There is a global need for microelectronics that are safe, reliable, and trustworthy. However, the design and manufacturing of these microchips is challenged by a number of factors, including disruptions of the manufacturing chain as well as an urgent need for a rapid increase in the skilled microelectronics workforce.

The Scalable Asymmetric Lifecycle Engagement (SCALE) network addresses this need. SCALE is the preeminent U.S. program for semiconductor workforce development in the defense sector.

Led by Purdue University, funded by the Department of Defense and managed by NSWC Crane, SCALE facilitates a different approach to training highly-skilled U.S. microelectronics engineers, hardware designers, and manufacturing experts, ensuring U.S. leadership in this important area.

SCALE provides unique courses, mentoring, internship matching and targeted research projects for US college students interested in five microelectronics specialty areas: radiation-hardening, heterogeneous integration/advanced packaging, system on a chip, embedded system security/trusted AI, and supply chain awareness.

SCALE Impact

• 200+ students enrolled

• 17 leading US universities, including 67 faculty and staff from Purdue University, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, Ohio State, SUNY Binghamton, IU and more

Program

Unparalleled training opportunities
Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in SCALE get mentoring, internship and research opportunities at leading companies, universities and federal research organizations that are part of the network.

Tailored curriculum
SCALE provides both introductory microelectronics modules and advanced curriculum covering advanced topics such as radiation hardening and system on chip.

Join the SCALE Program

Follow this link to join SCALE (currently restricted to US students from partner institutions)

SCALE Templates and Logo

Here are SCALE presentation templates and logo for download in a variety of formats.