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Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute

Coverage of the Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute, including semiconductor research, workforce development, industry partnerships, and technology innovation.

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Texas A&M System Regents Advance Semiconductor Institute With New Texas A&M-RELLIS Water Tower

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents on Thursday approved construction of a new 1-million-gallon water tower at the RELLIS Campus, clearing another critical infrastructure phase for the Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute.

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Regents Approve Three Major Capital Projects to Strengthen Semiconductor, Research, and Agricultural Infrastructure

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved three significant capital projects totaling more than $269 million, advancing the System’s strategic priorities in semiconductor innovation, national defense and space research, and agricultural education and workforce development.

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Dr. E. Steve Putna to Begin as Inaugural Director of the Semiconductor Institute at Texas A&M University System

The Texas A&M University System announced the appointment of Dr. E. Steve Putna as the inaugural director of the Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute to begin July 1, 2024. This appointment marks a milestone in the System’s commitment to advancing semiconductor research and development, workforce training and industry collaboration.