Leverage SEMI U learning offerings to accelerate your professional development journey for 2026! Our pledge remains unwavering: providing comprehensive, technical education to equip you with the skills needed for a prosperous journey in the semiconductor sector.
Are you ready to take your semiconductor industry knowledge to the next level? We're thrilled to invite you to our upcoming webinar titled "Kick Start 2026 with SEMI U." This webinar promises to be an informative session where you'll gain insights into the latest updates and course offerings.
During this webinar, you can expect to:
Discover the latest updates and enhancements to SEMI U's on-demand course catalog.
Upcoming virtual and in-person instructor-led trainings scheduled for the first half of the year.
Gain access to a special 10% discount on ALL on-demand courses.
Join us to discover our current course offerings, upcoming in-person and virtual trainings, and more. Engage in a Q&A session. Plus, by attending this free webinar, you'll receive a 10% discount code for all on-demand courses and will be entered into a raffle to win a FREE course bundle ($100 value).
Kick Start 2026 with SEMI U
FREE Webinar (PM session)
January 21, 2026
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Add to Calendar2026-01-21 17:00:002026-01-21 17:30:00Kick Start 2026 with SEMI U - Free Webinar (PM Session) Join us to discover our current course offerings, upcoming in-person and virtual trainings, and more. Engage in a Q&A session. Plus, by attending this free webinar, you'll receive a 10% discount code for all on-demand courses and will be entered into a raffle to win a FREE course bundle ($100 value).United StatesSEMI.org[email protected]America/Los_AngelespublicRegister Now
Leverage SEMI U learning offerings to accelerate your professional development journey for 2026! Our pledge remains unwavering: providing comprehensive, technical education to equip you with the skills needed for a prosperous journey in the semiconductor sector.
Are you ready to take your semiconductor industry knowledge to the next level? We're thrilled to invite you to our upcoming webinar titled "Kick Start 2026 with SEMI U." This webinar promises to be an informative session where you'll gain insights into the latest updates and course offerings.
During this webinar, you can expect to:
Discover the latest updates and enhancements to SEMI U's on-demand course catalog.
Upcoming virtual and in-person instructor-led trainings scheduled for the first half of the year.
Gain access to a special 10% discount on ALL on-demand courses.
Join us to discover our current course offerings, upcoming in-person and virtual trainings, and more. Engage in a Q&A session. Plus, by attending this free webinar, you'll receive a 10% discount code for all on-demand courses and will be entered into a raffle to win a FREE course bundle ($100 value).
Kick Start 2026 with SEMI U
FREE Webinar (AM session)
January 21, 2026
8:00 am - 8:30 am
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Add to Calendar2026-01-21 08:00:002026-01-21 08:30:00Kick Start 2026 with SEMI U - Free Webinar (AM Session)Join us to discover our current course offerings, upcoming in-person and virtual trainings, and more. Engage in a Q&A session. Plus, by attending this free webinar, you'll receive a 10% discount code for all on-demand courses and will be entered into a raffle to win a FREE course bundle ($100 value).United StatesSEMI.org[email protected]America/Los_AngelespublicRegister Now
Contact Michelle Fabiano, [email protected] for a student registration code.
This is an online recorded event; therefore, you will receive the content recording following the event. We are not processing refunds or cancellations.
Creating an Ecosystem for Advanced Packaging: How Backend Manufacturing is Leading the Way
As the semiconductor industry pushes the boundaries of performance, efficiency, and miniaturization, advanced packaging has emerged as a critical enabler of next-generation microelectronics. This virtual forum brings together leading voices from across the ecosystem to explore how backend manufacturing is driving innovation and collaboration in advanced packaging technologies.
Topics Include—
The evolving role of backend manufacturing in enabling heterogeneous integration and chiplet architectures
Key challenges and opportunities in scaling advanced packaging solutions
Collaborative models for building a robust ecosystem—from academia to industry
Workforce development and infrastructure needs to support future growth
Insights into government and industry initiatives shaping the future of microelectronics manufacturing
Whether you're a technologist, strategist, or policymaker, this forum offers a unique opportunity to gain actionable insights into the future of semiconductor packaging and the collaborative efforts driving it forward.
Participate in a U.S. Time Zone:
Pacific: 9am–11:00am
Mountain: 10am–12:00pm
Central: 11am–1:00pm
Eastern: 12pm–2:00pm
Register now to be part of this important conversation and contribute to shaping a sustainable future for the semiconductor industry!
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 the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Listen to professionals in the industry talk about their roles and find out how to prepare for jobs in the Semiconductor Industry.
Listen to professionals in the industry talk about their roles and find out the skillset needed for a career in high tech.
