The Cornell Nanoscale Science and Technology Facility has introduced a free virtual reality module aimed at educating youth in microchip fabrication. This high-definition, 360-degree video experience allows users to explore CNF's clean room, meet expert staff, and understand the manufacturing processes of microchips used in modern electronics. Given the expected shortfall of 67,000 skilled semiconductor workers by 2030 in the U.S., the initiative seeks to bridge this workforce gap. The module serves as an introduction to essential clean room protocols and contains plans for future training modules to cover the complete semiconductor fabrication process.
The youth outreach module is designed to prepare the next generation of students in cutting-edge microchip fabrication, using high-definition, 360-degree video.
Access to cleanroom education is hard to come by, and virtual reality removes barriers, bringing the clean room to students anywhere in the world.
The module introduces students to clean room protocols, emphasizing how important it is to maintain a contaminant-free environment for microchip fabrication.
The initiative aims to fill a projected shortfall of up to 67,000 skilled semiconductor workers in the U.S. by 2030.
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