July 8-12听(Online registration closes June 28. Call 303-492-7188 to register after this date.)
9:30am-1pm
$425
Location:听SEEC Building听听
You may ask听yourself, why听all the buzz about semiconductors?! Well, in January 2024, 抖阴旅行射 Boulder听hosted a听Colorado Semiconductor Workforce and Innovation Forum, bringing together leaders in academia, industry and state and federal agencies to discuss the challenges of, and opportunities for, sustaining and supercharging the state鈥檚 robust semiconductor ecosystem鈥攚hile building workforce. From a piece authored by听Heather Hansen: "The importance of collaboration and strategic partnerships was a key theme throughout the forum. Governor Jared Polis told attendees that the gathering of diverse stakeholders showed how important working together is to maintaining and growing the state鈥檚 leadership position in the semiconductor industry. 'In Colorado, innovation is very much in our DNA. Our thriving semiconductor ecosystem, from the research side to the production side to the consumer side makes Colorado a national hub in the semiconductor industry,'听he said. 'From academia to the private sector to state government, the Colorado semiconductor industry is booming鈥olorado鈥檚 robust advanced manufacturing ecosystem is truly powering the industries that will shape the future.' Colorado is already a semiconductor powerhouse with a well-established footprint in chip R&D and manufacturing. The state ranks fifth in innovation intensity and boasts 19 semiconductor facilities, including 16 leading R&D and design institutions. Several integrated device manufacturers (chip companies that do both design and manufacturing) have chosen Colorado for design and R&D, including Intel, Micron, Western Digital, Analog and Infineon. And the top four 鈥榝abless鈥� firms鈥攃ompanies that develop and hold intellectual property and outsource fabrication鈥擜MD, Broadcom, Nvidia and Qualcom, are in-state."
In a nutshell, the awesome power of today鈥檚 computers, phones, and wireless devices are made possible by one very special class of materials: semiconductors!听In this course, students will gain an introduction to materials science as we听learn the atomic origins of semiconductors鈥� unique properties. We will unveil the mysterious characteristics of light, and how photons across the electromagnetic spectrum interact with semiconducting materials. Through hands-on experiments, demonstrations, and engineering challenges, students will discover the core workings of powerful modern technologies such as LEDs, lasers, and photovoltaics. Finally, we will explore the future of semiconductors and the endless possibilities of quantum information and renewable energy, with an emphasis on how interested students may enter these fields as scientists and engineers to change the world for the better.
What to Bring:听While at Science Discovery, participants are expected to store their personal belongings in their backpack. Space is limited so please limit the number of personal items brought from home. All items should be labeled with the participant鈥檚 first and last name in case an item is misplaced.听Please have听your child bring the following each day:
- A backpack听for carrying personal items and any class materials they will be bringing home
- Filled water bottle(s)
- Snacks
- A sack lunch that does not require refrigeration
- Closed-toed shoes
- A hair tie to hold back lengthy hair, if applicable听
- All classes听spend a portion of each day outside. Please have your child bring clothing appropriate for the daily forecasted weather (jacket, sweatshirt,听rain poncho, etc.)
- Optional:听A mask or any additional Personal Protective Equipment the child wishes to utilize
Grade Policy:听抖阴旅行射 Science Discovery serves students in grades K-12. Careful consideration is used to determine grade levels for all camps and classes. To provide the highest quality experience for all participants, it is necessary to adhere to the specified grade range for all camps and classes.听
Cancellation and Transfer Policy:听Science Discovery has designed its cancellation policy to minimize the number of camp and class听spots that are unused due to last-minute cancellations. Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the start of the camp/class will incur a $35 administrative fee. No听refunds will be given for cancellations made within 30 days of the start of the camp/class. In the event that a camp/class听is cancelled by Science Discovery, registrants will receive a full refund.听Transfer requests made up to 30 days prior to the start of a camp/class will incur a $15听administrative听fee. Transfer requests made within 30听days of the the start of a camp/class will incur a $35 administrative fee.
抖阴旅行射 Boulder employs a framework for public health and听COVID-19 decision-making听that follows Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance. While masks are听optional on the 抖阴旅行射 Boulder campus, we encourage those who prefer to do so to continue wearing them.听Properly fitted N95 or KN95 masks remain an effective tool for preventing transmission, especially in conjunction with vaccination. Students, parents and staff are encouraged听to stay home if they are feeling sick or have听COVID-like symptoms.听
Feeling under the weather? You should begin isolation at home as soon as you:
- Begin to experience听.
- Receive a positive test result for COVID-19, regardless of whether you have symptoms.
- Have been instructed to isolate by a healthcare provider or public health staff member.
When considering policy changes around COVID-19 transmission prevention, 抖阴旅行射 Science Discovery will adhere to all campus, county and Public Health guidelines.听(Updated January听2024)