Discover semiconductor job opportunities you didn't know existed (internship and entry-level) and how you can connect with employers in the industry.
Learn how to optimize your resume and boost your interview skills to land a job in the semiconductor industry.
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 lunch and snacks, free swag, and giveaways at Employer Tables.
Students can come and go.
EVENT is FREE but registration is required. Register by October 24th, 2025!
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Campus Instructional Facility 1405 West Springfield Avenue Champaign, IL61821 United States
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025 (Times in CST)
11:00 am
Student Check-In
11:15 am
Andy Stapleton
Vice President at Mortenson
SEMI Midwest Chapter
Dr. Nancy Sottos
Department Head Materials Science and Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Welcome & SEMI Midwest Chapter Introduction
11:20 am
Laurel Passantino
Assistant Dean for Research and Strategic Research Planning
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Semiconductor Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
11:30 am
Dave Chapek
Director of Operations Engineering - Front End of Line
Polar Semiconductor
Semiconductors 101: A Brief History of the Semiconductor Industry & Career pathways
12:00 pm
Free Lunch for Students
12:30 pm
Brendan Aird
Global Strategic Technology Business Development Executive
IBM Semiconductors
Nicholas Cys
Senior Process Integration Engineer
TSMC AZ
Maggie Kamman
Process Engineer II
Polar Semiconductor
Anna Albert
Technical Support Engineer II
Tokyo Electron America (TEL)
Ask Me Anything (Panel): A Day in the Life of a Semiconductor Industry Professional
Leverage SEMI U learning offerings to wrap up your 2025 professional development journey! Our pledge remains unwavering: providing comprehensive, technical education to equip you with the skills needed for a prosperous journey in the semiconductor sector.
Are you ready to take your semiconductor industry knowledge to the next level? We're thrilled to invite you to our upcoming webinar titled "SEMI University - 2025 and beyond." This webinar promises to be an informative session where you'll gain insights into the latest updates, exciting live trainings at SEMICON West and virtually the remainder of this year and beyond.
During this webinar, you can expect to:
Discover the latest updates and enhancements to SEMI U's course catalog.
Learn about the exciting live, in-person training courses scheduled for SEMICON West.
Review upcoming virtual instructor-led trainings.
Gain access to a special 10% discount on ALL on-demand courses.
Join us to discover our current course offerings, upcoming in-person and virtual trainings, and more. Engage in a Q&A session. Plus, by attending this free webinar, you'll receive a 10% discount code for all on-demand courses and will be entered into a raffle to win a FREE course bundle ($100 value).
8:00 am - 8:30 am
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Add to Calendar2025-09-25 08:00:002025-09-25 08:30:00SEMI University - 2025 & BeyondJoin us to discover our current course offerings, upcoming in-person and virtual trainings, and more. Engage in a Q&A session. Plus, by attending this free webinar, you'll receive a 10% discount code for all on-demand courses and will be entered into a raffle to win a FREE course bundle ($100 value). Choose your session:US/EU: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM PT [Register Now]Asia/US: 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM PT [Register Now]United StatesSEMI.org[email protected]America/Los_AngelespublicRegister Now
SEMI University celebrates its second-year anniversary! Our pledge remains unwavering: providing comprehensive, technical education to equip you with the skills needed for a prosperous journey in the semiconductor sector.
Are you ready to take your semiconductor industry knowledge to the next level? We're thrilled to invite you to our upcoming webinar titled "SEMI University - Overview and 2025 Roadmap." This webinar promises to be an informative session where you'll gain insights into the latest updates, exciting live trainings, new certifications, and courses offered by SEMI U in 2025.
During this webinar, you can expect to:
Discover the latest updates and enhancements to SEMI U's course catalog.
Learn about the exciting live, in-person training courses scheduled for this year.
Get insights into new courses designed to keep you ahead in the industry.
Gain access to a special 10% discount on ALL on-demand courses.
Join us to discover our current course offerings, upcoming in-person and virtual trainings, and more! Engage in a Q&A session. Plus, by attending this free webinar, you'll receive a 10% discount code for all on-demand courses. Please scroll down below to "Choose Your Session" and register for the webinar time that works best for you!
SEMI University - Overview & 2025 Roadmap
FREE Webinar
May 15, 2025
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Add to Calendar2025-05-15 00:00:002025-05-15 00:00:00SEMI University - Overview & 2025 Roadmap Join us to discover our current course offerings, upcoming in-person and virtual trainings, and more! Engage in a Q&A session. Plus, by attending this free webinar, you'll receive a 10% discount code for all on-demand courses. Please scroll down below to "Choose Your Session" and register for the webinar time that works best for you! United StatesSEMI.org[email protected]America/Los_AngelespublicRegister Now
