Vision
The Institute for Microelectronics Education and Research will be the central hub for microelectronic innovation, entrepreneurship, and workforce development in Idaho.
Mission
IMER will create an ecosystem of use-inspired research, private and public partnership, and innovation to drive leading-edge microelectronic technologies.Â
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IMER
University-wide, 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.
Creation of the Institute
The CHIPS Act and Science Act was created to bring semiconductor manufacturing and jobs back to the United States. This act, as well as numerous investments and grants, led to the establishment of Boise State University’s IMER. The purpose is diverse: create education pathways in K-12 schools and universities, prepare students for the workforce, collaborate with industry partners, and advance global semiconductor research and education.
Through industry partnerships, investments, and collaboration, IMER continually works to support this nation-wide initiative.
The CHIPS Act
IMER began with The Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act, passed and funded by Congress in 2022.
This act presents a once in a generation opportunity for Boise State University, the state of Idaho, and the Nation.
Investments from this act will boost domestic semiconductor research, development, and production, ensuring the United States leads in technology used in everything from mobile phones to defense systems.