The first Micron Day, which was held at the University of Syracuse on February 25, presented the innovation and the growing impulse of the transformative investment of the technological enterprise in the community and the deep connections established with the university and the center of New York.
“Today is more than the event. It is a question of building a future, a future where innovation prosperous, where opportunities abound and where our prosperous community, “said Jeff Rubin, vice-president of digital transformation and digital director, during his welcoming remarks. “And at the heart of the future is the powerful synergy between the University of Syracuse and Micron.”
A participant of the Micron Day tries a virtual reality headset. (Photo of the Ana Gil studios)
As part of Plan of $ 100 billion in micron to transform the central community of New York (CNY) In the main producer of semiconductor manufacturing in the country, the university is a key collaborator in the construction and training of the MEMGAFAB labor from Micron in Clay, New York.
Micron Day brought together hundreds of university, staff and students professors; community members; Local secondary students and Micron employees explore collaboration between university and Micron technology and discover the opportunities that Micron offers at the New York center.
The day included a certain number of presentations and exhibitions of panels featuring university programs and diplomas and community organizations. One of the protruding facts of the day was the announcement of Micron and the University’s Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) only 90 transients, veterans and military spouses obtained a certificate of completion in semiconductors Thanks to the IVMF opportunity program.
The ancients contribute to Micron’s mission
A panel of former students, moderate by Sarah Newton-Klitz, director of Micron strategic work programs, was made up of three university alumni: Kim Burnett ’91 (Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics), Micron’s Fore for K-12 Stem Education Outreach; Joe Nehme ’11 (Whitman School of Management), principal director of external affairs; and Savion Pollard ’25 (College of Engineering and Computer Science), equipment engineer. Pollard, a veteran from the US Navy, was the first rental of Micron New York Center.
The Panelists of the Elders of Micron Day Kim Burnett ’91, Savion Pollard ’25 and Joe Nehme ’11
Burnett’s education includes the development of children, industrial and work relations, business and science education, including a long teaching career. Nehme works with stakeholders to defend the company while federal, state and local governments are starting to play a more active role in reinstalling the manufacture of semiconductors. Pollard is a current senior in ECs, specialized in electrical engineering with a computer minor. This, combined with his experience in the American navy, helped him develop skills that have prepared him well for the semiconductor industry.
“You can see here that it is just a sample of different job opportunities that Micron offers,” said Newton-Klitz. “And when I even think of the experience in Micron, it’s really a small town that has a variety of jobs we need.”
Burnett has experienced the power of a good job on the experience of a family. “I want to be sure that people, especially children, have the opportunity for good paid jobs,” she said.
Nehme is a native of New York State and has seen the manufacturing that has been lost in the region over the years. “To work for a company that is committed to reshaping the manufacture of semiconductors in the United States, in my hometown, I have not seen any better opportunity,” he said.
All the panelists said that their stay in Syracuse had prepared them well for their roles in Micron. “A large part of my time in Whitman was built to work in a team, collaborate with others; To help out and solve problems, “said Nehme. “And these are all things I deal with with and that we look at my role here in Micron.”
Their advice for students? Focus on your passion and the things you love from the activities you do. Continue to invest in yourself, be open, curious and coachable.
Cat by the fireside on what awaits us
J. Michael Haynie (Center), University Vice-Chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and the executive dean of the Whitman School of Management, moderated a discussion with Scott Gatzemeier, vice-president of Micron companies for the expansion of the United States, and April Arnzen, executive vice-president of Micron. (Photo of the Ana Gil studios)
To close the day, J. Michael Haynie, University vice-chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and the executive dean of the Whitman School of Management, animated a discussion with April Arnzen, executive vice-president of Micron and popular director and president of the Micron Foundation, and Scott Gatzemeier, vice-president of companies The expansion of the United States, to talk about what is to come.
The future of the semiconductor industry, said Gatzemeier, is in artificial intelligence. “This is what stimulates enormous amounts of demand for our product as well as personalization and collaboration with a certain number of partners in our space that we are very, very enthusiastic about seeing this growth continue,” he said.
This growth requires a workforce of epic proportions throughout the industry. “We started to associate ourselves early,” said Arnzen. “We know that this will be a challenge, and therefore the scaling of existing tracks – engineering, science and mathematical programs – will be very important. Creating new paths and opportunities for people to access these careers is also part of our strategy. »»
The University is one of the four national university networks with which Micron works to modernize the program and create practical learning opportunities to build a talent pipeline.
Arnzen said one of the differentiation factors in the Central York Central Region and the University was commitment to veterans and those who go from military service. “We knew that this ecosystem existed and that know-how also existed,” she said.
Haynie spoke of the role of the community, referring to a previous reference as a Micron project as “Erie Canal Moment” in the New York Center.
“We know that a healthy and prosperous community is important for a healthy and prosperous company,” said Arnzen. “It is definitely a moment of érié Canal, both for this community and frankly, for Micron too. We have the opportunity to do this, to do things well and to make sure that it lasts for decades to come. »»