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JUNE 9-11, 2025 | AUSTIN, TX |
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JUNE 9-11, 2025 | AUSTIN, TX |
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TechConnect, in partnership with the NextTech Student Network and affiliated student groups from across the country, is proud to announce the 2025 Nano and Emerging Technologies Student Leaders Conference co-located with the 2025 TechConnect World Innovation Conference and 2025 Nanotech Conference & Expo. The event will be held on June 9–11, 2025 in Austin, TX.
The Student Leaders Conference brings together undergraduate nano and emerging technologies student group representatives from across the United States. This program is seeking active student group leaders to highlight undergraduate research and connect students with entrepreneurs, industry leaders, venture capitalists, and representatives of federal agencies funding research in emerging technologies. Additionally, the Student Leaders Conference is an opportunity for students to share best practices and network with like-minded group leaders.
This year, the Student Leaders Conference is coordinating with the Micro Nano Electronics and Photonics Workforce Development Program at TechConnect to raise awareness about the different career paths associated with the microelectronics industry. Students will be surprised to learn that not all microelectronics jobs are for electrical engineers! In addition to talks describing the microelectronics industry, students will have the opportunity to explore career opportunities/training/internship at the expo floor and showcase their research during the poster session.
The Student Leaders Conference will also host career panel discussions with industry, government, and academics to explore the different career paths beyond the microelectronics industry that are possible with a STEM degree, speed networking sessions with industry representatives, and a reception.
In its role to support the National Nanotechnology Initiative, the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office is helping to establish the NextTech Student Network. Participation is welcome from student leaders in any science, technology, or business domain.
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Monday June 9 | ||
| 10:15 | Micro Nano Electronics and Photonics Workforce Development Program - Keynote | |
| 11:00 | Micro Nano Electronics and Photonics Workforce Development Program - Tutorial Sessions | |
| 1:30 | Micro Nano Electronics and Photonics Workforce Development Program | |
| 2:15 | Micro Nano Electronics and Photonics Workforce Development Program - Speed Networking 1 | |
| 2:15 | Micro Nano Electronics and Photonics Workforce Development Program - Career Panel 1 | |
| 3:30 | Micro Nano Electronics and Photonics Workforce Development Program - Speed Networking 2 | |
| 3:30 | Micro Nano Electronics and Photonics Workforce Development Program - Career Panel 2 | |
Tuesday June 10 | ||
| 8:30 | Micro Nano Electronics and Photonics Workforce Development Program - Joint Networking with Photonics | |
| 9:30 | Future Innovators Panel - Student/Postdoc Leaders Summit | |
| 10:30 | Future Innovators Student/Postdoc Pitch Contest for Emerging Entrepreneurs | |
| 11:00 | Future Innovators Keynote & Awards for Emerging Entrepreneurs | |
| 1:00 | Micro Nano Electronics and Photonics Workforce Development Program - Career Awareness Fair (1pm-6pm) | |
| 4:00 | Future Innovators - Posters | |
Wednesday June 11 | ||
| 9:00 | Microelectronics R&D | |
| 10:00 | Micro Nano Electronics and Photonics Workforce Development Program - Virtual Reality Demo | |
| 11:30 | Micro Nano Electronics and Photonics Workforce Development Program - Closing Remarks | |
Detailed Program | ||
Monday June 9 | ||
| 10:15 | Micro Nano Electronics and Photonics Workforce Development Program - Keynote | Lone Star F |
| Session chair: Alex Norman, Princeton University, US | ||
| Career Areas in Semiconductors A. Maheshwari, AMD, US | ||
| 11:00 | Micro Nano Electronics and Photonics Workforce Development Program - Tutorial Sessions | Lone Star F |
| Session chair: Jared Ashcroft, Pasadena City College, US | ||
| S. Roberts, CUNY, US | ||
| R. Chimenti, Rowan University, US | ||
