in Semiconductor Innovation \n\n\n \n5:45 PM – 7:00 PM\n\n \nNetworking and Refreshments with Industry Leaders\n\n\n\nPanel Discussion\nDriving Innovation:\nKey Technologies Shaping the Future of Semiconductors and AI \n\n\nPanel Discussion\nBuilding the Future:\nThe Power of Diverse Perspectives and Talent in Semiconductor Innovation \n\n\nNetworking and Refreshments with Industry Leaders\n\nParticipating Companies URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/navigate-your-way-to-a-career-in-semiconductors-mit/ CATEGORIES:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors,University Programs,WLI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/University-Thumbnail-2024-Square-min.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T143000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20250113T171832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T145547Z UID:10000073-1739791800-1739802600@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors @ NC State DESCRIPTION:Navigate Your Way To A Career In Semiconductors\n@ NC State\nFebruary 17\n11:30 AM\n–\n2:30 PM\nEST\nLocation:\nNorth Carolina State University\nCollege of Engineering\nMcKimmon Center\n1101 Gorman Street\nRaleigh\, NC 27606 \n\n\nSemiconductors are the backbone of our increasingly connected\, autonomous\, and intelligent world\, powering technologies like AI\, IoT\, 5G\, and automotive electronics. Join us for the opportunity to Network with industry professionals and receive valuable career advice from industry experts.\nAgenda\n\n \n11:15 AM– 11:30 AM\n\n \nCheck In\n\n \n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nInnovations in Semiconductor Technology Explore emerging trends\, cutting-edge research\, and career insights from a technical trailblazer \n\n\n\nTake a closer look at groundbreaking advancements and cutting-edge trends in semiconductor technology\, with a deeper dive into GlobalFoundries’ innovative work. The speaker will share career insights\, highlight essential technical skills\, and reflect on experiences that contribute to success in the industry. \n\n\n \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM\n\n \nPanel Discussion\nInterdisciplinary Innovation in Semiconductors\nDiscover how diverse fields collaborate to drive advancements in technology and learn how to navigate blended career paths \n\n\n\nLearn how diverse fields like electrical engineering\, materials science\, software development\, and data analysis come together to advance semiconductor technology. Panelists will explore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration\, share skills for working across fields\, and offer perspectives on navigating blended career paths. \n\n\n \n1:00 PM – 1:30 PM\n\n \nNetworking Session\nEnjoy refreshments and connect with professionals\, learn about industry opportunities\, and build your career network \n\n\n\nJoin us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss career paths\, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field. \n\n\n\n\nCheck In\n\nPanel Discussion\nInnovations in Semiconductor Technology Explore emerging trends\, cutting-edge research\, and career insights from a technical trailblazer \n\n\n\nTake a closer look at groundbreaking advancements and cutting-edge trends in semiconductor technology\, with a deeper dive into GlobalFoundries’ innovative work. The speaker will share career insights\, highlight essential technical skills\, and reflect on experiences that contribute to success in the industry. \n\n\nPanel Discussion\nInterdisciplinary Innovation in Semiconductors\nDiscover how diverse fields collaborate to drive advancements in technology and learn how to navigate blended career paths \n\n\n\nLearn how diverse fields like electrical engineering\, materials science\, software development\, and data analysis come together to advance semiconductor technology. Panelists will explore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration\, share skills for working across fields\, and offer perspectives on navigating blended career paths. \n\n\nNetworking Session\nEnjoy refreshments and connect with professionals\, learn about industry opportunities\, and build your career network \n\n\n\nJoin us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss career paths\, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field. \n\n\nRegister\n\nParticipating Companies URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/navigate-your-way-to-a-career-in-semiconductors-nc-state/ CATEGORIES:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors,University Programs,WLI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/University-Thumbnail-2024-Square-min.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T200000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20240731T161838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T145548Z UID:10000063-1729180800-1729195200@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors @ Purdue DESCRIPTION:October 17\n4:00 PM\n–\n8:00 PM\nEDT\n\n\nAre you a student eager to explore diverse career paths and cutting-edge technologies? Join us for an enlightening event focused on the dynamic world of semiconductors!\n\nThis event offers a unique opportunity for students to delve into the fascinating world of semiconductors\, welcoming all levels of interest\, knowledge\, and expertise. Discover how this industry intersects with various fields of study\, explore potential career pathways\, and network with industry professionals. Don’t miss out on this chance to unlock your potential and shape the future of technology!\n\n\nRegister\n\nAgenda\n\n 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM \n \nKeynote \n– Fowler Hall \n\n\n 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM \n \nModerated Panel Discussion \n– Fowler Hall \n\n\n 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \nNetworking Session and Refreshments \n– MSEE Atrium \n\n\n\n\nKeynote \n– Fowler Hall \n\n\nModerated Panel Discussion \n– Fowler Hall \n\n\nNetworking Session and Refreshments \n– MSEE Atrium \n\n\nRegister\n\nKeynote\nKeynote Speaker\n\nElene Terry\nDirector\,\nSilicon Accelerators\nMeta\n\nView Bio\n\nElene Terry\n×\n\nDirector\, Silicon Accelerators\nMeta\n\nElene Terry is a people leader and technologist focused on bringing Meta Reality Labs product visions to life through innovative silicon design. She leads design and execution of silicon from algorithm to delivery at Meta’s Design Center in Silicon Valley.\n\nElene is a technical expert with 20+ years of industry experience in the field of Semiconductors. Her leadership passion is facilitating the collaboration of large sets of engineers\, each with different areas of expertise\,  to support a common goal and vision for the delivery of world-class silicon solutions. Her technical passion is working on innovative silicon that are used in novel devices and products.\n\nPrior to joining Meta in 2021\, Elene was with Microsoft for 9 years where she served as Partner\, Silicon and System Architecture. In this role\, she was responsible for leading a highly talented group of silicon architects with expertise in performance modeling\, power modeling\, networking and SOC architectures. Her charter was to drive innovation to reality with silicon tapeouts targeting Hololens\, Xbox\, and also datacenter applications. Before joining Microsoft\, Elene was with AMD in design Engineering\, focused on Graphics memory controllers and virtual memory.\n\nElene holds 7 U.S patents in silicon design and has spoken at events like HotChips. She is focused on mentoring senior and emerging female leaders and is honored to participate as a Mentor for GSA WHM Initiative. Elene received her BS from Yale in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering\, graduating Magna Cum Laude. In her spare time\, she serves on the Board of several non-profits including Elevate Tutoring.\n\n\nClose \nModerated\nPanel\n\nDeb Dyson\nSr. Staff Engineering Manager\nMarvell\n\nView Bio\n\nDeb Dyson\n×\n\nSr. Staff Engineering Manager\nMarvell\n\nDeb Dyson has spent over 25 years in the semiconductor industry working for IBM\, Cavium\, and currently Marvell Technology.  She has worked on a variety of products including ASICs\, gaming console processors\, and security processors.   For a large percentage of her career\, she specialized in chip-level timing closure for SoC designs.   Currently\, Deb holds the position of Senior Staff Manager for a physical design team in Marvell’s Compute and Custom Solutions group.   The team designs ARM-based multi-core processors which target three primary end markets:  carrier (with specific focus on 5G base stations)\, enterprise networks\, and data centers.\n\nDeb is passionate about recruiting\, mentoring\, and supporting women in engineering roles.  Over the years\, she has mentored numerous college and professional women and men. She is also a co-founder of her site’s women’s inclusion network where she actively plans and facilitates career-building activities\, as well as creates networking opportunities for her group.\n\nDeb is a graduate of the University of Vermont (BSEE)\, Cornell University (MSEE)\, and is currently pursuing a certificate in Diversity and Inclusion Leadership from Tufts University.\n\nOutside of work\, Deb enjoys downhill skiing\, hiking\, and spending time with her two sons.  She is a proud native New Englander and has lived here most of her life.\n\n\nClose \nPanelists\n\nFauna\nAdams\nDelivery Expert within Enterprise IT\nArm\n\nView Bio\n\nFauna Adams\n×\n\nDelivery Expert within Enterprise IT\nArm\n\nFauna is a delivery expert within Enterprise IT who spearheads technology innovation across Arm\, driving the modernization of engineering platforms with cutting-edge technologies like Cloud\, AI\, and ML. Her primary focus is enhancing engineering productivity and securely enabling partner collaborations to advance Arm’s business objectives. As a key member of the Value Delivery Office\, Fauna collaborates with various organizations within engineering and enablement functions to achieve these goals.\n\n\nClose \n\nPuja Zalavadia\nSr. Director\, Finance Strategic Programs\nMicron\n\nView Bio\n\nPuja Zalavadia\n×\n\nSr. Director\, Finance Strategic Programs\nMicron\n\nPuja has nearly 20 years of diverse experience in engineering and leadership roles\, encompassing front-end semiconductor manufacturing\, supplier and customer management\, quality engineering\, R&D operations\, and new product enablement. Recently\, she transitioned to the Finance team as the Senior Director of Finance Strategic Programs. In this role\, Puja and her team are tasked with evaluating high-impact strategic corporate development projects\, working cross-functionally across the company.\n\nPuja’s extensive experience across various functions—from front-end operations to customer management\, R&D\, and now finance—has provided her with a dynamic career filled with unique opportunities. She has had the privilege of learning from and collaborating closely with numerous senior executives on a variety of critical projects.\n\nPuja holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Additionally\, she has earned a Product Management Certification and completed the Leadership Accelerator Program at the University of California\, Berkeley\, Haas School of Business.