Semiconductors are the building blocks of electronics and drive modern society from artificial intelligence, internet of things, cellphones and computers to medical equipment, autonomous vehicles and systems used for the nation’s defense. In a world increasingly reliant on technology and innovations spurring the need for more advanced components, semiconductors are more important than ever.

To further fuel research on semiconductors, the University of North Texas launched a new research center — the Center for Microelectronics in Extreme Environments (CMEE).

A UNT College of Engineering and College of Science multidisciplinary center, CMEE will focus on advancing the development of next-generation semiconductors, supporting regional and state efforts to grow the industry and train the future semiconductor workforce. It brings together expertise from more than a dozen faculty members in materials science, physics, chemistry, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering.

Read the article on UNT Research and Innovation.