Scroll down to learn more about two Taiwan Study Abroad Programs in June 2024 and September 2024!
Global Innovation Exchanges Taipei: Semiconductor Industry Insights
June 17-28, 2024 (Summer A-term)
- Credits: 3
- Applications due January 31, 2024
- Further information and application for the Study Abroad Program are located here.
- Sign up for the January 16 info session at 4:30 pm here.
University of Washington’s Global Innovation Exchange and Taiwan’s prestigious National Taiwan University have curated an exclusive program that provides insights into the world’s most critical technology and industry. This program will focus on the fundamentals of semiconductor technology, its industry applications, and global business implications taught by leading academic and industry experts.
The program will also provide rare access to Taiwan’s leading semiconductor companies and research institutes.
Program Objectives
- Acquire a high-level understanding of semiconductor design and its diverse applications.
- Discover insights into the semiconductor manufacturing process and what differentiates Taiwan’s manufacturing ecosystem from the rest of the world.
- Explore the intricacies of the semiconductor supply chain and its interdependencies.
- Learn the essential history and geopolitical context and implications of the semiconductor industry.
- Gain rare access to the leading companies and research institutes in Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem
Industry Visits
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC): Engage with the world’s top semiconductor manufacturer.
- Mediatek: Learn from one of the world’s leading semiconductor design companies.
- Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI): Explore cutting-edge research from Taiwan’s leading scientific research institute.
- Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER): Gain insights into economic perspectives and trends regarding the semiconductor industry from Taiwan’s leading economic think tank.
- Taiwan’s Microsoft AI Research Hub: Experience the intersection of groundbreaking artificial intelligence development and semiconductor technology.
Design in Taiwan: Sustainable Innovation through Craft and Technology
September 1 – September 21, 2024
- Travel throughout Taipei and Tainan to understand Taiwan’s design culture
- Study at Shih Chien University in Taipei and National Cheng Kung University in Tainan, both housing globally acclaimed design programs
- Program Themes:
- Sustainable design practices
- Contemporary craft designs
- Technological product innovations
Fulfills 5 credits of Arts and Humanities (A&H) and Diversity (DIV) general education requirements.
Visit the course page here for more information.