\n\n\nClose \n\nAmrita\nSinha\nGM\, Cloud Capacity Planning\nMicrosoft\n\nView Bio\n\nAmrita Sinha\n×\n\nGM\, Cloud Capacity Planning\nMicrosoft\n\nAmrita is a seasoned Senior Executive and Key Influencer\, boasting over two decades of expertise in business planning and operations management at prominent Fortune 100 firms including Apple\, Google\, HP\, Cisco. Currently\, she oversees Cloud Capacity Planning at Microsoft. She has a demonstrated history of formulating effective business strategies\, enhancing revenue growth\, and assembling top-tier teams to meet organizational goals. Amrita resides in the Bay Area\, CA with her husband\, two children\, and an 18-year-old Ragdoll cat.\n\n\nClose \nParticipating Companies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/2024-navigate-your-way-purdue/ CATEGORIES:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors,University Programs,WLI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/University-Thumbnail-2024-Square-min.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Taipei:20241001T133000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Taipei:20241001T162000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20240913T160943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T145548Z UID:10000069-1727789400-1727799600@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors @ NTU - Taipei DESCRIPTION:1F\, Tseng Jiang Hall\, National Taiwan University | Taipei\n信義講堂，鄭江樓1樓，國立臺灣大學\n13:30 – 16:20 Taiwan Standard Time (TST)\n\n\nAre you a student eager to explore diverse career paths and cutting-edge technologies? Join us for an enlightening event focused on the dynamic world of semiconductors!\n\nThis event offers a unique opportunity for students to delve into the fascinating world of semiconductors\, welcoming all levels of interest\, knowledge\, and expertise. Discover how this industry intersects with various fields of study\, explore potential career pathways\, and network with industry professionals. Don’t miss out on this chance to unlock your potential and shape the future of technology!\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n*Participants who attend the entire event will receive a 7-11 gift card. \nRegistration Contact:\nCrystal Wang – cwang@gsaglobal.org\nAgenda\nView Program PDF Here \n\n\n 13:30 – 13:50\n\n \n \nRegistration 報到 \n\n\n\n 13:50 – 14:00\n\n \n \nOpening Remarks 致歡迎詞 \n\n\n 14:00 – 14:50\n\n \n \nWomen in Technological Professions Mini Talk  \n女科技人微講堂 \n\n\n 14:50 – 15:10\n\n \n \nSnacks & Networking 茶歇 & 交流 \n\n\n 15:10 – 15:50\n\n \n \nPanel Discussion with QA專題討論 & QA   \n\nDriving the Future: Diversity in the Semiconductor Industry\n多元文化如何驅動半導體產業的未來發展\n\n 15:50 – 16:00\n\n \n \nClosing Remarks 閉幕致謝 \n\n\n\n\nRegistration 報到 \n\n\n\nOpening Remarks 致歡迎詞 \n\n\nWomen in Technological Professions Mini Talk  \n女科技人微講堂 \n\n\nSnacks & Networking 茶歇 & 交流 \n\n\nPanel Discussion with QA專題討論 & QA   \n\nDriving the Future: Diversity in the Semiconductor Industry\n多元文化如何驅動半導體產業的未來發展\n\nClosing Remarks 閉幕致謝 \n\n\nTitle Sponsor\n\nParticipating Companies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n*Participants who attend the entire event will receive a 7-11 gift card. \nRegistration Contact:\nCrystal Wang – cwang@gsaglobal.org URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/2024-navigate-your-way-ntu-taipei/ CATEGORIES:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors,University Programs,WLI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/University-Thumbnail-2024-Square-min.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240930T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240930T193000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20240909T160531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T145549Z UID:10000068-1727711100-1727724600@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors @ UCLA DESCRIPTION:September 30\, 2024\n3:45 PM\n–\n7:30 PM\nPDT\n\n\nAre you a student eager to explore diverse career paths and cutting-edge technologies? Join us for an enlightening event focused on the dynamic world of semiconductors!\n\nThis event offers a unique opportunity for students to delve into the fascinating world of semiconductors\, welcoming all levels of interest\, knowledge\, and expertise. Discover how this industry intersects with various fields of study\, explore potential career pathways\, and network with industry professionals. Don’t miss out on this chance to unlock your potential and shape the future of technology!\nAgenda\n\n 3:45 PM -4:00 PM\n\n \n \n\nEvent Registration\n\n 4:00 PM –5:00 PM\n\n \n \nOpening Remarks & Keynote Speaker\nOpening\nRemarks\n\nDr. Audrey O’Neal\nAssociate Adjunct Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering\n\nDirector of Women in Engineering\nUCLA\n\nView Bio\n\nDr. Audrey O’Neal\n×\n\nAudrey Pool O’Neal holds an Adjunct Associate Professor appointment in mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA) and is also the director of the UCLA Women in Engineering program (WE@UCLA). In 2024\, O’Neal received the Faculty Leadership Award from the Society of Women Engineers Los Angeles Region.\n\nIn 2021\, she received the Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Staff Award from the UCLA Academic Senate for demonstrating a commitment to the spirit of diversity\, demonstrating leadership abilities through positive interaction between persons of different cultural backgrounds\, and displaying behavior that illustrates a commitment to inclusion of persons within the institution who are members of traditionally underrepresented groups.\n\nO’Neal received a Ph.D. and an MS in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA\, an MS in Engineering Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute\, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from GMI Engineering and Management Institute\, now Kettering University. Before coming to UCLA\, she worked as an engineer and manager at General Motors Corporation in automatic transmission design and manufacturing.\n\n\nClose \nKeynote\nSpeaker\n\nKaren Donlan\nSenior Director\nSilicon Valley Sales\nSiemens\n\nView Bio\n\nRozi Roufoogaran\n×\n\nKaren Donlan is the Senior Director of Silicon Valley Sales for Siemens EDA\, leading a growing team responsible for delivering approximately 25% of Siemens EDA North America revenue. Karen joined Siemens EDA (then Mentor Graphics) in 2014 as an Account Director for several of their most strategic accounts and grew the largest enterprise accounts on the order of 30% per year. Prior to Siemens\, Karen was with Cadence as a Senior Account Executive and an Account Manager at Synopsys after starting her career at Motorola Semiconductor. She graduated from the University of Florida with a BSEE.\n\nKaren leverages her extensive industry knowledge and insight and adds a sense of urgency\, accountability\, and transparency to drive business success and continually grow her team and colleagues. Karen is a dedicated mentor—passionate about offering guidance\, leadership\, and support to other women as well as building the next generation of EDA talent. She was instrumental in starting the Women at Mentor Employee Resource Group and is now an active member of the Women’s Impact Network at Siemens.\n\nKaren finds inspiration in working with early-career people\, including her three daughters\, and is committed to a journey of lifelong learning from the people surrounding her.\n\n\nClose \n\n\n 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n\n \n \nModerated\nPanel\nModerator\n\nRozi Roufoogaran\nSenior Director of RFIC Engineering\nNXP\n\nView Bio\n\nRozi Roufoogaran\n×\n\nRozi Roufoogaran is the Senior Director of RFIC Engineering at NXP\, leading the Ultra-Wideband technology radio development. The products she has lead are shipping today in many of the tier 1 mobile handset companies and numerous IOT devices. Prior to NXP\, she was the VP of Semiconductor Engineering at Ethertronics Inc\, a startup acquired by AVX corporation in Jan 2018\, where she lead the team responsible for their innovative line of active antenna products. Before Ethertronics\, she held a number of senior management positions during her 17 years at Broadcom Ltd\, responsible for the design and development of CMOS RF and analog circuits for varieties of wireless communication standards\, including Bluetooth\, Zigbee\, WLAN\, FM radio\, and GPS. Rozi joined Broadcom in 2000 after Innovent Systems\, the first company to develop single chip CMOS RF devices\, was acquired by Broadcom.  The innovations she has pioneered are still part of numerous chips shipping in the billions of units at Broadcom.\n\nRozi received her M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from UCLA. She is the co-author of 15 journal and conference papers and is an inventor or co-inventor of over 22 patents.\n\nRozi volunteers as a leader of the programs and projects committee at GSA’s women’s initiatives. She is also involved with ECE alumnae advisory committee at UCLA.\n\n\nClose \nPanelists\n\nAnushree Saxena\nSenior Manufacturing Engineer\nTSMC\n\nView Bio\n\nAnushree Saxena\n×\n\nAnushree is a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) Arizona\, working to help the world’s largest advance chips manufacturer establish operations in the US. Her work currently focuses on production planning and system readiness for the cutting-edge 4nm production facility in Phoenix. Anushree also spent over a year in Taiwan\, learning advanced semiconductor manufacturing practices and transferring this knowledge to the US. Anushree has found working across continents in a highly technical industry\, with its many unique and complex challenges\, to be an invaluable opportunity to learn and grow.\n\nHer working at TSMC is no coincidence. Anushree has always been fascinated by how complex engineering structures — from giant space shuttles to tiny computer chips — are built. This passion inspired her to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from India\, despite being only one of 11 women in a class of 880. She further expanded her knowledge in her Master’s program in Aerospace Engineering from Arizona State University. At ASU\, Anushree was part of a lab researching Additive manufacturing of Metal alloys and defended her thesis on the additive manufacturing of Inconel 718 (a commonly used alloy in aircraft engines).\n\nOutside of work\, Anushree is an avid scuba diver (another thing she picked up in Taiwan) and loves spending time with animals.\n\n\nClose \n\nAnna Smith\nVice President Sales\nTeradyne\n\nView Bio\n\nAnna Smith\n×\n\nAnna has been fortunate to work in the Semiconductor industry for over 25 years.  After graduating with a BS in Electrical Engineering from UCLA\, Anna applied her engineering background to a business focus and subsequently\, to leadership initiatives .  At the beginning of her career\, she joined the Technical Sales Associate program in which BSEE graduates rotated through different marketing and sales support roles.  At the time\, and still today\, Anna found the semiconductor industry fast paced and exciting.\n\nAnna accepted various sales and sales management roles with a focus to add value to customers and build strong teams.  