Yale Engineering Joins National Semiconductor Technology Center
Yale Engineering today celebrates its membership to the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) as the public-private consortium established by the CHIPS and Science Act surpasses 100 signed members. Yale Engineering efforts will support the NSTC's mission to accelerate U.S.-led semiconductor research and innovation, build a strong domestic semiconductor workforce, and strengthen the United States' leadership position in the global semiconductor industry. In addition to engaging with academic and industry members across the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem, Yale Engineering benefits from collaborative research opportunities, access to cutting-edge fabrication facilities, and enhanced pathways for students to enter the semiconductor workforce.
The NSTC's mission aligns with Yale Engineering's commitment to advancing technological innovation through interdisciplinary research and educating the next generation of engineering leaders. Yale Engineering's membership in the NSTC will provide students and faculty with access to state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication facilities and research infrastructure, enabling cutting-edge research projects and creating valuable industry connections that enhance educational programs and research initiatives in semiconductor technology.
Yale Engineering boasts a distinguished legacy in engineering that traces back to its pioneering beginnings as the institution that awarded the first U.S. engineering Ph.D. to J. Willard Gibbs in 1863. This tradition of excellence is particularly evident in the semiconductor industry, where Yale alumni have ascended to pivotal leadership positions at some of the world's most influential companies. Notable Yale Engineering-educated industry leaders include C.C. Wei '85 Ph.D., Chairman and CEO of TSMC; Wenliang Chen '92 Ph.D., CTO of AP Memory; and Mukesh Khare '99 Ph.D., General Manager and Vice President at IBM Research. The school continues to strengthen its semiconductor expertise through industry partnerships, recently hosting experts from IBM, ASML, AMD, and NVIDIA for specialized lectures and seminars that were extended to neighboring universities, demonstrating Yale's commitment to broadening access to semiconductor education and research opportunities.
Operated by Natcast, an independent non-profit entity, the mission of the NSTC is to convene members from across the U.S. semiconductor value chain, academia, and government to advance three shared and strategic goals: strengthen U.S. semiconductor leadership; reduce time from lab-to-fab; and expand the U.S. semiconductor workforce. NSTC Members benefit from access to leading-edge research, state-of-the-art facilities, shared physical and digital assets, dedicated events and collaboration opportunities, and employer-driven workforce development programming.
To view a comprehensive list of NSTC Members and learn how to join, visit natcast.org/nstcmembership/members. For more information on opportunities to engage with Yale Engineering on NSTC-related efforts, please contact Elisabeth Alden, Associate Director for External Affairs.
ABOUT THE NSTC AND NATCAST
Natcast is a purpose-built, non-profit entity designated to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) by the Department of Commerce. Established by the CHIPS and Science Act of the U.S. government, the NSTC is a public-private consortium dedicated to semiconductor R&D in the United States. The NSTC convenes industry, academia, and government from across the semiconductor ecosystem to address the most challenging barriers to continued technological progress in the domestic semiconductor industry, including the need for a skilled workforce. The NSTC reflects a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the U.S. to drive the pace of innovation, set standards, and secure global leadership in semiconductor design and manufacturing. Learn more at natcast.org.