Free events are Oct. 1-2 in Columbia.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Semiconductor chips, the tiny components that power everything from smartphones to artificial intelligence, are at the center of major economic and technological shifts. Two events in Columbia will examine how microelectronics are influencing daily life, national security and the future of U.S. manufacturing.
Both events are free and open to the public, says Sarah Rielley, University of Missouri Extension business and community senior coordinator.
The first event, Microelectronics-On-Tap, is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Logboat Brewing Co., 504 Fay St. The informal gathering will feature networking, a buffet and a complimentary beer ticket for the first 60 attendees age 21 and over. Speakers from MEMC LLC, WIPFLI and MU will discuss topics including national security, supply chain resilience, the CHIPS Act and trends in manufacturing.
Details and registration for Microelectronics-On-Tap.
The following day, the MU Manufacturing Day Symposium will offer a deeper, more academic look at the state of U.S. manufacturing. The symposium is 8 a.m.-noon Thursday, Oct. 2, at Ketcham Hall on the MU campus. Presenters from MEMC LLC, WIPFLI and the University of Missouri–St. Louis will address the manufacturing workforce pipeline, the semiconductor industry’s role in Missouri and supply chain challenges and opportunities. Attendees can also visit the Built in Boone: Local Manufacturing Expo. The event is eligible for three professional development hours for licensed engineers. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Symposium details and registration.
This project is funded by the National Science Foundation under grant number DEG-1946619 - Microelectronics supplement fund to the Mizzou’s CyberCorps project. Principal investigator: Dr. Chi-Ren Shyu. Partners include MU Extension, MU College of Engineering, MU Institute for Data Science and Informatics, Missouri School of Journalism, and MU School of Information Science and Learning Technologies.