The University of Minnesota today named Steven Koester as its first Chief Semiconductor Officer and launched a website devoted to the University’s semiconductor and microelectronics research and education, chips.umn.edu.
Koester’s responsibilities will include coordinating University research and education initiatives and investments related to microelectronics and representing the University within larger efforts to advance Minnesota’s microelectronics industry with local companies, public agencies, and policymakers. The position will provide leadership in coordinating state-wide team building activities in order to respond to federal and other opportunities under the bipartisan U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, and the new website will highlight microelectronics-related work at the U of M and serve as a point of contact for interested collaborators.