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Feb 18, 2025

Fred Kish Honored with 2025 IEEE Nick Holonyak Jr. Medal

Fred Kish, director of the NC State Nanofabrication Facility, has received the 2025 IEEE Nick Holonyak Jr. Medal. He was recognized for his groundbreaking work in semiconductor optoelectronics, including photonic integrated circuits and high-efficiency LEDs, which have advanced telecommunications and energy efficiency.

Jan 6, 2025

The Defense Tech Podcast: Lab-to-Fab for Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors with the CLAWS Hub

Join Civilian Sydney as she chats with Fred Kish and John Muth from the CLAWS Hub as they discuss commercial leap-ahead technologies, wide-bandgap semiconductors, access to cleanrooms, building a robust workforce pipeline and more. 

Sep 19, 2024

NC State CLAWS Hub to Lead $19 Million in ‘Leap Ahead’ Projects

The White House and U.S. Department of Defense announced today the first year of funding, totaling $19 million, for four additional projects for the Commercial Leap Ahead for Wide Bandgap Semiconductors (CLAWS) Microelectronics Commons Hub, headed by North Carolina State University.

Sep 19, 2024

NC State University getting $19 million in federal funds for semiconductor research

North Carolina State University is getting $19 million in federal funding to further semiconductor research. CLAWS was featured on CBS on September 19, 2024.

Sep 19, 2024

CLAWS Hub at NC State receives $19 million from CHIPS and Science Act

Federal officials announced $19 million in federal funding for work on semiconductors at an NC State-led program. CLAWS was featured on ABC11 on September 19, 2024.

Sep 17, 2024

Biden-Harris Administration Awards $269M for Microelectronics Manufacturing and Workforce Development; Boosting U.S. Chip-Making Capabilities

The Department of Defense today announced a significant boost to America's microelectronics manufacturing capacity and workforce development infrastructure with $269 million in awards for 33 new technical projects under the Microelectronics Commons (ME Commons) initiative.

Apr 22, 2024

CLAWS Education and Workforce Partner RTNN Wins Prestigious Award for Community Engagement

The Opal Mann Award, established in 2010 to honor the leadership of former NC State faculty member Dr. Opal Mann Green, is given annually to recognize a team dedicated to using democracy in the classroom, community, and at home; creating inclusionary teams; and community-based learning around local issues.

Mar 18, 2024

Semiconductor and Chips Career Fair and Networking Event – Virtual

Join us for our upcoming virtual career fair powered by Career Fair Plus on Wednesday, April 10, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Nov 15, 2023

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks Announces $238M Chips and Science Act Award

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks announced the award today of $238 million in “Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act” funding for the establishment of eight…

Nov 15, 2023

NC State to Lead Regional Semiconductor Innovation Hub

North Carolina State University has been awarded $39.4 million from the Department of Defense to serve as the leader of a regional innovation hub in wide bandgap semiconductors. The regional…