Boise State\u2019s Institute for Microelectronics Education and Research (IMER) teamed up with faculty and IDLA to bring this course to life. As the second installment in a three-part series (following Chip, Chip, Hooray!<\/em> and paving the way for an upcoming third course), this class serves as a launchpad into the fast-paced worlds of electrical engineering, computer systems engineering, and computer science. Students will dive into the core principles, cutting-edge technologies, and real-world applications that power innovation in engineering fields. The course also offers a head start on college by awarding 1 university credit upon completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis course is special because it is being offered as a concurrent enrollment course through Boise State. Students will earn both high school and college credit for this course,\u201d said Camille Platts-McPharlin, Senior Academics Program Coordinator and manager of the Semiconductor for All grant. \u201cIt will give students a strong foundation and clear understanding of what it means to be an electrical or computer engineer while earning college credit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most exciting part about this release is that, once again, enrollment is above and beyond what was initially predicted. The creation team estimated 15 students for the first semester, but the class has exceeded expectations with 38 students enrolling. Moreover, these students are all across Idaho, from places like Driggs, New Meadows, and of course within the Treasure Valley. This class, along with the other two in the series, will also continue to introduce students to the semiconductor industry, hopefully opening their eyes to potential educational and career pathways they may not have otherwise considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBy taking this class through IDLA, students will be able to make more informed decisions about their future career paths and build foundational skills before starting college,\u201d said Dr. Kurtis Cantley, Boise State ECE professor and faculty liaison for the project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n He expressed his excitement at being part of a project that, for the first time, will support students all over Idaho in an industry that is growing rapidly across the globe. 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