Our Mission

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Collaborate to accelerate

Facilitate research collaboration by building an organizational structure, with staff support, to rapidly respond to calls for proposals from federal agencies and industrial partners.

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Become the conversation

Develop and execute a strategic communications plan to build and promote awareness of UW-Madison’s semiconductor research and education activities and successes.

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Influence public policy

Communicate with state and federal officials to influence future funding opportunities and policies.

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Empower future generations

Develop educational and workforce-development activities on campus and with external partners at all levels (undergraduate, graduate, technician, and K-12 outreach).

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Connect industry to innovation

Create a one-stop shop for semiconductor industry access to UW-Madison expertise, facilities, and students.

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Activate shared facilities

Support shared facilities, including semiconductor fabrication, characterization, materials growth, and microscopy.

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Promote targeted faculty hiring

Advocate for and coordinate focused faculty hiring.