We are starting a NSF ExLent Training Project on Semiconductors and AI Hardware. Here Iowa State University partners with Iowa Community Colleges and U.S. Semiconductor Companies to train student using a new hands-on learning framework to meet the critical needs of the domestic semiconductor industry and national security. Selected applicants will get exclusive training in the Microelectronics Research Center with hourly stipends, travel reimbursements, and mentorship by our top faculty.
Application Deadline: February 8, 2026
NSF ExLent Student Application Window is now Open. CLICK HERE to apply!
For questions on the application process, email us:
- Dr. Moneim Ismail (mshobaki@iastate.edu)
- Dr. Meng Lu (menglu@iastate.edu)
- Dr. Santosh Pandey (pandey@iastate.edu)