In the last few years at Teradyne\, she had the opportunity to lead a world-wide sales organization and traveled to meet with employees\, customers\, and partners.  The core role of semiconductor sales is to build the right technical solutions to solve customer’s needs.  Our customers count on us\, and we work hard to earn their trust.\n\nRecently\, Anna transferred to a new position within Teradyne to lead Sales for Cloud\, AI\, and Automotive customers.  What she loves about her current role is that every day is different and there are always new challenges to solve.   Outside of her position as VP of Sales\, Anna serves as a mentor in various organizations.  She been active in Teraydne’s Executive Mentorship Circle as well as the company’s flagship “Women in Teradyne” organization.  With two daughters studying engineering at the University of California\, Anna also mentors’ students as they start their journey into technical careers.\n\n\nClose \n\n\n 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\n\n \n \n\nNetworking and Refreshments\n\n\n\n\nEvent Registration\n\nOpening Remarks & Keynote Speaker\nOpening\nRemarks\n\nDr. Audrey O’Neal\nAssociate Adjunct Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering\n\nDirector of Women in Engineering\nUCLA\n\nView Bio\n\nDr. Audrey O’Neal\n×\n\nAudrey Pool O’Neal holds an Adjunct Associate Professor appointment in mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA) and is also the director of the UCLA Women in Engineering program (WE@UCLA). In 2024\, O’Neal received the Faculty Leadership Award from the Society of Women Engineers Los Angeles Region.\n\nIn 2021\, she received the Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Staff Award from the UCLA Academic Senate for demonstrating a commitment to the spirit of diversity\, demonstrating leadership abilities through positive interaction between persons of different cultural backgrounds\, and displaying behavior that illustrates a commitment to inclusion of persons within the institution who are members of traditionally underrepresented groups.\n\nO’Neal received a Ph.D. and an MS in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA\, an MS in Engineering Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute\, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from GMI Engineering and Management Institute\, now Kettering University. Before coming to UCLA\, she worked as an engineer and manager at General Motors Corporation in automatic transmission design and manufacturing.\n\n\nClose \nKeynote\nSpeaker\n\nKaren Donlan\nSenior Director\nSilicon Valley Sales\nSiemens\n\nView Bio\n\nRozi Roufoogaran\n×\n\nKaren Donlan is the Senior Director of Silicon Valley Sales for Siemens EDA\, leading a growing team responsible for delivering approximately 25% of Siemens EDA North America revenue. Karen joined Siemens EDA (then Mentor Graphics) in 2014 as an Account Director for several of their most strategic accounts and grew the largest enterprise accounts on the order of 30% per year. Prior to Siemens\, Karen was with Cadence as a Senior Account Executive and an Account Manager at Synopsys after starting her career at Motorola Semiconductor. She graduated from the University of Florida with a BSEE.\n\nKaren leverages her extensive industry knowledge and insight and adds a sense of urgency\, accountability\, and transparency to drive business success and continually grow her team and colleagues. Karen is a dedicated mentor—passionate about offering guidance\, leadership\, and support to other women as well as building the next generation of EDA talent. She was instrumental in starting the Women at Mentor Employee Resource Group and is now an active member of the Women’s Impact Network at Siemens.\n\nKaren finds inspiration in working with early-career people\, including her three daughters\, and is committed to a journey of lifelong learning from the people surrounding her.\n\n\nClose \n\n\nModerated\nPanel\nModerator\n\nRozi Roufoogaran\nSenior Director of RFIC Engineering\nNXP\n\nView Bio\n\nRozi Roufoogaran\n×\n\nRozi Roufoogaran is the Senior Director of RFIC Engineering at NXP\, leading the Ultra-Wideband technology radio development. The products she has lead are shipping today in many of the tier 1 mobile handset companies and numerous IOT devices. Prior to NXP\, she was the VP of Semiconductor Engineering at Ethertronics Inc\, a startup acquired by AVX corporation in Jan 2018\, where she lead the team responsible for their innovative line of active antenna products. Before Ethertronics\, she held a number of senior management positions during her 17 years at Broadcom Ltd\, responsible for the design and development of CMOS RF and analog circuits for varieties of wireless communication standards\, including Bluetooth\, Zigbee\, WLAN\, FM radio\, and GPS. Rozi joined Broadcom in 2000 after Innovent Systems\, the first company to develop single chip CMOS RF devices\, was acquired by Broadcom.  The innovations she has pioneered are still part of numerous chips shipping in the billions of units at Broadcom.\n\nRozi received her M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from UCLA. She is the co-author of 15 journal and conference papers and is an inventor or co-inventor of over 22 patents.\n\nRozi volunteers as a leader of the programs and projects committee at GSA’s women’s initiatives. She is also involved with ECE alumnae advisory committee at UCLA.\n\n\nClose \nPanelists\n\nAnushree Saxena\nSenior Manufacturing Engineer\nTSMC\n\nView Bio\n\nAnushree Saxena\n×\n\nAnushree is a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) Arizona\, working to help the world’s largest advance chips manufacturer establish operations in the US. Her work currently focuses on production planning and system readiness for the cutting-edge 4nm production facility in Phoenix. Anushree also spent over a year in Taiwan\, learning advanced semiconductor manufacturing practices and transferring this knowledge to the US. Anushree has found working across continents in a highly technical industry\, with its many unique and complex challenges\, to be an invaluable opportunity to learn and grow.\n\nHer working at TSMC is no coincidence. Anushree has always been fascinated by how complex engineering structures — from giant space shuttles to tiny computer chips — are built. This passion inspired her to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from India\, despite being only one of 11 women in a class of 880. She further expanded her knowledge in her Master’s program in Aerospace Engineering from Arizona State University. At ASU\, Anushree was part of a lab researching Additive manufacturing of Metal alloys and defended her thesis on the additive manufacturing of Inconel 718 (a commonly used alloy in aircraft engines).\n\nOutside of work\, Anushree is an avid scuba diver (another thing she picked up in Taiwan) and loves spending time with animals.\n\n\nClose \n\nAnna Smith\nVice President Sales\nTeradyne\n\nView Bio\n\nAnna Smith\n×\n\nAnna has been fortunate to work in the Semiconductor industry for over 25 years.  After graduating with a BS in Electrical Engineering from UCLA\, Anna applied her engineering background to a business focus and subsequently\, to leadership initiatives .  At the beginning of her career\, she joined the Technical Sales Associate program in which BSEE graduates rotated through different marketing and sales support roles.  At the time\, and still today\, Anna found the semiconductor industry fast paced and exciting.\n\nAnna accepted various sales and sales management roles with a focus to add value to customers and build strong teams.  In the last few years at Teradyne\, she had the opportunity to lead a world-wide sales organization and traveled to meet with employees\, customers\, and partners.  The core role of semiconductor sales is to build the right technical solutions to solve customer’s needs.  Our customers count on us\, and we work hard to earn their trust.\n\nRecently\, Anna transferred to a new position within Teradyne to lead Sales for Cloud\, AI\, and Automotive customers.  What she loves about her current role is that every day is different and there are always new challenges to solve.   Outside of her position as VP of Sales\, Anna serves as a mentor in various organizations.  She been active in Teraydne’s Executive Mentorship Circle as well as the company’s flagship “Women in Teradyne” organization.  With two daughters studying engineering at the University of California\, Anna also mentors’ students as they start their journey into technical careers.\n\n\nClose \n\n\n\nNetworking and Refreshments\n\nRegister\n\nWelcome & Keynote Speaker\nHow chips are changing the world\n\nCristina Borelli\nAdvisor\nSilicon Catalyst\n\nView Bio\n\nMaria Cristina\n×\n\nCristina Borelli\, Electronic Engineer from Politecnico of Milan\, has 30 years of experience in Electronic Design Automation/ Semiconductor and 10 years of experience in Software/Information Technology\, with a good understanding of the European Electronic market and ecosystem. She is committed to help new generations of innovators in the development of their ambitions in STEM. In this context\, she is currently advisor for Silicon Catalyst and Berkeley Skydeck Europe\, supporting the review process and mentoring of startups.\n\n\nClose \nPanel Discussion\nWhy picking up semiconductor and EDA?\n\nAnna\nFontanelli\nSenior Staff Engineer Manager\nMarvell Compute and Custom Solutions\nFounder\n& CEO\nMonozukuri\n\nView Bio\n\nAnna Fontanelli\n×\n\nAnna has more than 25 years of expertise in managing complex R&D organizations and programs\, giving birth to a number of innovative Electronic Design Automation (EDA) technologies. She has pioneered the study and development of several generations of IC and package co-design environments and has held senior positions at leading semiconductor and EDA company including STMicroelectronics and Mentor Graphics.\n\n\nClose \n\nLaura\nAschei\nSenior Staff Engineer Manager\nMarvell Compute and Custom Solutions\nSr. Design\nEngineer\nSynopsis\n\nView Bio\n\nLaura Aschei\n×\n\nLaura Aschei\, born in Pavia in 1994 and graduated in 2018 in electronic engineering with specialization in Microelectronics at the University of Pavia. Laura obtained a doctorate in Microelectronics at the Microlab laboratory of professors Rinaldo Castello and Danilo Manstretta. The doctoral degree was obtained in 2021 and a year of postdoc was also completed at the same laboratory. In the year 2023\, Laura was hired at Synopsys Italia and currently covers the position of Sr. Design Engineer for A&MS Circuits.\n\n\nClose \n\nSimona\n\nCometti\nLead\nApplication Engineer\nCadence\n\nView Bio\n\nSimona Cometti\n×\n\nSimona Cometti is a Lead Application Engineer at Cadence Design System\, a primary Electronic Design Automation provider for electronic design. Previously\, Simona was a postdoctoral researcher in an EU-funded project on applied and medical physics. She graduated in physics in Torino and then got her Ph.D. in “Electrical\, Electronics\, and Communications Engineering”.\n\n\nClose \n\nValentina Marazzi\nPhd\nStudent\nUniversità di Pavia\n\nView Bio\n\nValentina Marazzi\n×\n\nValentina Marazzi was born in Voghera\, Italy\, in 1999. She received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in electronics engineering from University of Pavia\, Italy\, in 2020 and 2022\, respectively. