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Logboat Brewery
504 Fay St
Columbia, MO 65201
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Join us for a free evening of insight, innovation, and informal networking at Microelectronics-On-Tap—a casual gathering where industry leaders and academic experts dive into the transformative impact of semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S.  

Event Schedule: 

  • 5:00 – 5:40 p.m. | Networking (food and drinks available) 
  • 5:45 p.m. | Welcome Remarks & Panel Introduction 
  • 6:45 p.m. | Closing Remarks & More Networking  

Beer tickets provided for the first 60 attendees!

Dinner buffet available at the start of the event.  

Panel Discussion:

Discover how national security, supply chain resilience, and the CHIPS Act are reshaping the manufacturing landscape.  

Panelists:

  • Madhavan S. Esayanur, Ph.D. Senior Director of Global R&D at MEMC/GWC, with over 20 years of experience in silicon materials. He has led product development and technical management across GlobalWafers sites in Italy, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. 
  • Nicole Eldred Jaeckel Senior Consultant at WIPFLI, specializing in data-driven strategies for small and medium manufacturers. She focuses on delivering timely industry insights and driving long-term performance improvements. 
  • Syed Kamrul Islam, Ph.D. Professor and Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Missouri. His research interests include semiconductor devices, high-temperature electronics, mixed-signal circuit design, and bio-microelectronics. 
  • Jim Noble, Ph.D. Professor and Chair of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Missouri, and MU Site Director for the NSF I/UCRC Center for Excellence in Logistics and Distribution (CELDi). His research focuses on integrated production systems and supply chain resilience.  

Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required!

Cost: Free

Contact: Sarah Rielley, edwardssar@missouri.edu, 573-882-0380

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