edfas.org 35 ELECTRONIC DEVICE FAILURE ANALYSIS | VOLUME 27 NO. 3 GUEST EDITORIAL CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 NOTEWORTHY NEWS NANOTS 2025 The 45th annual NANO Testing Symposium (NANOTS 2025) will be held November 11-13 at the Senri Life-Science Center, in Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan. NANOTS is one of the leading technical symposiums for discussing solutions that improve the testing process of nanoscale devices and materials. NANOTS is sponsored by the Institute of NANO Testing in cooperation with the Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers, the Japan Society of Applied Physics, the Reliability Engineering Association of Japan, and the Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers. For more information, visit the NANOTS website at https://inanot.sakura.ne.jp/nanots. the past 18 months, offering immersive, industry-aligned experiences and professional development opportunities for careers in the semiconductor industry. Scholars have participated in six site visits to leading semiconductor facilities and attended a dozen virtual and in-person events designed to build both technical and professional competencies. EDGE also partners with industry to identify critical skill gaps and develop case studies that help students apply their knowledge to problems not found in textbooks. By understanding that there are multiple paths to a solution, students can leverage the design of experiments approach to outline a process for diagnosing device failures. These case studies provide invaluable insights into real-world challenges, allowing students to practice and refine their problem-solving skills in a dynamic industry environment. As we celebrate the third anniversary of the CHIPS and Science Act, it is an opportune time to reflect on how we are meeting the ambitious national goal of filling the estimated 115,000 new jobs in the U.S. semiconductor industry. Of those new jobs, over 40,000 that require a four-year or advanced degree are at risk of going unfilled, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association.[2] Programs like EDGE are not only helping to build a pipeline of talent but also ensuring that this talent is equipped with the contextual literacy and applied skills needed to thrive in the semiconductor industry. By emphasizing disciplinary literacy and bridging the gap between foundational knowledge and practical application, academic-industry partnerships like EDGE are equipping students with the tools to thrive in semiconductor careers. These efforts are expanding the talent pool beyond traditional engineering to encompass a broader range of STEM disciplines, thereby helping to build a more agile workforce that is ready to meet the industry’s future demands. REFERENCES 1. “CHIPS for America Announces New Proposed $285 Million Award for CHIPS Manufacturing USA Institute for Digital Twins, Headquartered in North Carolina,” Manufacturing USA, manufacturingusa.com/news/ chips-america-announces-new-proposed-285-million-award-chipsmanufacturing-usa-institute. 2. “Chipping Away: Assessing and Addressing the Labor Market Gap Facing the U.S. Semiconductor Industry,” Semiconductor Industry Association/Oxford Economics, semiconductors.org/wp-content/ uploads/2023/07/SIA_July2023_ChippingAway_website.pdf.
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