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Microelectronics Education and Research Center

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

MERC Mission

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MERC: Who and What

Major Initiatives

Major Initiatives

Educational Resources

Advancing your Knowledge

Facilities

Facilities

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

MERC Across Campus

College of Engineering leaders visit Taiwan to expand semiconductor excellence
Bronco Day at the Capitol brings Boise State to statehouse
Boise State and University of Rochester awarded grant to empower K-12 educators in semiconductor and microelectronics
Engineering students find global microelectronics learning, connection at Nagoya University
Global semiconductor program giving Boise State students hands-on experiences

MERC Bulletin

Empowering Educators: Boise State and Micron Spark K–12 Semiconductor Learning
Inside Micron Chip Camp: Bringing STEM to Life
Summer of Semiconductors: IMER’s summertime outreach
Now anyone can learn about semiconductors!
Igniting Engineering Futures: College Credit for Idaho High Schoolers