REU Site for Microelectronics Research at Boise State University

9820448博伊西州立大学Susan L. BurkettBoise州立大学（BSU）在为来自全国各地的本科生提供微电子领域的研究经验方面处于独特的地位。 当地微电子工业的存在是1996年在BSU工程学院形成的主要动机之一。 来自新成立的学院的教师计划与计算机科学和化学教师合作，他们已经积极参与与微电子领域相关的各种不同方面。 拟议的REU计划的具体目标包括：在微电子研究本科生的培训，适合本科生的技能发展，这将为他们提供更多的机会，在未来，提高学生的兴趣和认识研究生学习，并使学生与其他REU学生和参与的教师顾问在BSU未来的联系。 在微电子领域进行研究的机会将扩大到本科生，重点是来自工程和科学领域代表性不足的群体的高素质学生。研究项目将包括各种主题，并涉及最先进的仪器和技术的培训。 要研究的主题包括：替代晶圆清洗技术的环境方面，IC工艺模拟，计算机建模，高频器件的表征，磁场传感器的可靠性，微电子开关器件和聚合物加工。 设施包括设备齐全的实验室和先进的计算能力。 大多数REU学生将在新建的1000级洁净室中进行研究，该洁净室是通过获得当地工业捐赠和大学基金而实现的。 该实验室包括各种加工、计量和器件表征设备。 拟议的REU网站在BSU将提高本科教育的质量，通过提供研究机会与教师在微电子领域的工作。

9820448Boise State UniversitySusan L. BurkettBoise State University (BSU) is in a unique position to offer research experience in the microelectronics area to undergraduates from across the nation. The presence of local microelectronics industry was one of the primary motivations for the formation of the College of Engineering at BSU in 1996. Faculty members from the newly formed College plan to team with faculty in Computer Science and Chemistry who are already actively involved in a variety of different aspects related to the microelectronics area. The specific objectives of the proposed REU program include: training of undergraduates in microelectronics research, development of skills appropriate for undergraduates that will offer them increased opportunities in the future, raising student interest and awareness in graduate studies, and making future contacts for students with fellow REU students and participating faculty advisors at BSU. The opportunity to perform research in the area of microelectronics will be extended to undergraduates with an emphasis on highly qualified students from groups, that is underrepresented in engineering and the sciences.Research projects will include a variety of topics and involve training in state-of-the art instrumentation and techniques. Topics to be researched include: environmental aspects of alternative wafer cleaning techniques, simulation of IC processes, computer modeling, characterization of high-frequency devices, reliability of magnetic field sensors, microelectronic switching devices, and polymer processing. Facilities include well-equipped laboratories and advanced computing capabilities. The majority of the REU students will be performing research in a newly constructed Class 1000 cleanroom that was made possible by acquisition of both local industrial donations and university funds. This lab includes a variety of processing, metrology, and device characterization equipment. The proposed REU site at BSU will enhance the quality of undergraduate education by providing research opportunities with faculty members working in the area of microelectronics.