Boise State’s Institute for Microelectronics Education and Research (MER) recently launched a community education initiative to bring semiconductor and microelectronics into local classrooms. The program hired five engineering undergrads known as the Chip Ambassadors who will be delivering hands-on education in K-12 classrooms around the valley. Jonathan Ambriz, a junior Electrical Engineering, was the first student to join the program.
“Microelectronics and semiconductors are a huge part of our lives, and their impact is only going to get bigger,” said Ambriz. “I hope that the students find out just how cool microelectronics are and can get a career doing something they are passionate about.”