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in microelectronics from University of Pavia in collaboration with Marvell. Her current research interests include design and modeling techniques of analog components for millimeter-wave and RF applications on CMOS micro and nanotechnologies.\n\n\nClose \nParticipating Companies URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/2024-navigate-your-career-in-semis-ucla/ CATEGORIES:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors,University Programs,WLI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/University-Thumbnail-2024-Square-min.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T200000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111233 CREATED:20240731T154904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T203851Z UID:10000061-1726759800-1726776000@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors @ Texas A&M\, College Station DESCRIPTION:September 19\n3:30 PM\n – \n8:00 PM\nCDT\n \n \n Are you a student eager to explore diverse career paths and cutting-edge technologies? Join us for an enlightening event focused on the dynamic world of semiconductors! \nThis event offers a unique opportunity for students to delve into the fascinating world of semiconductors\, welcoming all levels of interest\, knowledge\, and expertise. Discover how this industry intersects with various fields of study\, explore potential career pathways\, and network with industry professionals. Don’t miss out on this chance to unlock your potential and shape the future of technology! \n Agenda \n \n \n \n \n 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM \n \n \n \n \n Networking in the Atrium \n \n \n \n \n \n 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Professional Development and Soft Skills in Career Growth \n \n \n \n \n \n 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n Dinner and Networking \n \n \n \n \n \n 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Innovations in Semiconductor Technology \n \n \n \n \n \n 7:15 PM – 8:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n Final Opportunity for Networking \n \n \n \n \n Networking in the Atrium \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Professional Development and Soft Skills in Career Growth \n \n \n Dinner and Networking \n \n \n Panel Discussion: Innovations in Semiconductor Technology \n \n \n Final Opportunity for Networking \n \n \n Register\n \n Non-Technical Panel \n Moderator \n \n Cheryl Sekel \n Chief of Staff/Director of Business Operations\n \n AMD \n \n View Bio\n \n \n Cheryl Sekel \n ×\n Chief of Staff/Director of Business OperationsAMD Cheryl Sekel is Chief of Staff to the AMD CTO\, responsible for aligning and scaling CTO business operations and engineering business processes to support the company’s growth. In this role\, she drives cross-functional executional excellence across all business and engineering functions by optimizing business processes\, alignment\, and collaboration throughout the company. Cheryl has more than 25+ years in the high-tech industry experience spanning operations\, business planning\, marketing\, and communications\, including previous leadership roles at Dell and Alchemy Semiconductor. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Texas A&M University. \n \n Close \n Panelists \n \n Jacques St-Laurent \n Sr. Business Development Consultant\, Academic Enablement & Workforce Development \n Siemens \n \n View Bio\n \n \n Jacques St-Laurent \n ×\n Sr. Business Consultant – Academic Workforce Development Siemens Digital Industries Software Jacques brings 40+ years of industry knowledge and hands-on experience of which the past 25 as senior business consultant for Siemens Digital Industries Software. His intellectual capital spans multiple industries such as Aerospace\, Automotive\, and Consumer Goods as Program Manager and Educator. In the fields of Electronics\, Industrial design\, Machinery\, Energy\, Process\, and Medical\, his accomplishments are reflected in consumer products purchased daily around the globe. His passion today is to mentor students interested in Sales and Marketing regardless of the industry they choose. \n \n Close \n \n Nidhi Chawla\n \n Section Manager\, Semiconductor Systems R&D \n National Instruments \n \n View Bio\n \n \n Nidhi Chawla \n ×\n Section Manager\, Semiconductor Systems R&D National Instruments Nidhi Chawla is a Senior Manager (Engineering and Technical Program Management) in the Semiconductor Business Unit (SEBU) at National Instruments (now Emerson). She has around 20 years of experience in Semiconductor\,  Wireless and Space applications. Having spent most of her career in R&D divisions before moving to the Business Unit\, Nidhi is passionate about innovation and technology. The last few years in the Business Unit grew her affinity to revenue\, profits\, and customers. The unique blend of her passions and skills makes her a successful leader at NI. She is also one of the few women leaders in SEBU and additionally leads the Community pillar for Women’s Employee Resource Group at NI. This makes her a strong supporter of Women empowerment and she is often seen supporting various related initiatives outside of work. In her free time\, she enjoys hiking\, cross country drives\, reading motivational books and writing related blogs. \n \n Close \n \n Nancy Nosratghazan \n Senior HR Business Partner \n Cadence \n \n View Bio\n \n \n Nancy Nosratghazan \n ×\n Senior HR Business Partner Cadence Design Systems Nancy is a Senior HR Business Partner at Cadence Design Systems\, where she provides strategic HR support to senior leaders and employees globally. In addition to her role as an HRBP\, She has developed several impactful training programs for employees and managers\, focusing on leadership development and soft skills. Prior to joining Cadence\, Nancy worked for companies like Apple\, Google\, and MGO\, gaining diverse experience across HR functions. Outside of work\, Nancy enjoys exploring Austin cafes with her husband and two dogs. She is also dedicated to volunteering at high schools and universities\, helping students prepare for their future careers. \n \n Close \n Technical Panel \n Moderator \n \n Richa Mishra \n Technical Lead Manager\, Infrastructure Hardware Analytics\n \n Meta \n \n View Bio\n \n \n Richa Mishra \n ×\n Technical Lead Manager\, Infrastructure Hardware Analytics Meta​  Richa is a Technical Lead Manager at Meta\, specializing in Infrastructure Hardware Analytics. She leads fleet telemetry development for AI platforms\, focusing on power\, thermal\, and performance optimization. Her expertise lies in data-driven hardware and DC optimization for current demands\, scalability for AI systems and the overall fleet\, with an emphasis on real-time monitoring and benchmarking. Richa’s domain includes increasing efficiency through power management\, thermal control\, and capacity analysis\, as well as telemetry standardization. With a focus on enabling successful new product introductions\, her domain areas include AI/ML applications for fault tolerance\, reduce downtime\, and enable telemetry at scale. Richa has published papers on simulation modeling\, telemetry enablement\, and hardware utilization effectiveness\, and presented her work at CODIT 2024 conference\, WISH 2023 conference\, Open Compute Project 2022\, and InterPACK conference 2022. Prior to Meta\, she was a Senior Engineer in Hardware Data Science at Qualcomm\, specializing in server hardware analytics. Richa holds a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from San Diego State University. \n \n Close \n Panelists \n \n Quentarius Moore\n \n Technical Staff Software Development Engineer \n AMD \n \n View Bio\n \n \n Quentarius Moore \n ×\n Technical Staff Software Development EngineerAMD Howdy! Nice to meet you face-to-face :). My name is Quentarius Moore. There are a lot of things that make me who I am\, however\, something I enjoy doing is being a software development engineer at AMD! I am in the Datacenter/High-Performance Computing GPU team\, where I have been for 1 year now. Graduated from Texas A&M Dec ’23 with my doctorate in chemistry so I still remember the feelings of being in your position trying to figure out career/life. I also completed an internship with my team at AMD during the Fall ’22 semester. You’re more than welcome to connect at this event or on LinkedIn for those with anxiety/nervousness. \n \n Close \n \n Melissa Abraham\n \n Senior Design Verification Engineer\n \n Marvell \n \n View Bio\n \n \n Melissa Abraham \n ×\n Senior Design Verification EngineerMarvell Technology Melissa Abraham is a Senior Design Verification Engineer at Marvell Technology. After earning her Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science from the University of Vermont in 2021\, she joined Marvell and has been contributing to the company for the past two years. Melissa has worked on various projects involving ASICs and SoCs\, expanding her skills in UVM\, System Verilog\, C\, Full Chip verification\, and IP-level verification. Melissa is passionate about continuous learning and advocating for women in STEM. She actively participates in recruitment events with GSA WLI and is a member of Women@Marvell\, a group focused on connecting and supporting women across the company. \n \n Close \n \n Aarthi Ravi\n \n ASIC Verification Engineer\n \n Microchip \n \n View Bio\n \n \n Aarthi RavI \n ×\n ASIC Verification EngineerMicrochip Aarthi Ravi is a design verification engineer at Microchip Technology.  She graduated from UC San Diego earning a Bachelor’s degree\, majoring in Electrical Engineering. She has been with Microchip for just over two years and works on design and verification of mixed-signal ICs. She enjoys working with leading engineers in design\, emulation\, and test teams. When off work\, Aarthi enjoys playing video games\, reading epic fantasy\, going to Hotworx\, and watching anime. \n \n Close \n \n Liana Nicklaus \n Principal Applications Engineer\n \n Arm \n \n View Bio\n \n \n Liana Nicklaus \n ×\n Principal System ArchitectArm​ Liana Nicklaus is a Principal System Architect leading the development of guidelines for attaching AI accelerators to Arm Neoverse server systems.  She grew up in the Chiago suburbs and did her undergrad in Electrical & Computer Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)\, taking internships at Fermilab\, Wolfram\, IBM and Qualcomm along the way. After graduation\, she started work at Arm in Austin\, TX as part of a graduate rotation program\, pursuing her M.S. in Computer Engineering at UT Austin part-time while she worked. After finishing her rotation program\, Liana worked for several years as a system-on-chip (SoC) design engineer. She then moved into Applications Engineering\, providing technical support and consulting for Arm customers for three years. This year\, she started a new role as a System Architect\, writing specifications that help Arm customers design systems that will work well with Arm components and industry standards. Outside of work\, she is also mom to the sweetest little 2-year-old you will ever meet\, and loves hiking\, biking and baking with her husband and friends. \n \n Close URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/2024-navigate-your-way-texas-am-college-station/ CATEGORIES:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors,University Programs,WLI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/University-Thumbnail-2024-Square-min.