Louisiana Tech University

Purpose:the Purpose of This Grant Is to Update and Enhance the Capabilities at the Louisiana Tech University Institute for Micromanufacturing to Ensure Relevant Experiential Training for Students for Semiconductor Technology.activities to Be Performed:louisiana Tech University Will Establish an Institute for Micromanufacturing (IFM) Faculty Fellows Program to Recognize Outstanding Faculty, Staff, and Experts to Provide Resources to Push Forward Advanced Ideas, Expand Courses and Modules. State-of-the Art Equipment Such as an Electron-beam Lithography System, Maskless Lithography System, and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Equipment Will Ensure That Training and Research Is Relevant to Current Industry Practice.expected Outcomes:these Improvements to the University Will Enable Ifm Faculty, Students, and Stakeholders to Stay at the Forefront of Semiconductor Technology and Provide Opportunities for Employment and Research.expected Outcomes:these Improvements to the University Will Enable Ifm Faculty, Students, and Stakeholders to Stay at the Forefront of Semiconductor Technology and Provide Opportunities for Employment and Research.intended Beneficiaries:local Students and Faculty Will Benefit From the Enhanced Capabilities at the Ifm. Employers and Partners Institutions Will Benefit From Having Both Capabilities and Trained Graduates Ready to Work.subrecipient Activities:the Recipient Does Not Intend to Subaward Funds.