| 1:30 | Micro Nano Electronics and Photonics Workforce Development Program | Lone Star F |
| Session chair: Jared Ashcroft, Pasadena City College, US | ||
| Student Mentors - Tips & Tricks P. Kirya, University of California, San Diego, US | ||
| 2:15 | Micro Nano Electronics and Photonics Workforce Development Program - Speed Networking 1 | Lone Star East Lobby |
| Session chair: Maria Fernanda Campa, TJFACT, US | ||
| M. Guttman, Micron, US | ||
| P. Dianat, Quantum Computing Inc, US | ||
| M. Huffman, University of Washington, Nanofabrication Facility, US | ||
| A. Painchaud, Western Digital, US | ||
| R.A. Potyrailo, GE Vernova Advanced Research Center, US | ||
| J. Spyres, Tap3D, US | ||
| S. Jansone-Popova, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US | ||
| N. Votaw, Isolere Bio, US | ||
| R. Chimenti, Rowan University, US | ||
| E. Flint, Western Digital, US | ||
| B. Brough, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, US | ||
| J. Jensen, Trailhead Biosystems, US | ||
| J. Pitts, Activate Global Inc., US | ||
| W.M. Taggart IV, Cavern Energy Storage, LLC, US | ||
| P. Bathi, Arm, US | ||
| 2:15 | Micro Nano Electronics and Photonics Workforce Development Program - Career Panel 1 | Lone Star F |
| Session chair: Paula Kirya, University of California, San Diego, US | ||
| C. Martin, DiagMetrics, US | ||
| M. Murdock, Intel, US | ||
| A. Sumant, Argonne National Laboratory, US | ||
| 3:30 | Micro Nano Electronics and Photonics Workforce Development Program - Speed Networking 2 | Lone Star East Lobby |
| Session chair: Maria Fernanda Campa, TJFACT, US | ||
| C. Martin, DiagMetrics, US | ||
| D.P. Woodie, Princeton University, US | ||
| H. Lechuga, 3M Company, US | ||
| L. Sebastian, PowerAmerica Institute, North Carolina State, US | ||
| G. Francis, Rapid Ventures, US | ||
| M. Rauch, Schrödinger, US | ||
| A. Gollach, HAX, US | ||
| T. Gardner, Cambium, US | ||
| J-D. Rocha, ACS, US | ||
| M. Murdock, Intel, US | ||
| J. Jesson, WGNSTAR, US | ||
| L. DePauw, Cargill, US | ||
| P. Ashby, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, US | ||
| C. Thenappan, Arm, US | ||
| S. Roberts, The City University of New York, US | ||
| 3:30 | Micro Nano Electronics and Photonics Workforce Development Program - Career Panel 2 | Lone Star F |
| Session chair: Kasielynn Bussard, Salt Lake Community College, US | ||
| H. Tekinalp, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US | ||
| M. Huffman, University of Washington, Nanofabrication Facility, US | ||
| H. Zha, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, US | ||
Tuesday June 10 | ||
| 8:30 | Micro Nano Electronics and Photonics Workforce Development Program - Joint Networking with Photonics | Lone Star East Lobby |
| Session chair: Alex Norman, Princeton University, US | ||
| 9:30 | Future Innovators Panel - Student/Postdoc Leaders Summit | Lone Star F |
| Session chair: Matthew Hull, Virginia Tech, US; Jeremy Pitts, Activate Houston, US | ||
| J. Pitts, Activate Houston, US | ||
| A. Busch, University of Texas at Austin, US | ||
| G. Cossio, Nanoscale Labs, US | ||
| C. Lawrence, Energy Transition Ventures, US | ||
| B. Brough, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, US | ||
| 10:30 | Future Innovators Student/Postdoc Pitch Contest for Emerging Entrepreneurs | Lone Star F |
| Session chair: Matthew Hull, Virginia Tech, US; Jeremy Pitts, Activate Houston, US | ||
| A. Purohit, University of Washington, US | ||
| S. Jung, University of California, San Diego, US | ||
| G. Roberts, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, US | ||
| A. Charlton, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, US | ||
| 11:00 | Future Innovators Keynote & Awards for Emerging Entrepreneurs | Lone Star F |
| Session chair: Matthew Hull, Virginia Tech, US; Jeremy Pitts, Activate Houston, US | ||
| Keynote Presentation B. Brough, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, US | ||
| Awards Announced | ||
| 1:00 | Micro Nano Electronics and Photonics Workforce Development Program - Career Awareness Fair (1pm-6pm) | JW Grand Ballroom |
| Session chair: Alex Norman, Princeton University, US | ||
| Participating companies: Micron, Intel, Western Digital, DiagMetrics, Quantum Computing Inc, WGNSTAR, Tap3D, MNT-EC, SimInsights, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | ||