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T150000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111234 CREATED:20240731T150644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T145549Z UID:10000060-1724846400-1724857200@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:Navigate Your Career In Semiconductors @ UT Austin DESCRIPTION:August 28\n12:00 PM\n–\n3:00 PM\nCDT\n\n\nAre you a student eager to explore diverse career paths and cutting-edge technologies? Join us for an enlightening event focused on the dynamic world of semiconductors!\n\nThis event offers a unique opportunity for students to delve into the fascinating world of semiconductors\, welcoming all levels of interest\, knowledge\, and expertise. Discover how this industry intersects with various fields of study\, explore potential career pathways\, and network with industry professionals. Don’t miss out on this chance to unlock your potential and shape the future of technology!\nAgenda\n\n 12 PM – 1 PM\n\n \n \nTechnical Panel\nModerator\n\nRichard Heller\nPrincipal Member of Technical Staff\nAMD\n\nView Bio\n\nRichard Heller\n×\n\nPrincipal Member of Technical Staff\nAMD\n\nRichard Heller is a proud 3-time graduate of The University of Texas earning his BS\, MS\, and PhD all from the Cockrell School of Engineering. Richard has been published over 40 times in journals and conference proceedings and owns 1 US Patent. Richard has been in the semiconductor industry for over 20 years starting at Motorola Semiconductor and the past 19 years at AMD. For the past 4 years\, Richard has served as a Silicon Reliability Architect at AMD. Richard has 3 young boys and enjoys attending the UT home football games with his family.\n\n\nClose \n\nDebika Ingham\nDFT Engineer\nArm\n\nView Bio\n\nDebika Ingham\n×\n\nDFT Engineer\nARM\n\nDebika Ingham is a ’95 graduate from UT Austin with a BSEE and later an MBA|MSEE from Sloan|MIT .  Her career has been largely centered around lifelong learning and has spanned semiconductor research\, manufacturing\, design\, test\, and technical/strategic marketing as well as a lovely extended stint as a stay-at-home parent and as a high school STEM educator.\n\nAs a returner to the industry\,  she’s been reminded that the only constant is change\, and that is truly exciting.  She’s hit her two-year anniversary at ARM\, has been constantly amazed at the work they do\, and is looking forward to seeing the future you all help engineer.\n\n\nClose \n\nMichelle Evans\nStrategic Applications Software Manager\nTeradyne\n\nView Bio\n\nMichelle Evans\n×\n\nStrategic Software Applications Solutions Manager\nTeradyne\, Inc.\n\nMichelle Evans is a Strategic Software Applications Solutions Manager at Teradyne\, Inc.  Teradyne is a Semiconductor Automated Test (ATE) Equipment Company which operates on the cutting edge of technological advancements within the electronics testing industry.  Michelle holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas.  As a Solutions Manager at Teradyne\, Michelle strives to meet the high testing demands of system-on-a-chip designs that push the limits of mobile applications processors\, automotive microcontrollers & networking devices.  In todays world of IoT we bring together devices\, automotive\, home appliances with demands on connectivity\, storage and analytics.  Semiconductor ATE device development workflow has been moving into a hyper-automation phase\, as such her work passions have turned to initiatives that also include DevOps Automation and Data Analytics in a Smart manufacturing environment.  Michelle’s hobbies includes amateur photography of her son’s athletic teams\, fishing with her husband\, as well as competing nationally as an equestrian.\n\n\nClose \n\nSheela\nPillai\nSenior Director of Engineering\nRenesas\n\nView Bio\n\nSheela Pillai​\n×\n\nSenior Director of Engineering\nRenesas\n\nSheela Pillai is a technology leader with over 25 years of semiconductor experience with a great passion for the semiconductor industry \, technology initiatives and developing flag ship products in leading edge technology. Sheela is motivated by bringing and driving changes and fostering innovations\, restructuring an underperforming org or building a team from the scratch.​\n\nAt Renesas she is Sr. Director Engineering in High Performance Computing group leading SOC development for automotive applications.​\n\nPrior to joining Renesas \, Sheela worked at a number of industry leading companies including Intel\, Qualcomm\, Microsoft\, Altera and AMD. ​\n\nSheela led and successfully delivered many corporate strategies\, technology initiatives\, methodology transformations in addition to leading and managing large globally distributed organizations.​\n\nShe also participated as a speaker in many international technical conferences​.\n\n​\n\n\nClose \n\n\n 1 PM -2 PM\n\n \n \nNon-Technical Panel\nModerator\n\nDiane Vanasse\nVice President of Marketing Communications\nCredo\n\nView Bio\n\nDiane Vanasse\n×\n\nVice President of Marketing Communications\nCredo\n\nDiane has over 20 years of Marketing Communications and PR experience in the semiconductor industry.  She has led the communications and brand efforts for two successful IPOs and worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies\, both internally and as a partner. Diane also leads Credo’s ESG efforts and is engaged with several nonprofit organizations\, including the American Heart Association for which she serves on the Executive Leadership Team for its annual Heart Ball Fundraiser. Prior to joining Credo\, Diane served as a Senior Director of Marketing Communications and PR with Power Integrations. She has held various positions at Marvell\, Audience (acquired by Knowles corporation)\, Power Integrations\, and Nvidia.\n\n\nClose \n\nOnanong Kamolvat\nSr. Manager\, Global Trade Compliance\nMarvell\n\nView Bio\n\nOnanong Kamolvat\n×\n\nSenior Manager\, Global Trade Compliance\nMarvell Technology\, Inc.\n\nOnanong Kamolvat is the Senior Manager of Global Trade Compliance at Marvell Technology\, Inc.\, where she leads remote teams in managing the company’s Import and Export Trade Compliance Program. With a focus on digital transformation\, she leverages emerging technologies to innovate and optimize business models\, providing strategic direction and technical expertise to enhance Marvell’s Trade Compliance Program\, balancing regulatory compliance with business growth.\n\nPrior to Marvell\, Onanong was the Senior Manager of Global Trade Services at Maxim Integrated (now Analog Devices) for nearly a decade. There\, she developed and maintained export compliance policies and procedures to support global transactions\, ensuring adherence to U.S. and international regulations. She also actively participated in trade-related government committees and provided strategic guidance to foster business growth through trade compliance.\n\nOnanong holds an MBA in Global Business from the University of Dallas and a Bachelor of Accounting from Kasetsart University in Bangkok. She is a recipient of the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer Award and the CFO Excellence Award for Microsoft Dynamics CRM from Maxim Integrated. Additionally\, she serves as an industry mentor for the Chinese Institute of Engineers USA\, Dallas Chapter.\n\n\nClose \n\nJoanna Pritchard\nAcademic / Workforce Development\nSiemens\n\nView Bio\n\nJoanna Pritchard\n×\n\nAcademic/Workforce Development\nSiemens\n\nDrawing upon my leadership experience on both sides of the Atlantic\, I am a strategic thinker and problem solver who excels in fostering academic partnerships and implementing innovative solutions delivering value and impact. Collaborating with employers and educators\, I identify and deliver the right tools and resources that enable educators to teach the skills that employers need\, developing students ready for the future of work\, and filling the pipeline with talent.\n\nIn my current role I lead the global academic engagement and workforce development strategy for Siemens EDA. My commitment is to provide educators with the right teaching and learning tools; students with the right skills; and our customers with a full talent pipeline for recruitment.\n\nAs a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy\, a STEM PhD\, and an Emory MBA\, I offer a unique blend of competencies that enable me to bridge the gap between business and education. This allows me to cultivate productive relationships built on credibility\, trust and respect.\n\nEmbracing lifelong learning and fearlessly navigating a ‘squiggly’ career path\, I’ve had the privilege of exploring exciting opportunities and relocating across the Atlantic. Serendipity\, coupled with unwavering family support and a penchant for saying ‘yes\,’ has played a pivotal role in my success.\n\nPassionate about mentoring and guiding others\, I actively champion diversity\, inclusivity\, and social mobility. I strive to create a lively\, secure\, and engaging environment for tackling complex problems. My mission is to encourage individuals to authentically be themselves\, challenge conformity\, and embrace occasional failures as opportunities for learning and growth. I abide by the mantra “Courage over Comfort” and steadfastly uphold my core values.\n\n\nClose \n\nPatricia Villagomez\nSales Enablement Manager\nMicron\n\nView Bio\n\nPatricia Villagomez\n×\n\nSales Enablement Manager\nMicron​\n\nWith over 18 years of experience in sales and marketing\, Patricia Villagomez is a seasoned professional with a robust background in sales enablement and management. She currently serves as the Global Sales Enablement Manager at Micron Technology\, a leading semiconductor company\, where she is known for driving sales efficiency and effectiveness through strategic planning and execution.\n\nPatricia’s approach emphasizes collaboration and innovation\, leading initiatives that empower sales teams to surpass their targets.\n\nPrior to her tenure at Micron Technology\, Patricia was a Senior Sales Enablement and Change Management Consultant at National Instruments\, now part of Emerson. Her role highlighted her expertise in sales processes and organizational change.\n\nOriginally from Mexico\, Patricia relocated to Austin and advanced her education at St. Edward’s University\, earning a degree in Business Administration and Finance.\n\nHer diverse background enables her to thrive in various environments\, leveraging her skills to foster growth and success.\n\n\nClose \n\n\n 2 PM – 3 PM\n\n \n \nNetworking and Refreshments \n\n\n\n\nTechnical Panel\nModerator\n\nRichard Heller\nPrincipal Member of Technical Staff\nAMD\n\nView Bio\n\nRichard Heller\n×\n\nPrincipal Member of Technical Staff\nAMD\n\nRichard Heller is a proud 3-time graduate of The University of Texas earning his BS\, MS\, and PhD all from the Cockrell School of Engineering. Richard has been published over 40 times in journals and conference proceedings and owns 1 US Patent. Richard has been in the semiconductor industry for over 20 years starting at Motorola Semiconductor and the past 19 years at AMD. For the past 4 years\, Richard has served as a Silicon Reliability Architect at AMD. Richard has 3 young boys and enjoys attending the UT home football games with his family.