A multidisciplinary team of Boise State graduate students earned a spot as a top 10 finalist in the 2026 Semiconductor Solutions Challenge, a national competition that brought together more than 150 students to tackle real-world challenges in semiconductor manufacturing and design. Team Synaptic developed innovative solutions addressing semiconductor packaging and automated chip-layout design, combining physics-aware modeling, optimization, and design automation. The team’s achievement highlights the strength of Boise State’s emerging semiconductor research and the university’s commitment to preparing students to solve complex, industry-relevant engineering challenges.
