CHIPS
- Innovation & Competitiveness
Plans Unveiled for a National Semiconductor Technology Center
NIST recently outlined a vision and strategy for establishing a National Semiconductor Technology Center, authorized under the CHIPS Act.
- Innovation & Competitiveness
First Funding Opportunity Announced for CHIPS for America Initiative
On 28 Feb, NIST announced its first solicitation of proposals for funding authorized by the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act.
- Government Fellowships
S&T Fellows Make a Lasting Difference
In Washington, there’s a coalition of powerful and effective policymakers who are often overlooked: Science and Technology Fellows.
- Innovation & Competitiveness
NIST Report Outlines Grand Challenges for U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing
NIST outlines seven “grand challenges” to strengthen the U.S. competitiveness in semiconductor technology and manufacturing.
- Education & Training
Towards a STEM-ready Future
Math Phobia According to the Programme for International Student Assessment, 59 percent of adolescents think mathematics is complex, and 31 percent report experiencing high levels of math anxiety when solving math problems. Mathematics usually snags one of the top spots in being the ‘most challenging’ or ‘most disliked’ subject in…
- Innovation & Competitiveness
CHIPS Act Passes! Now what?
The CHIPS Act passed the House on 28 July, one day after passing the Senate, and President Biden signed it into law on 9 August.
- Innovation & Competitiveness
CHIPS Act Set to Move
After months of negotiations, Senate leaders appear ready to bring a smaller CHIPS Act bill to the Senate floor for a vote.
- Legislative Updates
American Foundries Act of 2020
The American Foundries Act (S. 4130) of 2020 is an important bill that would fund American innovation in microelectronics manufacturing and advanced R&D facilities across the country.
- Innovation & Competitiveness
U.S. Semiconductor Industry in the Crosshairs: The CHIPS for America Act
The CHIPS for America Act would help to restore the nation’s leadership in producing the world’s most advanced semiconductor chips.
