February 6, 2026
[PDS] Professional Development Seminar
—Organized by SEMI Texas Chapter
—Collaboration with Texas State University
This IN-PERSON seminar features an agenda that will help students meet the demands of today's high tech workforce and be successful in their careers.
Time
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT
Location
Texas State University, San Marcos
Ingram School of Engineering
Ingram Hall, Room 4104
San Marcos, TX 78666
United States
SEMI Professional Development Seminar—Connecting College Students to the Semiconductor Industry
Learn about career opportunities in high tech and acquire valuable, practical information that will help you choose career directions and plan for career success.
Industry volunteers will share what the high-tech industry looks for when they recruit for new graduates.
- Prepare for the upcoming (February 19th) Engineering and Technology Job & Internship Fair
- Learn about 10,000+ semiconductor jobs you didn’t know existed
- Meet with and gain insights from industry professionals during the networking session
- Learn how you can connect with 2,100+ employers in the microelectronics industry
- Plan for career success—career development guidance, branding, interview skills, and internships
- Lunch refreshments for in-person participants
- Tours of Science and Engineering Lab; first floor RFM and Keysight Smart Lab, 4th floor
Agenda
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026 (Central Time)
12:00 pm
Andrea Valencia
MARCOM, Semiconductor Materials, EMD Electronics
Chair, SEMI Texas Chapter
Opening Remarks/Introduction—Refreshments/Lunch Available
12:05 pm
KT Moore
Vice President
Cadence
Industry Overview/Semiconductors 101
12:30 pm
Hanna Paddubrouskaya
Principal Research Scientist
Tokyo Electron America
A Day in the Life
12:45 pm
Internships
Michelle Londa, PhD
Professor of Practice Cooperative Education Coordinator SWE Advisor The Ingram School of Engineering
Texas State University, San Marcos
Interview Like a Pro
Virginia Jones
Director, Austin Operations
Brooksource
Preparing for Your Professional Career
1:15 pm
Moderator
Adrian Franco
Olsson
Ariful Haque, PhD
Assistant Professor, Ingram School of Engineering
Texas State University, San Marcos
Virginia Jones
Director, Austin Operations
Brooksource
Celeste Mullis
Quality Engineer
SACHEM
Panel—Ask Me Anything!
1:55 pm
Jean Richaud
Managing Partner and Co-Managing Director
Conation Technologies
James Gaitan
Outside Sales Representative
Valin Corporation
Sponsor Announcements
2:00 pm
Networking with Industry & Tours Available
Speed Networking
Tour of Science and Engineering Lab
Tour of Keysight Smart
3:00 pm
Andrea Valencia
MARCOM, Semiconductor Materials, EMD Electronics
Chair, SEMI Texas Chapter
Closing Remarks
Registration
Attendance is free, but registration is required. Please complete the registration form if you wish to attend and to join our mailing list for future industry programs.
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