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Boise State University has named Kurtis Cantley<\/strong>, professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and director of the Microelectronics Education and Research Center, as a Boise State Foundation Board Endowed Professor. Cantley\u2019s research focuses on microelectronics, semiconductor devices, and neuromorphic computing. He also leads efforts to expand microelectronics education and research opportunities for Boise State students. The endowed professorship will support Cantley\u2019s research and educational work while strengthening partnerships with industry and national laboratories. His leadership is helping Boise State prepare students for careers in the rapidly growing semiconductor industry and advance research in next-generation microelectronics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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