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Microelectronics Education and Research Center

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

Advancing Microelectronics Education and Research

The Microelectronics Education and Research Center (MERC) works with regional industry to expand the microelectronic and semiconductor workforce and manufacturing. Investments from stakeholders help MERC to prepare students for careers related to microelectronics, as well as opportunities to work closely with faculty on leading research.

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MERC: Who and What

UPWARDS

UPWARDS

Semiconductor for All

Workforce Development Initiative

Educational Resources

Advancing your Knowledge

Industry Advisory Board

Industry Advisory Board

Facilities

Facilities

MERC Across Campus

Microelectronics institute finds new name, home in College of Engineering
Boise State hosts visit for semiconductor research partners from Japan
College of Engineering pioneers semiconductor capabilities at Boise State
Boise State launches School of Computing to shape Idaho’s technological future
Micron partnership means real-world experience for business and engineering students

MERC Bulletin

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
From Boise to Hiroshima: bridging borders in semiconductor innovation
Microchip Makers from IMER and GIMM

Video for Learning

MERC teamed up with Boise State’s GIMM program to create a beautiful, informative, and fun video to help teach students and all audience about the microchip fabrication process.

Watch the video to learn about how semiconductors and microchips are made:

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