Upcoming graduates and recent UW alumni,
For those interested in gaining competitive insights into Taiwan’s Semiconductor Industry and its Global Implications, please consider attending a 3-credit UW Study Abroad program, “Taiwan: Semiconductor Industry Insights”, hosted by the UW Global Innovation Exchange and National Taiwan University. This program will be led in part by a former US diplomat, Mason Yu, who served in Taiwan for 6 years.
Applications are due January 31, 2024.
Info and the application for the Study Abroad Program in Taiwan found here.
Sign up for January 16 info session at 4:30 pm.
Program Dates: June 17-28, 2024 (Summer A-term)
Credits: 3
University of Washington’s Global Innovation Exchange and Taiwan’s prestigious National Taiwan University have curated an exclusive program that provides insights into the world’s most critical technology and industry. This program will focus on the fundamentals of semiconductor technology, its industry applications, and global business implications taught by leading academic and industry experts.
The program will also provide rare access to Taiwan’s leading semiconductor companies and research institutes.
Program Objectives
- Acquire a high-level understanding of semiconductor design and its diverse applications.
- Discover insights into the semiconductor manufacturing process and what differentiates Taiwan’s manufacturing ecosystem from the rest of the world.
- Explore the intricacies of the semiconductor supply chain and its interdependencies.
- Learn the essential history and geopolitical context and implications of the semiconductor industry.
- Gain rare access to the leading companies and research institutes in Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem
Industry Visits
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC): Engage with the world’s top semiconductor manufacturer.
- Mediatek: Learn from one of the world’s leading semiconductor design companies.
- Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI): Explore cutting-edge research from Taiwan’s leading scientific research institute.
- Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER): Gain insights into economic perspectives and trends regarding the semiconductor industry from Taiwan’s leading economic think tank.
- Taiwan’s Microsoft AI Research Hub: Experience the intersection of groundbreaking artificial intelligence development and semiconductor technology.