SCALE is the preeminent U.S. program for semiconductor workforce development in the defense sector.
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Faculty, staff, industry, and gov. partners came together at @LifeAtPurdue to explore AI-enabled workforce development, strengthen research collaborations, and prepare the next generation of secure microelectronics professionals.
#SCALE4ME #Microelectronics #WorkforceDevelopment
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With more than $100 million in total federal funding, #Purdue’s public-private-academic U.S. defense microelectronics development consortium becomes the university’s largest-ever federally funded research effort. purdue.university/4weB0sb
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🎉 SCALE is now @lifeatPurdue’s largest-ever federally funded research effort, with $100M supporting the future of the U.S. microelectronics workforce through FY27.
Learn more⬇️
purdue.edu/newsroom/2026/Q2/…
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Congratulations to SCALE Co-Director, Dr. Kerrie Douglas, for her recent promotion to Full Professor of Engineering Education!
purdue.edu/newsroom/2026/Q2/…
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Join us in congratulating SCALE Co-Director, Dr. Peter Bermel, on being named a @lifeatpurdue University Faculty Scholar 🎉
Dr. Bermel was recognized for outstanding contributions to research, teaching, and service, along with his strong national and international reputation.
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The earth doesn’t ask for much, just a little more care than we sometimes give.
Today is a reminder that sustainability is not a moment. It is a mindset. From the spaces we occupy to the communities we serve, every small action matters. Every choice echoes.
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Student success doesn’t happen by accident.
It happens because administrators & mid-level professionals show up, solve problems, and create pathways every day. Today, we say THANK YOU! Not just for what you do, but the intention and resilience you bring to this work every day.
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Meet Rick Hill, Associate Dean for Research and External Initiatives at the @detmercy. As a #VoiceofSCALE, he shares how SCALE K-12 is expanding across Michigan—bringing #microelectronics and real-world engineering into classrooms in new and meaningful ways.
Voices of @Purdue_SCALE 🎥
Students use advanced tech every day—but do they know how it works?
Dr. Rick Hill @detmercy is helping expand SCALE K-12 across Michigan, bringing microelectronics into classrooms and sparking curiosity. @nanoHUBnews
#STEM #K12 #Semiconductors
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SCALE has an asynchronous course just for you, Starting Your Microelectronics Career (Parts A & B). A flexible, virtual, 8-week series designed for SCALE undergraduate & graduate students nationwide.
#SCALE4Me #Microelectronics #Semiconductors #STEMCareers #WorkforceDevelopment
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🎉 Teachers recognized through the @NSF
Noyce Microelectronics Master Teacher Fellowship at Purdue are helping bring microelectronics into K-12 classrooms through SCALE K-12. Thanks @WLFI
for the coverage!
tinyurl.com/mrxxpvx6
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👀 Still thinking about interning with NASA?
Applications for the 2026 summer session and the Pathways program (internships that could lead to employment) are open until Feb. 27—only a few days left to apply! Peruse our opportunities and take your chance: go.nasa.gov/3MNDfAJ
ALT An image of four NASA interns standing in front of a three-dimensional NASA meatball insignia outdoors. The background of the scene is a blue sky filled with diffuse white clouds. Credit: NASA
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nanoHUB and Chipshub are proud to support faculty and students through our partnership with @Purdue_SCALE.
Through this collaboration, students like Liana gain hands-on experience with industry-standard commercial tools available on nanoHUB.
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Welcome back, SCALE students! As the spring semester begins, we wish you a successful and rewarding term filled with learning, growth, and new opportunities. We’re excited to see all you’ll accomplish this semester!
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The MEST Center invites the SCALE community to register for their course, Intro to PCB Design.
In this hands-on course, you'll learn to design your own printed circuit boards using KiCad, a powerful open-source PCB design tool.
Learn more and register:
mestcenter.org/training/intr…
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Carrie Russell, Michigan teacher at MLK Jr. Senior High (DPSCD), brought our SCALE K-12 “Let There Be Light” unit to life.
Students explored the connection between CAD microelectronics by designing 3D enclosures with PCBs and LEDs—just like real-world engineers.
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Grateful to our students, faculty, and staff who make SCALE what it is, Curious, driven, and forward-thinking.
Wishing you rest, joy, and a well-earned pause this holiday season.
Happy Holidays from SCALE
#SCALE4ME #Semiconductors #SCALE #StudentSuccess #STEMCAREERS
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SCALE Connect is here!
Students: get matched with a staff mentor to grow, lead & plug into SCALE opportunities.
Questions? scalestudentsupport@purdue.edu
#SCALE4me #SCALE #Mentoring #FutureLeaders
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Last Friday, we welcomed students from @UMNews and @MetroStateU for an inside look at #SemiconductorManufacturing as part of our partnership with @Purdue_SCALE. Learn more at scale4me.org/.
#PolarSemiconductor #SemiconductorCareers #STEMcareers #WorkforceDevelopment
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Purdue’s National Defense Society hosted its first Defense & Security Career Fair as part of National Defense & Security Week! SCALE was there to share our mission and engage future leaders in #microelectronics & #defense.
Learn more: ndsweek.org
#SCALE4me #SCALE
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