How ASU Became the Engine Behind America’s Semiconductor Revival

The world’s semiconductor spotlight is shifting to Arizona — and Arizona State University is the reason why. Decades of investment in research, manufacturing, and workforce innovation have positioned ASU as the engine driving the nation’s chip resurgence under the CHIPS and Science Act. When SEMICON West, North America’s largest microelectronics trade show, chose Phoenix (Oct.7–9) for its first-ever event outside California, it marked a recognition of what ASU has built:a living ecosystem where academia, industry, and government converge to reimagine what’s possible. At the event, President Michael Crow will outline ASU’s national strategy, while the university and Applied Materials unveil the $270 million Materials-to-Fab Center—a space designed to accelerate the journey from idea to prototype. “Hosting SEMICON validates years of intentional investment,” said Kyle Squires, dean of engineering.“But it’s also a launchpad for what comes next.” From K–12 education to advanced fabrication labs, ASU isn’t just training the next generation of engineers—it’s designing the future they’ll inherit. 🚀 Stay ahead of Arizona’s innovation frontier.

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