| 4:00 | Future Innovators - Posters | JW Grand Ballroom |
| Spooky action at a distance: Neuromodulation, physiologic distress signals, and Limb Preservation A.S. Raihane, G.M. Deusch, C. Liu, B. Nafajoa, D.G. Armstrong, Pasadena City College / UC Irvine, US | ||
| Nanomedicine - MQDMS - Multifunctional Quantum Dot Medical Solutions A. Clavien, Maricopa Community Colleges, US | ||
| The Role Of 17-β-Estradiol In Sex-Specific Cytisine-Mediated Neuroprotection Against Parkinson’s Disease N. Tan, G. Roger, P. Gauri, Z. Sara, S. Rahul, Cal Poly Pomona, US | ||
| Investigation of the Stability of a Simplified Model of the Lipid Bilayer Membrane of a Chemo-Stressed Cancer Cell under an Applied Electric Field Y. Musa, K. Tantawi, M. Colson, A. Adams, Motlow State Community College, US | ||
| 2-Mask NMOS (N-type Metal Oxide Semiconductor) Device Manufacturing, Design, & Fabrication For Workforce Development E. Saucedo, N. Palana, SAN JOSE CITY COLLEGE (MESA PROGRAM), US | ||
| Chirality-Driven Enhancements in PNA Binding: Structural Insights and Applications A.K. Manukyan, CUNY Hostos Community College, US | ||
| A Review of Recent Advances in Heterogeneous Integration and Chiplet Technology M.H. Haidari, Erie County Community College, US | ||
| Digital Twin-Driven Semiconductor Training: AR/VR to Leverage Manufacturing Education M. Brock, K. Challa, I. Alhmoud, B. Gokaraju, S. Aravamudhan, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, US | ||
| PolyC Plastics and Composites: Enabling Future Materials Platforms With Hemp-Derived Polymers and Technologies M.M. Sotzing, PolyC Plastics and Composites, US | ||
| Biobased Epoxy Composites Using Algae Oil K. Lighty, L. Zhang, North Carolina A&T State University - Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering, US | ||
| Hidden Engines of Innovation: The Role of Emerging Research Institutions in Regional Growth M. Foster-Bruns, Valparaiso University, US | ||
| Enhanced Domestic Extraction of PGMs. Nickel, Copper and Cobalt from primary sources I. Flores-Aroni, Colorado Schoolod Mines, US | ||
| Optimizing Furnace Conditions for Uniform Oxidation M. Le, S. Sanchez, Stanford University, US | ||
| Etch Rate Characterization and Sidewall Optimization of SiO₂ Using Oxford RIE A. Bhogra, L. Ngo, Stanford University, US | ||
| Fabrication and Characterization of Graphene Transistors L. Glickman, R. Surikuchi, G. Kim, Community College of Philadelphia, US | ||
| Nanophotonic Quantum Entanglement for Advanced Spectroscopy and Biosensing Applications J.U. Gadea Morales, Applied Physics & Materials Science at Caltech, US | ||
| Lightweight Selective Absorbers for Energy Harvesting and Storage M. Kowalski, R. Milan, and S. Azadi, Community College of Philadelphia, US | ||
| Digital Twins for Advanced Workforce Training and Semiconductor Manufacturing K. Hong, I. Jha, N. Vatanshenas, A. Ashcroft, C. Lee, A. Ahmadi, R. Almache, R. Dhar, H. Mandadi, R.D. Melara, P.K. Stout, UC Irvine, US | ||
Wednesday June 11 | ||
| 9:00 | Microelectronics R&D | Lone Star F |
| Session chair: Dan Woodie, Princeton University, US | ||
| Expanding Our Reach: Creating a Virtual Reality Semiconductor Educational Platform at the Cornell NanoScale Facility T. Pennell, J. Williamson, C. Fiore, K. Ionova, B. Lane, L. Rathbun, R. Olson, A. Godwin, J. Cha, Cornell University, US | ||
| Equipping Students for CHIPS R&D and Manufacturing Engineering through Transformative Microfabrication Education M. Pleil, N. Jackson, University of New Mexico, US | ||
| Room Temperature 2D/3D Heterojunction Rectifiers Through Integration of Monolayer n-MoS2 With p-type Boron Doped Diamond A. Wali, R. Padhan, R. Divan, P. Darancet, N. Pradhan, A.V. Sumant, Argonne National Laboratory, US | ||
| 10:00 | Micro Nano Electronics and Photonics Workforce Development Program - Virtual Reality Demo | Lone Star East Lobby |
| Session chair: Jared Ashcroft, Pasadena City College, US | ||
| Participating companies: Tap3D, SimInsights, Mercer County Community College/MNTEC | ||
| 11:30 | Micro Nano Electronics and Photonics Workforce Development Program - Closing Remarks | Lone Star F |
| Session chair: Jared Ashcroft, Pasadena City College, US | ||
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