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Institute for Microelectronics Education and Research

IMER – Collaborating with industry and university stakeholders in cutting-edge areas of microelectronics.

Advancing Microelectronics Education and Research

The Institute for Microelectronics Education and Research (IMER) works with regional industry to expand the microelectronic and semiconductor workforce and manufacturing. Investments from stakeholders help IMER to prepare students for careers related to microelectronics, as well as opportunities to work closely with faculty on leading research.

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IMER: Who and What

UPWARDS

UPWARDS

Semiconductor for All

Workforce Development Initiative

Education at Boise State

Advancing your Knowledge

Facilities

Facilities

IMER Bulletin

Micro-“Chips and Salsa” event: Boise State’s flavorful engineering expo
Chip Ambassadors bring semiconductors into Idaho classrooms
UPWARDS Program brings Boise State students to Japan
‘Chip, Chip, Hooray’ engages Idaho youths in unique semiconductor class

IMER Across Campus

Boise State launches School of Computing to shape Idaho’s technological future
Micron partnership means real-world experience for business and engineering students
Chip, Chip, Hooray: Idaho youth engage in unique semiconductor class
Institute for Microelectronics Education and Research hosts signing event with Hiroshima University
Microchip Makers from IMER and GIMM

New Highlight!

IMER teamed up with Boise State’s GIMM program to create a beautiful, informative, and fun video to help teach students and all audience about the microchip fabrication process.

Watch the video to learn about how semiconductors and microchips are made: