June 12, 2026
On June 4, University of Washington UPWARDS hosted a semiconductor mentorship and networking event designed to help UW students build professional networks, gain a better understanding of the semiconductor industry, and develop a clearer vision for their own future careers.
“The rapid growth of artificial intelligence, data centers, and advanced computing has increased both the demand for semiconductor technologies and student interest in the field,” said Jungwon Choi, Electrical & Computer Engineering assistant professor.
Hosted in collaboration with UPWARDS for the Future Network industry partners —Micron and Tokyo Electron Ltd. (TEL) — the event centered on small-group roundtable discussions, offering students unique access to candid conversations with semiconductor experts about career paths, technical challenges, leadership and professional advancement.
“One of the most meaningful aspects of this event was seeing students engage directly with professionals from a wide range of roles, including engineers, engineering leaders, university engagement professionals and executives,” noted Choi.
The next UW UPWARDS mentoring and networking event will be held this fall and open to all UW students. Stay tuned for more details.