Technical Verticals

SCALE TECHNICAL VERTICALS

Connecting state of the art research and academics

The five SCALE technical verticals were derived from Department of War-prioritized technical areas, addressing critical real-world needs in microelectronics. Each vertical has a unique set of learning objectives, with integrated curriculum, research, and internships designed to develop specialized, in-depth student knowledge.

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Technical Areas

RADIATION-HARDENING
COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTORS
HETEROGENEOUS INTEGRATION/ADVANCED PACKAGING
SYSTEM-ON-CHIP
TRUSTED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Students develop specific skills through participation in:

  • Undergraduate/graduate mentored research projects

  • Senior projects

  • Internships

  • Multi-university cohorts

  • Conferences and publishing

  • Summer training sessions

  • Specialty courses