\n\n\nClose \n\nDebika Ingham\nDFT Engineer\nArm\n\nView Bio\n\nDebika Ingham\n×\n\nDFT Engineer\nARM\n\nDebika Ingham is a ’95 graduate from UT Austin with a BSEE and later an MBA|MSEE from Sloan|MIT .  Her career has been largely centered around lifelong learning and has spanned semiconductor research\, manufacturing\, design\, test\, and technical/strategic marketing as well as a lovely extended stint as a stay-at-home parent and as a high school STEM educator.\n\nAs a returner to the industry\,  she’s been reminded that the only constant is change\, and that is truly exciting.  She’s hit her two-year anniversary at ARM\, has been constantly amazed at the work they do\, and is looking forward to seeing the future you all help engineer.\n\n\nClose \n\nMichelle Evans\nStrategic Applications Software Manager\nTeradyne\n\nView Bio\n\nMichelle Evans\n×\n\nStrategic Software Applications Solutions Manager\nTeradyne\, Inc.\n\nMichelle Evans is a Strategic Software Applications Solutions Manager at Teradyne\, Inc.  Teradyne is a Semiconductor Automated Test (ATE) Equipment Company which operates on the cutting edge of technological advancements within the electronics testing industry.  Michelle holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas.  As a Solutions Manager at Teradyne\, Michelle strives to meet the high testing demands of system-on-a-chip designs that push the limits of mobile applications processors\, automotive microcontrollers & networking devices.  In todays world of IoT we bring together devices\, automotive\, home appliances with demands on connectivity\, storage and analytics.  Semiconductor ATE device development workflow has been moving into a hyper-automation phase\, as such her work passions have turned to initiatives that also include DevOps Automation and Data Analytics in a Smart manufacturing environment.  Michelle’s hobbies includes amateur photography of her son’s athletic teams\, fishing with her husband\, as well as competing nationally as an equestrian.\n\n\nClose \n\nSheela\nPillai\nSenior Director of Engineering\nRenesas\n\nView Bio\n\nSheela Pillai​\n×\n\nSenior Director of Engineering\nRenesas\n\nSheela Pillai is a technology leader with over 25 years of semiconductor experience with a great passion for the semiconductor industry \, technology initiatives and developing flag ship products in leading edge technology. Sheela is motivated by bringing and driving changes and fostering innovations\, restructuring an underperforming org or building a team from the scratch.​\n\nAt Renesas she is Sr. Director Engineering in High Performance Computing group leading SOC development for automotive applications.​\n\nPrior to joining Renesas \, Sheela worked at a number of industry leading companies including Intel\, Qualcomm\, Microsoft\, Altera and AMD. ​\n\nSheela led and successfully delivered many corporate strategies\, technology initiatives\, methodology transformations in addition to leading and managing large globally distributed organizations.​\n\nShe also participated as a speaker in many international technical conferences​.\n\n​\n\n\nClose \n\n\nNon-Technical Panel\nModerator\n\nDiane Vanasse\nVice President of Marketing Communications\nCredo\n\nView Bio\n\nDiane Vanasse\n×\n\nVice President of Marketing Communications\nCredo\n\nDiane has over 20 years of Marketing Communications and PR experience in the semiconductor industry.  She has led the communications and brand efforts for two successful IPOs and worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies\, both internally and as a partner. Diane also leads Credo’s ESG efforts and is engaged with several nonprofit organizations\, including the American Heart Association for which she serves on the Executive Leadership Team for its annual Heart Ball Fundraiser. Prior to joining Credo\, Diane served as a Senior Director of Marketing Communications and PR with Power Integrations. She has held various positions at Marvell\, Audience (acquired by Knowles corporation)\, Power Integrations\, and Nvidia.\n\n\nClose \n\nOnanong Kamolvat\nSr. Manager\, Global Trade Compliance\nMarvell\n\nView Bio\n\nOnanong Kamolvat\n×\n\nSenior Manager\, Global Trade Compliance\nMarvell Technology\, Inc.\n\nOnanong Kamolvat is the Senior Manager of Global Trade Compliance at Marvell Technology\, Inc.\, where she leads remote teams in managing the company’s Import and Export Trade Compliance Program. With a focus on digital transformation\, she leverages emerging technologies to innovate and optimize business models\, providing strategic direction and technical expertise to enhance Marvell’s Trade Compliance Program\, balancing regulatory compliance with business growth.\n\nPrior to Marvell\, Onanong was the Senior Manager of Global Trade Services at Maxim Integrated (now Analog Devices) for nearly a decade. There\, she developed and maintained export compliance policies and procedures to support global transactions\, ensuring adherence to U.S. and international regulations. She also actively participated in trade-related government committees and provided strategic guidance to foster business growth through trade compliance.\n\nOnanong holds an MBA in Global Business from the University of Dallas and a Bachelor of Accounting from Kasetsart University in Bangkok. She is a recipient of the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer Award and the CFO Excellence Award for Microsoft Dynamics CRM from Maxim Integrated. Additionally\, she serves as an industry mentor for the Chinese Institute of Engineers USA\, Dallas Chapter.\n\n\nClose \n\nJoanna Pritchard\nAcademic / Workforce Development\nSiemens\n\nView Bio\n\nJoanna Pritchard\n×\n\nAcademic/Workforce Development\nSiemens\n\nDrawing upon my leadership experience on both sides of the Atlantic\, I am a strategic thinker and problem solver who excels in fostering academic partnerships and implementing innovative solutions delivering value and impact. Collaborating with employers and educators\, I identify and deliver the right tools and resources that enable educators to teach the skills that employers need\, developing students ready for the future of work\, and filling the pipeline with talent.\n\nIn my current role I lead the global academic engagement and workforce development strategy for Siemens EDA. My commitment is to provide educators with the right teaching and learning tools; students with the right skills; and our customers with a full talent pipeline for recruitment.\n\nAs a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy\, a STEM PhD\, and an Emory MBA\, I offer a unique blend of competencies that enable me to bridge the gap between business and education. This allows me to cultivate productive relationships built on credibility\, trust and respect.\n\nEmbracing lifelong learning and fearlessly navigating a ‘squiggly’ career path\, I’ve had the privilege of exploring exciting opportunities and relocating across the Atlantic. Serendipity\, coupled with unwavering family support and a penchant for saying ‘yes\,’ has played a pivotal role in my success.\n\nPassionate about mentoring and guiding others\, I actively champion diversity\, inclusivity\, and social mobility. I strive to create a lively\, secure\, and engaging environment for tackling complex problems. My mission is to encourage individuals to authentically be themselves\, challenge conformity\, and embrace occasional failures as opportunities for learning and growth. I abide by the mantra “Courage over Comfort” and steadfastly uphold my core values.\n\n\nClose \n\nPatricia Villagomez\nSales Enablement Manager\nMicron\n\nView Bio\n\nPatricia Villagomez\n×\n\nSales Enablement Manager\nMicron​\n\nWith over 18 years of experience in sales and marketing\, Patricia Villagomez is a seasoned professional with a robust background in sales enablement and management. She currently serves as the Global Sales Enablement Manager at Micron Technology\, a leading semiconductor company\, where she is known for driving sales efficiency and effectiveness through strategic planning and execution.\n\nPatricia’s approach emphasizes collaboration and innovation\, leading initiatives that empower sales teams to surpass their targets.\n\nPrior to her tenure at Micron Technology\, Patricia was a Senior Sales Enablement and Change Management Consultant at National Instruments\, now part of Emerson. Her role highlighted her expertise in sales processes and organizational change.\n\nOriginally from Mexico\, Patricia relocated to Austin and advanced her education at St. Edward’s University\, earning a degree in Business Administration and Finance.\n\nHer diverse background enables her to thrive in various environments\, leveraging her skills to foster growth and success.\n\n\nClose \n\n\nNetworking and Refreshments \n\n\nRegister\n\nEvent Gallery\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipating Companies URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/2024-navigate-your-career-in-semiconductors-ut-austin/ CATEGORIES:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors,University Programs,WLI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/University-Thumbnail-2024-Square-min.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240411T161500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20240411T173000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111234 CREATED:20240213T172553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T145550Z UID:10000052-1712852100-1712856600@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:Design the Solution Conference Unlocking the Future: Exploring Career Opportunities in Semiconductors @ University of Pavia DESCRIPTION:Design the Solution Conference\nUnlocking the Future:\nExploring Career Opportunities in Semiconductors\n@ University of Pavia\n\n\n\nAre you a student eager to explore diverse career paths and cutting-edge technologies? Join us for an enlightening event focused on the dynamic world of semiconductors!\n\nThis event offers a unique opportunity for students to delve into the fascinating world of semiconductors\, welcoming all levels of interest\, knowledge\, and expertise. Discover how this industry intersects with various fields of study\, explore potential career pathways\, and network with industry professionals. Don’t miss out on this chance to unlock your potential and shape the future of technology!\nKeynote Speaker Introduction\n& Keynote Speech\nCollaborative Keynote – Speakers’ Journey\n\nKatie Eckermann\nDirector of Business Development\nAMD\n\nView Bio\n\nKatie Eckermann\n×\n\nKatie Eckermann is a Director of Business Development in AMD’s Strategic Silicon Solutions group\, driving customized solutions for innovative customers.  Katie has almost 20 years of experience in the semiconductor industry across product marketing\, product management\, Chief of Staff and business development roles with a focus on Datacenter\, Embedded and Automotive markets. Prior to joining AMD in 2013\, Katie worked at Freescale Semiconductors focused on Networking & Consumer product solutions.  Katie holds a Bachelors (’03) and Masters of Engineering (’04) from MIT.