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“Thank you for the valuable experience and support I received during the CHIPS Technician Fellows Program at USC. The training helped me build a foundation in cleanroom operations, wafer processing, and photolithography — and building a long-term career in the semiconductor industry.” -Meisha Taylor, CHIPS Technician Fellow

Upcoming Events

Aug 25 Cleanroom Gateway @ University of Washington

The University of Washington Nanofabrication Facility is hosting a Cleanroom Gateway survey course open to students, faculty, and industry professionals.

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Summer 26 SURF @ USC

Applications for the Summer 2026 Semiconductor Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) will open in Spring 2026. Please contact us with questions or for more information.

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