Summary
The Tennessee CHIPS STARS project at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is creating pathways for high school teachers and students to engage with microelectronics and semiconductor technologies. Aligned with national investments in chip design and manufacturing, the program supports the growing demand for a skilled U.S. workforce in these critical sectors. It brings together university researchers, local schools, and industry partners to offer an industry-aligned curriculum, hands-on learning experiences, and paid internships. Over the project’s duration, 20 STEM teachers will be trained
