2024 NNN Symposium at University at Albany

"Growing the NYS Semiconductor Workforce"

Date: Friday, September 27th, 2024
Time: 9:00AM - 5:30PM (E.T.)
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

On Friday, September 27th, RIT hosted the New York State Nanotechnology Network (NNN) Symposium, which was geared toward connecting New York State undergraduate and graduate students with industry partners to learn about and discuss “Growing the Semiconductor Workforce.” The day included a morning session featuring student, government, and industry talks, followed by an afternoon Poster Session & Career Fair.

The goal of this career fair–themed symposium was to showcase New York State’s student workforce talent pipeline and bring together universities and industry partners to exchange information and present technology research activities across the state. Attendees had the opportunity to network, connect with potential employers, and explore career opportunities.

 

Best Student Posters

Lilian Neim
Rochester Institute of Technology
"Hands-on Photonic Education (HOPE) Kits: A Comprehensive Toolset for Integrated Photonics Education and Training"

Olya Noruz Shamsian
Binghamton University
"Enhanced Electrochemical Aptamer-Based Cortisol Sensor Utilizing Hydrogel Coating"

Dmitry Shinyavski
University at Buffalo
"Diamond Nanomembrane fabrication for electronic applications"

Jeelka Solanki
University at Albany
"TMO based CMOS integrated ReRAM"

Natalie Williams
Cornell University
"Tuning Charge Density Wave States in Lanthanum Tritelluride through Lithium Intercalation"

Keynote Speakers

Headshot of Scott Bukofsky
Scott Bukofsky
Director of Capabilities for the CHIPS National Semiconductor Technology Center
Department of Commerce
Headshot of Nicole Kerness
Nicole Kerness
Senior Director of Process Integration and Engineering
Menlo Micro
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Lisa Fritz
Senior Vice President of Global Quality
Wolfspeed