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About

The MER Institute

University-wide and multidisciplinary, and connecting government and industry partners with Boise State colleges and departments to:

  • Ensure the success of students from all backgrounds in microelectronics fields.
  • Establish curriculum that is relevant and cutting-edge with innovative pathways.
  • Forge connections between K-12 classrooms, university education, and the workforce in relation to semiconductors.
  • Advance research in microelectronics and STEM education.

Vision

Boise State will become the premier university in our region, and internationally recognized, for fostering a pro-business environment for high tech industries.

Mission

Through an expansion of workforce development and use-inspired research, the Institute for Microelectronics Education and Research will help tech industries solve modern challenges and lead innovation in microelectronics.

Semiconductors in Idaho

11,417

People employed in the semiconductor industry in Idaho

33

Semiconductor companies in Idaho

$4.5 Bil

Wage impact of semiconductor manufacturers