\n\n\nClose \n\nJohn Wuu\nSenior Fellow Design Engineer\nAMD\n\nView Bio\n\nJohn Wuu\n×\n\nJohn Wuu is a Senior Fellow Design Engineer at AMD in Fort Collins\, Colorado\, specializing in memory technology and design\, high performance cache design\, and chiplet DTCO.  In addition to working across the company to define and deliver SRAM solutions\, his recent contributions included the physical definition and technology co-development for AMD’s 3D V-Cache™.  Prior to joining AMD in 2006\, he had been with Hewlett-Packard and then Intel\, working on large L3 caches for Itanium processors.  He received his Bachelors and Masters degrees from MIT in 1997\, and has served as a Technical Program Committee member for the VLSI Symposium since 2016\, and for ISSCC since 2023.\n\n\nClose \nAgenda\n\n 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM\n\n \n \nWelcome and Keynote Speaker \n\n\n 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM\n\n \n \nPanel Discussion \nWhy picking up semiconductor and EDA? \n\n\n 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM\n\n \n \nNetworking with Company Participants \nConnect with leading semiconductor companies\, explore career opportunities\, and forge valuable connections that could shape your future. \n\n\n\n\nWelcome and Keynote Speaker \n\n\nPanel Discussion \nWhy picking up semiconductor and EDA? \n\n\nNetworking with Company Participants \nConnect with leading semiconductor companies\, explore career opportunities\, and forge valuable connections that could shape your future. \n\n\nRegister\n\n*The presentation and the panel will be held in Italian\n \n\nWelcome & Keynote Speaker\nHow chips are changing the world\n\nCristina Borelli\nAdvisor\nSilicon Catalyst\n\nView Bio\n\nMaria Cristina\n×\n\nCristina Borelli\, Electronic Engineer from Politecnico of Milan\, has 30 years of experience in Electronic Design Automation/ Semiconductor and 10 years of experience in Software/Information Technology\, with a good understanding of the European Electronic market and ecosystem. She is committed to help new generations of innovators in the development of their ambitions in STEM. In this context\, she is currently advisor for Silicon Catalyst and Berkeley Skydeck Europe\, supporting the review process and mentoring of startups.\n\n\nClose \nPanel Discussion\nWhy picking up semiconductor and EDA?\n\nAnna\nFontanelli\nSenior Staff Engineer Manager\nMarvell Compute and Custom Solutions\nFounder\n& CEO\nMonozukuri\n\nView Bio\n\nAnna Fontanelli\n×\n\nAnna has more than 25 years of expertise in managing complex R&D organizations and programs\, giving birth to a number of innovative Electronic Design Automation (EDA) technologies. She has pioneered the study and development of several generations of IC and package co-design environments and has held senior positions at leading semiconductor and EDA company including STMicroelectronics and Mentor Graphics.\n\n\nClose \n\nLaura\nAschei\nSenior Staff Engineer Manager\nMarvell Compute and Custom Solutions\nSr. Design\nEngineer\nSynopsis\n\nView Bio\n\nLaura Aschei\n×\n\nLaura Aschei\, born in Pavia in 1994 and graduated in 2018 in electronic engineering with specialization in Microelectronics at the University of Pavia. Laura obtained a doctorate in Microelectronics at the Microlab laboratory of professors Rinaldo Castello and Danilo Manstretta. The doctoral degree was obtained in 2021 and a year of postdoc was also completed at the same laboratory. In the year 2023\, Laura was hired at Synopsys Italia and currently covers the position of Sr. Design Engineer for A&MS Circuits.\n\n\nClose \n\nSimona\n\nCometti\nLead\nApplication Engineer\nCadence\n\nView Bio\n\nSimona Cometti\n×\n\nSimona Cometti is a Lead Application Engineer at Cadence Design System\, a primary Electronic Design Automation provider for electronic design. Previously\, Simona was a postdoctoral researcher in an EU-funded project on applied and medical physics. She graduated in physics in Torino and then got her Ph.D. in “Electrical\, Electronics\, and Communications Engineering”.\n\n\nClose \n\nValentina Marazzi\nPhd\nStudent\nUniversità di Pavia\n\nView Bio\n\nValentina Marazzi\n×\n\nValentina Marazzi was born in Voghera\, Italy\, in 1999. She received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in electronics engineering from University of Pavia\, Italy\, in 2020 and 2022\, respectively. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in microelectronics from University of Pavia in collaboration with Marvell. Her current research interests include design and modeling techniques of analog components for millimeter-wave and RF applications on CMOS micro and nanotechnologies.\n\n\nClose \nParticipating Companies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/dts-conference-university-of-pavia-2024/ CATEGORIES:Conferences,University Programs,WLI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/University-Programming-Web-Graphic-Square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T190000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111234 CREATED:20240213T035215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T145551Z UID:10000051-1711468800-1711479600@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:Design the Solution Conference Unlocking the Future: Exploring Career Opportunities in Semiconductors @ Notre Dame DESCRIPTION:Design the Solution Conference\nUnlocking the Future:\nExploring Career Opportunities in Semiconductors\n@ Notre Dame\n\n\nAre you a student eager to explore diverse career paths and cutting-edge technologies? Join us for an enlightening event focused on the dynamic world of semiconductors!\n\nThis event offers a unique opportunity for students to delve into the fascinating world of semiconductors\, welcoming all levels of interest\, knowledge\, and expertise. Discover how this industry intersects with various fields of study\, explore potential career pathways\, and network with industry professionals. Don’t miss out on this chance to unlock your potential and shape the future of technology!\n\nArrive in the first hour and be entered to win one of three $100 gift cards.\nAgenda\n\n 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM\n\n \n \nWelcome & Moderated Panel Discussion \nDiscover guidance and career pathways into the semiconductor industry and learn how your skills can contribute to groundbreaking innovations. \n\n\n 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM\n\n \n \nKeynote Speaker \nGain valuable insights from industry leaders on the pivotal role of semiconductors in shaping the future of technology. \n\n\n 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM\n\n \n \nNetworking with Company Participants and Refreshments \nConnect with leading semiconductor companies\, explore career opportunities\, and forge valuable connections that could shape your future. \n\n\n\n\nWelcome & Moderated Panel Discussion \nDiscover guidance and career pathways into the semiconductor industry and learn how your skills can contribute to groundbreaking innovations. \n\n\nKeynote Speaker \nGain valuable insights from industry leaders on the pivotal role of semiconductors in shaping the future of technology. \n\n\nNetworking with Company Participants and Refreshments \nConnect with leading semiconductor companies\, explore career opportunities\, and forge valuable connections that could shape your future. \n\n\nRegister\n\nKeynote Speaker\n\nYan Li\nVice President\, Engineering\, Memory Technology\nWestern Digital\n\nView Bio\n\nDr. Yan Li\n×\n\nDr. Yan Li\nVice President\, Engineering\, Memory Technology\nWestern Digital\n\nDr. Yan Li has more than 200 patents and is renowned for her work in NAND\, including helping develop the first triple-layer cell (TLC) in 2008. She began working at Western Digital (SanDisk) in 1998 and was promoted to vice president in 2018. Dr. Li earned a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering and a master’s degree in Physics from Lehigh University. She has a bachelor’s degree in Modern Physics from the University of Science and Technology of China. She is a graduate of the UC Berkley Engineering Leadership Professional Program.\n\n\nClose \nPanel Discussion\nModerator\n\nRozi Roufoogaran\nWomen of Influence Award Nominee\nSenior Director of RFIC Engineering\nNXP\n\nView Bio\n\nRozi Roufoogaran\n×\n\nSenior Director of RFIC Engineering\nNXP\n\nRozi Roufoogaran is the Senior Director of RFIC Engineering at NXP\, leading the Ultra-Wideband technology radio development. The products she has lead are shipping today in many of the tier 1 mobile handset companies and numerous IOT devices. Prior to NXP\, she was the VP of Semiconductor Engineering at Ethertronics Inc\, a startup acquired by AVX corporation in Jan 2018\, where she lead the team responsible for their innovative line of active antenna products. Before Ethertronics\, she held a number of senior management positions during her 17 years at Broadcom Ltd\, responsible for the design and development of CMOS RF and analog circuits for varieties of wireless communication standards\, including Bluetooth\, Zigbee\, WLAN\, FM radio\, and GPS. Rozi joined Broadcom in 2000 after Innovent Systems\, the first company to develop single chip CMOS RF devices\, was acquired by Broadcom.  The innovations she has pioneered are still part of numerous chips shipping in the billions of units at Broadcom. Rozi received her M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from UCLA. She is the co-author of 15 journal and conference papers and is an inventor or co-inventor of over 22 patents. Rozi volunteers as a leader of the programs and projects committee at GSA’s women’s initiatives. She is also involved with ECE alumnae advisory committee at UCLA.\n\n\nClose \nPanelists\n\nRon Duncan\nSenior Staff\, Chief Innovation Office\nSynopsys\n\nView Bio\n\nRon Duncan\n×\n\nSenior Staff\, Chief Innovation Office\nSynopsys\n\nRon Duncan\, a 20+ year veteran of Synopsys is a Principle Program Manager in the Chief Innovation Office. He has technical and leadership experience in various semiconductor-related areas including physical design and verification\, TCAD\, and superconducting & quantum electronics.  He focuses on emerging technology applications such as AI\, quantum/superconducting computing\, automotive electronics\, neuromorphic computing\, and silicon photonics.   He has represented Synopsys at a variety of international conferences and government research symposiums.    Ron received his Electrical Engineering degrees from MIT and Cornell University. Prior to Synopsys\, Ron held management and technical positions at Avant!\, ISS and Hewlett Packard. He is active in Synopsys DEI initiatives\, leads the Synopsys black ERG “VIBE”\,  and is a member of the GEM Fellowship selection committee\, the National Society of Black Engineers\, the Society of Women Engineers\, and the African Scientific Institute.\n\nRon is passionate about supporting the next generation of STEM talent\, often gives tech talks to university/student organizations\, and was one of the technologists featured in the “Chip In” episodes of the Roadtrip Nation documentary series.\n\nIn his spare time Ron is an MIT Educational Counselor\, a board member for a non-profit organization\,  and an avid marathon runner.\n\n\nClose \n\nJagjot Kaur\nDFT Product\nEngineering Architect\nSiemens\n\nView Bio\n\nJagjot Kaur\n×\n\nDFT Product Engineering Architect\nSiemens\n\nJagjot is a DFT Product Engineering Architect for the Tessent product line at Siemens EDA.  She has 18 years of industry experience with a blend of semiconductor design and EDA. She specializes in Design for Test and has worked on a wide variety of test challenges and semiconductor designs that span from Cellular and Graphics designs to Server and Aerospace chips\n\nShe started her career in 2006 at Freescale Semiconductors in India. Shortly after she moved to Texas Instruments followed by Qualcomm and Cadence Design Systems.\n\nIt was her job at Cadence that brought her to its headquarters in the Silicon Valley. In the last 8 years of moving to US\, Jagjot has also worked at Intel and now works at Siemens EDA. Having worked at 6 different semiconductor companies in a wide variety of engineering roles\, Jagjot has developed an eye for company cultures.  She holds several patents and actively contributes towards reviews of IEEE papers.\n\nOutside of work\, she is passionate about writing\, reading and fitness routine. Jagjot is driven by learning and likes to keep her mind challenged and stimulated. So\, she took up flying as a hobby.\n\n\nClose \n\nKevin Beauford\nSenior Principal Product Validation Engineer\nCadence\n\nView Bio\n\nKevin Beauford\n×\n\nSenior Principal Product Validation Engineer\nCadence\n\nKevin Beauford\, MBA\, is a Senior Principal Product Validation Engineer at Cadence\, specializing in product management and validation within the EDA industry. He serves as a team lead with expertise in systems engineering\, software development\, automation\, project management\, and QA. Kevin is an innovative engineer with three patents granted to date. He is a graduate of Hampton University (BSCS)\, DePaul University (MSCS)\, and DePaul Driehaus College of Business (MBA).\n\n\nClose \n\nKrysten Stevens\nProduct Security\nEngineer\nAnalog Devices\n\nView Bio\n\nKrysten Stevens\n×\n\nProduct Security Engineer\nAnalog Devices\n\nKrysten Stevens is a product security engineer with Analog Devices\, Inc. She has over 20 years of information technology experience in non-profit\, higher education\, and industry.  Prior to joining Analog Devices\, Krysten spent time as a database administrator\, applications administrator\, IT security analyst\, cybersecurity threat intelligence analyst\, and Director of Technical Operations.  She has her MS in Cybersecurity Management as well as the CISSP\, GCTI\, GCIH\, and GPEN certifications.  Her daily focus is ensuring that security is a priority during the development of ADI products.\n\n\nClose \nParticipating Companies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/dts-conference-notre-dame-2024/ CATEGORIES:Conferences,University Programs,WLI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/University-Programming-Web-Graphic-Square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T170000 DTSTAMP:20260829T111234 CREATED:20231214T175626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T145551Z UID:10000048-1707228000-1707238800@designthesolution.org SUMMARY:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors @ MIT DESCRIPTION:Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors @ MIT\nFebruary 6\, 2024\n2:00 PM\n–\n5:00 PM\nEST\n\n\nDesign the Solution is a dynamic half day conference specifically curated to provide attendees with a comprehensive introduction to the pivotal role of the semiconductor industry within the technology sector. The event serves as an unparalleled opportunity to gain invaluable insight into the full spectrum of diverse career paths available at cutting edge companies\, illuminating the limitless potential for professional growth and development in this exciting field.\nKeynote Speaker Introduction\n& Keynote Speech\nCollaborative Keynote – Speakers’ Journey\n\nKatie Eckermann\nDirector of Business Development\nAMD\n\nView Bio\n\nKatie Eckermann\n×\n\nKatie Eckermann is a Director of Business Development in AMD’s Strategic Silicon Solutions group\, driving customized solutions for innovative customers.  Katie has almost 20 years of experience in the semiconductor industry across product marketing\, product management\, Chief of Staff and business development roles with a focus on Datacenter\, Embedded and Automotive markets. Prior to joining AMD in 2013\, Katie worked at Freescale Semiconductors focused on Networking & Consumer product solutions.  Katie holds a Bachelors (’03) and Masters of Engineering (’04) from MIT.\n\n\nClose \n\nJohn Wuu\nSenior Fellow Design Engineer\nAMD\n\nView Bio\n\nJohn Wuu\n×\n\nJohn Wuu is a Senior Fellow Design Engineer at AMD in Fort Collins\, Colorado\, specializing in memory technology and design\, high performance cache design\, and chiplet DTCO.  In addition to working across the company to define and deliver SRAM solutions\, his recent contributions included the physical definition and technology co-development for AMD’s 3D V-Cache™.  Prior to joining AMD in 2006\, he had been with Hewlett-Packard and then Intel\, working on large L3 caches for Itanium processors.  He received his Bachelors and Masters degrees from MIT in 1997\, and has served as a Technical Program Committee member for the VLSI Symposium since 2016\, and for ISSCC since 2023.\n\n\nClose \nPanel Introduction & Panel Discussion\nPanelist Moderator\n\nTBD\n\nView Bio\n\nDeb Dyson\n×\n\nClose \nModerator\n\nDeb Dyson\nSenior Staff Engineer Manager\nMarvell Compute and Custom Solutions\n\nView Bio\n\nDeb Dyson\n×\n\nDeb Dyson has spent over 25 years in the semiconductor industry working for IBM\, Cavium\, and currently Marvell Technology.  She has worked on a variety of products including ASICs\, gaming console processors\, and security processors.   For a large percentage of her career\, she specialized in chip-level timing closure for SoC designs.   Currently\, Deb holds the position of Senior Staff Manager for a physical design team in Marvell’s Compute and Custom Solutions group.   The team designs ARM-based multi-core processors which target three primary end markets:  carrier (with specific focus on 5G base stations)\, enterprise networks\, and data centers.\n\nDeb is passionate about recruiting\, mentoring\, and supporting women in engineering roles.  Over the years\, she has mentored numerous college and professional women and men. She is also a co-founder of her site’s women’s inclusion network where she actively plans and facilitates career-building activities\, as well as creates networking opportunities for her group.\n\nDeb is a graduate of the University of Vermont (BSEE)\, Cornell University (MSEE)\, and is currently pursuing a certificate in Diversity and Inclusion Leadership from Tufts University.\n\nOutside of work\, Deb enjoys downhill skiing\, hiking\, and spending time with her two sons.  She is a proud native New Englander and has lived here most of her life.\n\n\nClose \nPanelists\n\nRose Castanares\nSenior Vice President of Business Management\nTSMC North America\n\nView Bio\n\nRose Castanares\n×\n\nRose Castanares is Senior Vice President of Business Management at TSMC North America\, responsible for sales and service for major systems and fabless customers. She joined TSMC in 1998 and held various positions\, including regional director in Austin Texas\, making outstanding contribution to ensure the best customer experience in North America over the last twenty years.\n\nRose is a veteran of the semiconductor industry and has three decades of semiconductor industry experience. Prior to joining TSMC\, Rose held several positions in engineering\, quality\, and sales at National Semiconductor\, Chartered Semiconductor\, GTE\, and Siliconix.\n\nRose earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.\n\n\nClose \n\nKate Shamberger\nSenior Field Technical Director – Americas\nAnalog Devices (ADI)\n\nView Bio\n\nKatie Eckermann\n×\n\nAs Senior Field Technical Director for Americas\, Kate Shamberger leads the team that is a primary technical conduit between ADI and its customers in the Americas. In this role\, she works closely with customers to understand their unique technology and business challenges\, provide differentiated solutions\, and offer best-in-class technical support. Kate consolidates and communicates technical requirements and application needs across the Americas\, drives strong alignment between customers and ADI’s Global Business Units on product and solution roadmaps\, and helps drive ADI’s robust growth in the Americas by developing and strengthening customer relationships.\n\nKate has more than 20 years of field technical experience and joined ADI following its 2021 acquisition of Maxim Integrated. While at Maxim\, where she spent most of her career\, she worked in a number of technical\, customer-facing roles of increasing responsibility. Kate has a Bachelor of Arts in Engineering Sciences and Earth Science and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Dartmouth College.\n\n\nClose \n\nThy Tran\nVice President of Global Frontend Procurement\nMicron Technologies\n\nView Bio\n\nThy Tran\n×\n\nThy Tran\, Vice President of Global Frontend Procurement at Micron Technology\, Inc.\, recently transitioned from her prior role as VP of DRAM Process Integration where she led a global team in the US and Asia to drive DRAM technology development and transfer into high-volume manufacturing fabs. She has nearly 30 years of semiconductor experience working in the US\, Europe\, and Asia\, including two semiconductor fab startups.\n\nMs. Tran joined Micron in 2008 and led several DRAM module development programs including Advanced Capacitor\, Metallization\, and Through-Silicon-Via (TSV) integration before taking on the DRAM Process Integration node leadership role for several generations. Her technical contribution has been integral to Micron’s DRAM Technology Development Roadmap and played a significant role in helping Micron achieve DRAM technology leadership. Prior to Micron\, Ms. Tran worked on Logic and SRAM technologies at Motorola\, Inc. and SRAM at WaferTech\, LLC. At Siemens\, AG.\, which later spun off to Infineon and Qimonda\, AG. she held several leadership roles in DRAM technology development transfer\, and manufacturing.\n\nMs. Tran graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. She is a recent alumnus of the Stanford Graduate School of Business’s Executive Program and the McKinsey Executive Leadership Program. She is a senior member of IEEE\, member of the Society of Women Engineers\, and serves as a Strategic Advisory board member for the University of Washington’s Electrical and Computer Engineering department\, International Semiconductor Executive Summit\, Green Grid Inc.\, and Mercado Global. She is a recipient of Global Semiconductor Alliance’s 2023 Rising Women of Influence award.\n\n\nClose \nParticipating Companies URL:https://designthesolution.org/event/dts-conference-navigate-2024-mit/ CATEGORIES:Conferences,Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors,University Programs,WLI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://designthesolution.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/University-Programming-Web-Graphic-Square.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR