UPWARDS Program Manager

Job Description

The UPWARDS (University Partnership for Workforce Advancement and Research & Development in Semiconductors) program is a large-scale, multi-university initiative involving five U.S. and five Japanese partner institutions. The program focuses on advancing semiconductor, microelectronics, and chip research, education, and workforce development, supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and industry partners including Micron and Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL). UPWARDS integrates research, education, and workforce pipelines through multiple coordinated programs, including:
• UPWARDS IEEE Micro-credential Program: Development and implementation of modular, industry-aligned credential programs to enhance workforce readiness in microelectronics, chips, and computing system domains.
• UPWARDS TechTrek High School Summer Camp: A series of two-week day camp program with each session host up to 50 high school students, featuring hands-on laboratory ...