Have you ever wondered where the term "MEMS" came from?
Read J.E. Wood's account:
Click Here: A brief history of the term Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
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Microsystems & MEMS Industry Technician Needs and Skill Sets
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This is a series of articles we have put together over the years which highlight the Microsystems (MEMS) skill sets, knowledge, job opportunities and industry needs for 2yr Micro/Nano graduates. This article will be added to from time to time and is intended to bring together a story as to why a college would want to consider integrating Microsystems curriculum (our Learning Modules and kits) into their STEM courses and even conisder offering courses and a program in Microsystems.
Microsystems Technologist Workforce Development Capacity and Challenges in Central New Mexico SAND2008-2319 Unlimited Release Printed April 2008 - Thor D. Osborn Microsystems Outreach Department Sandia National Laboratories
SCME Industry Survey - Poster Presentation - Analysis summary of 68 MEMS, Semiconductors and Capital Equipment/Support companies showing significant technician hiring and new position creation across the nation.
WorkKeys Job Profile Report - MEMS Technician - David Licht and Matthias Pleil - we did this job profile to better understand exactly what a MEMS technician does in the cleanroom. This was done using the WorkKeys system of in depth job profiling.
Knowledge and Skills Needed by MEMS Technologists as Ascertained by Industry Survey and Job Profiling - Matthias Pleil - this presentation was give at the 2007 NSF ATE PI conference in Washington DC - Keeping Programs Viable and Sustainable.
Needs Assessment for the CNM Small Tech (MEMS) Program - Matthias Pleil - This 2008 report is still applicable today. It shows a regional need for MEMS/Microsystems skilled technicians.
2012 Industry Board Executive Summary
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We had a very productive IAB meeting in March 2012. This was a great group of industry representatives who provide us with excellent input. Here we provide you with an executive summary of what transpired.
2012 Industry Advisory Board Executive Summary by James Hyder
Crystallography Applied to MEMS - Oklahoma Career Tech Conference
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Crystallography Workshop - Oklahoma 2012 Career Tech - Summer Conference - STEM Division Friday, August 3
Presentor: Matthias W. Pleil, SCME PI
This workshop will provide you, the STEM educator, with a hands-on approach to teaching crystallorgraphy and you will be equipped to teach how it applies to the making of your students' hign tech electronic gadgets and a future career in the Microsystems industry! Each participant will interact with three classroom activities and be provided with a set of materials and resources including instrutor and student guides, animations and hands-on classroom materials. You and your student will never look at a crystal in the same way!
Participants are encouraged to create an account on the SCME website and log in to get access to all our instructor educational materials.
Workshop Presentations:
SCME - Who we are and What we do!
Learning Module:
Crystallography Overview Participant Guide
Videos/Animations
SCME now on YouTube
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Newsflash: SCME now has a YouTube Channel - check out our animations and short lectures - we will be adding to this selection - use them to learn more about Microsystems applications and fabrication! http://www.youtube.com/user/SCME2012
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MEMS Hands-on Kits Now Available
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The Southwest Center for Microsystems now has 11 kits available for purchase!
Check out the Kit Descriptions and link to our Storefront to order yours today!
Feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions and wish to learn more!