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February 20, 2025

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[PDS] Professional Development Seminar
—Organized by SEMI Texas Chapter
—Collaboration with The University of Texas at Dallas

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

10:00 am - 1:00 pm CDT

Location

The University of Texas at Dallas
800 West Campbell Road
Student Union 2.602 Galaxy Rooms
Richardson, TX 75080-3021
United States

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SEMI Professional Development Seminar—Connecting College Students to the Semiconductor & Microelectronics Industry 

Learn about career opportunities in high tech and acquire valuable, practical information that will help you choose career directions and plan for success.

Industry volunteers will share what the high-tech industry looks for when they recruit for new graduates.

  • Industry overview by industry leaders
  • Fulfill your curiosity: "A Day in the Life" and "Ask Me Anything" segments from various engineering types and other industry professionals
  • Learn how to optimize your resume and effectively network with professionals to build your contacts for future success
  • Learn technical interviewing tips & tricks
  • Complimentary networking lunch with industry experts

All UT Dallas students are welcome to attend this on-campus event, but please note that space is limited. 

Registration to this FREE EVENT is required by February 14th!

Agenda

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025 (Central Time)

10:00 am
Andrea Valencia, EMD Electronics
Andrea Valencia
MARCOM, Semiconductor Materials, EMD Electronics;
Chair, SEMI Texas Chapter

Opening Remarks

10:05 am
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Theodore Moise
Professor, UT Dallas;
Director, North Texas Semiconductor Institute

Industry Overview

10:15 am
Lidia El Bouanani, Qorvo
Lidia El Bouanani, PhD
Senior Research Scientist/Engineer
Qorvo
Claire Jordan, Texas Instruments
Claire Jordan
TMG Workforce Development
Texas Instruments

A Day in the Life

10:45 am
Qorvo
Resume Writing
Melissa Kissinger
University Relations Program Manager
Qorvo
David Maxwell, Coherent
Interviewing Skills
David Maxwell
Coherent
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Networking Skills
Casey Hopper
Process Development Engineer
Texas Instruments

Resume Writing, Interviewing, Networking

11:20 am
Craig Romick, Parker Hannifin
Moderator
Craig Romick
OEM Account Manager
Parker Hannifin
Adrian Franco, Olsson
Adrian Franco
Client Relationship Manager
Olsson
Patricia Bell, Sachem
Patricia Bell
Quality Engineer
SACHEM
Lidia El Bouanani, Qorvo
Lidia El Bouanani, PhD
Senior Research Scientist/Engineer
Qorvo
Claire Jordan, Texas Instruments
Claire Jordan
TMG Workforce Development
Texas Instruments
David Maxwell, Coherent
David Maxwell
Coherent

Panel—Ask Me Anything!

12:00 pm
Andrea Valencia, EMD Electronics
Andrea Valencia
MARCOM, Semiconductor Materials, EMD Electronics;
Chair, SEMI Texas Chapter

Closing Remarks & Lunch

Sponsor Pitches: Job/Internship Opportunities
Student and Industry Networking Lunch

1:00 pm

Adjourn

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.