NY CREATES Welcomes MIT Microelectronics Interns for In-Depth Tour and Hands-On Experience

NY CREATES was proud to host students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as part of the Northeast Microelectronics Internship Program, offering these future innovators a firsthand look at advanced semiconductor research and development efforts at our Albany NanoTech Complex.

With support from the Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTECH), the visit gave interns a comprehensive overview of the important role NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex plays in strengthening semiconductor R&D, economic advancement, and workforce development capabilities in New York and throughout the United States. During their tour, the students were joined by representatives from the Northeast Microelectronics Commons Hub (NEMC), underscoring the collaborative spirit of the Microelectronics Hubs that drives this workforce development initiative forward.

The experience included an in-depth tour of NY CREATES’ 300mm cleanroom facilities and leading-edge infrastructures, where students saw how advanced technologies are developed through public-private partnerships that span academia, government, and industry partnerships.

One of the highlights of the visit was a hands-on educational session led by an Instructional Support Technician from the University at Albany, Stephen Stewart. This educational session guided the students through the fundamentals of semiconductor processing, offering a rare and valuable opportunity to connect classroom knowledge with real-world chip fabrication techniques.

To conclude their day, the students made a final stop at GlobalFoundries in Malta, a key industry partner in the region’s microelectronics ecosystem. There, they gained additional perspective on how research transitions to high-volume manufacturing and contributes to a resilient domestic supply chain.

The MIT interns’ visit exemplifies the importance of building meaningful connections between education, research, and industry. We’re proud to support the development of the next generation of high-tech workforce, and we look forward to continuing to open doors for young minds shaping the future of trailblazing technologies.