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Stanford
Center for Professional Development Presents Annual Engineering and Science
Institute
Programs tackle today’s hottest growth areas including nanoscience and
major developments in semiconductor technology
STANFORD, CA, July 15, 2004 – The Stanford Center for
Professional Development (SCPD), a world leader in providing engineers and
other industry professionals with creative career-long learning opportunities,
announced today that it will be presenting the annual Stanford Engineering and
Science Institute from July 26 through August 27.
Divided into four programs, the Institute will address
today’s cutting-edge developments in nanoscience, materials and semiconductor
technologies. Participants can register for one or more of the five-day
programs or for individual days that match specific interests. Either way, attendees will benefit from
presentations by renowned Stanford faculty, industry experts and authorities
from other universities that combine leading academic research with proven
industry best practices.
“Careers in science and engineering fields are very
demanding and require a rigorous adherence to certain disciplines. As a side
effect, people tend to get locked into their job functions and see the world
through a very specific lens,” said Jim Plummer, Dean of the School of
Engineering. “The Institute is a unique
opportunity for professionals to engage with Stanford faculty, collaborate with
their peers, and benefit from the experience of industry experts. It’s an
invaluable way to allow today’s brightest minds to augment their work with new
information about developments in these dynamic fields.”
This year’s Institute includes programs in the following
areas:
I. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (7/26- 7/30):
In the universe of nanotubes and bucky balls, the smaller the view, the broader the
vision. Attendees will learn about the newest developments
including: atomic and
molecular assembly, proteins and nucleic acids, applications for the
pharmaceutical industry, nanophotonic materials and
devices and nanoelectronics.
II. Semiconductor Devices and Manufacturing Technology (8/2 – 8/6):
New materials and advances in semiconductor design are making the competitive
landscape more interesting than ever. As manufacturers scramble to take
advantage of the latest innovations, this program offers insight into a wide
range of topics that will reshape the industry including silicon integrated
circuit devices, process integration, and the latest developments in
manufacturing technologies.
III. Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Design and Applications (8/2 – 8/6):
The threat of product obsolescence drives the semiconductor industry to conduct
on-going research and explore innovative ideas in design. This program covers a
wide range of topics in modern integrated circuit design and related
applications including: Electronic Design Automation (EDA), non-volatile
memories, low-power design and power management, operational transconductance amplifiers, wireless systems, VLSI digital
design, digital signal processors, oversampling A/D
and D/A conversion, and pipelined A/D converters.
IV.
New Electronic Materials for
Extending Moore’s Law (8/23 – 8/27):
The semiconductor industry is nearing several fundamental limits to continuing
the dimensional scaling of MOS devices. This program explores innovative
solutions to these challenges by incorporating new materials and will cover the
selection criteria, prototyping, compatibility, reliability, and the trade-offs
associated with insertion of new materials in MOS devices.
This year’s Institute will also feature two keynote
presentations that address some of the most important trends driving today’s scientific and business agendas. On July 26th, Nobel Laureate Richard
Smalley of Rice University will keynote the Nanoscience program with a
presentation entitled “Our Energy Challenge” in which he will explore the
necessity of finding new sources of sustainable clean power. Additionally, as part of the Semiconductor
Devices and Manufacturing program, TJ Rodgers, CEO of Cypress Semiconductor,
will pose the question: "Offshore Engineering: Good Management or Signs of
a 'Benedict Arnold CEO'?"
For a comprehensive overview of the Institute agenda or to
register please visit http://proed.stanford.edu/?institute.
About The Stanford
Center for Professional Development
The Stanford Center for Professional Development (SCPD)
fills the career-long educational needs of today's best talent in engineering,
science, and technology, regardless of time or distance. In partnership with
over 400 companies and government organizations, SCPD delivers more than 300
Stanford courses and programs to 6,000 students annually via local broadcast
television and the Internet as well as on campus. http://scpd.stanford.edu