Starting Your Microelectronics Career, Part A is a self-paced, asynchronous course based on the Entering Mentoring curriculum developed by the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER).
This eight-week course prepares students for successful research, internship, and co-op experiences by developing skills in research communication, ethics, confidence, independence, and professional mentoring relationships. Students will also explore professional and career development strategies and create a learning contract to guide their upcoming research or work experience. Students who successfully complete both Part A and Part B will earn a certificate of completion.
Format: Online, asynchronous
Platform: Canvas via nanoHUB
Estimated Time: 12 hours
Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: None
Audience: Undergraduate students preparing for their first research assignment or internship
Learning Objectives:
Apply strategies to proactively manage a mentoring relationship.
Identify skills that make a prepared and contributing intern, researcher, or co-op student in the field of microelectronics.
Develop your professional identity as a microelectronics engineer or scientist, including teamwork and communication proficiency.
Complete a practice learning contract to help set expectations and manage your transition to your first assignment with a mentor.
Request Course Enrollment
To enroll in this course, complete the course registration form. The SCALE team will review your request and arrange enrollment in the Canvas course on nanoHUB.