March 17, 2025
[PDS] Professional Development Seminar
—Organized by SEMI Midwest Chapter
—Collaboration with Missouri S&T
This FREE seminar will help students meet the demands of today's high tech workforce and be successful in their careers.
Time
9:00 am - 2:00 pm MST
Location
Missouri University of Science and Technology
MO
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 your success.
Come learn about careers in the semiconductor industry at the SEMI Professional Development Seminar hosted by Missouri S&T.
- Listen to professionals in the industry talk about their roles and find out how to prepare for jobs in the Semiconductors Industry.
- Discover semiconductor job opportunities you didn't know existed (internship and entry-level) and how you can prepare for them through job searches, interviews, resumes, and more.
- Meet with professionals and executives during our speed mentoring, mock interview, and networking sessions.
All majors are welcome! Students with a background in Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Data Science, and Business are strongly encouraged to attend.
- Enjoy free food, free swag, and giveaways.
- Students can come and go.
EVENT is FREE but registration is required. Registration deadline coming soon!
Agenda
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025 (Times in CST)
9:00 am
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9:30 am
Check-In
9:30 am
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9:40 am
David Borrok
Missouri S&T
Welcome
9:30 am
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9:40 am
Mike Seacrist
MEMC
SEMI Midwest Chapter Introduction
9:40 am
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10:00 am
David Lipke
Missouri S&T
Missouri S&T Educational Opportunities
10:00 am
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10:20 am
Joyce Lowes
Director, R&D Emerging Materials Group
Brewer Science
Semiconductors 101: A Brief History of the Semiconductor Industry & Career Pathways
10:20 am
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10:40 am
Evan Anderson
Director of Process Engineering
SkyWater
Open Industry Talk - SkyWater
10:40 am
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11:00 am
Sherwin Tang
Sr Technology Development Manager
TSMC
Open Industry Talk - TSMC
11:00 am
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11:20 am
HR
Brewer Science
Personal Branding + Resume Best Practices
11:20 pm
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11:40 am
Sarah Vehige
Workforce Development/HR
MEMC
Interview Like a Pro: Perfect Your Pitch
11:40 am
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12:00 pm
Students Pick Up Boxed Lunches
12:00 pm
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12:40 pm
Samual Insall
Brewer Science
Chris Mark
Wafer Cleaning Process Engineer
MEMC
Ask Me Anything Panel Discussion—A Day in the Life of a Semiconductor Engineer
12:00 pm
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12:20 pm
Job & Internship Opportunities
12:20 pm
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2:00 pm
Network with Exhibiting Industry Leaders
2:00 pm
Closing Remarks
Sponsors
