Micron Technology, Inc., Welcomes Two Virginia Microelectronic Consortium Scholars into Its Internship Program.MANASSAS, Va. -- Micron Technology, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :MU), one of the world's leading advanced semiconductor solutions providers, today announced the addition of two Virginia Microelectronic Consortium (VMEC) scholarship recipients into its summer internship program in Manassas, Virginia. Khemara Chuon, attending George Mason University Named after American revolutionary, patriot and founding father George Mason, the university was founded as a branch of the University of Virginia in 1957 and became an independent institution in 1972. , and Dennis Crump, attending Virginia Military Institute Virginia Military Institute (VMI), at Lexington; state supported; chartered and opened 1839 as the first state military college in the United States. Although one of the leading U.S. , received two of the seven highly-competitive scholarships offered for the VMEC Undergraduate Summer Scholars Program. As part of the program, seniors are placed at several Virginia universities or at major semiconductor fabrication facilities for 10 to 13 weeks. Micron interns work and learn beside some of the technology industry's finest, most respected professionals. A Micron mentor is assigned to Chuon and Crump to guide them through the internship program and collaborate on real-time microelectronic projects while working in a state-of-the-art fabrication facility. "With more than 1,000 employees in Virginia, Micron is honored to participate for the fourth year in the VMEC program by mentoring these future innovators and leaders of the microelectronics industry," said Rodney Morgan, Director of Micron's Manassas Facility. "It is important to our community, organization, and industry to encourage the pursuit of careers in the high technology sector and semiconductor industry." Micron's internship program's objectives are designed to recognize talented students excelling in academic and leadership skills, support a spirit of innovation and leadership in the microelectronics industry, and promote careers in high technology fields. All internship program activities are specifically designed to help students gain valuable, real-time, on-the-job industry experience. Biographies Khemara Chuon is majoring in computer science and computer engineering at George Mason University and expects to graduate in May 2007. Chuon participates in Golden Key International Honor Society, Eta Kappa Nu Eta Kappa Nu (ΗΚΝ) is a national electrical and computer engineering honor society in the United States founded in October 1904 by Maurice L. Carr at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. International Honor Society for Electrical Engineers, National Society of Collegiate Scholars This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. , Tau Beta Epsilon School of Information Technology & Engineering Honor Society, and Alpha Chi National College Honor Society Alpha Chi National College Honor Society (or ΑΧ) is an American collegiate honor society recognizing achievements in general scholarship. It was founded on February 22, 1922 at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. . He has been recognized on the Dean's List every semester and is currently ranked in the top five-percent of students in both his majors. Dennis Crump is majoring in electrical and computer engineering at the Virginia Military Institute and expects to graduate in May 2006. Crump participates in Tau Beta Pi This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Engineering Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma Phi Eta Sigma is an American freshman honor society. Founded at the University of Illinois on March 22, 1923, is the oldest and largest freshman honor society and now has more than three hundred chapters throughout the United States and more than 800,000 members. National Honor Society The National Honor Society (NHS), established in 1921, is a recognition program for American high school students who show achievement in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. , Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Not to be confused with the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE). The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers or IEEE (pronounced as eye-triple-e (IEEE), and US Achievement Academy. He is a Colonel Lee Nicols '44 Electrical Engineering Scholar. Crump is currently an Officer Candidate with the United States Navy United States Navy Major branch of the U.S. military forces, charged with defending the nation at sea and maintaining security on the seas wherever U.S. interests extend. The Continental Navy was established by the Continental Congress in 1775. in its nuclear propulsion program. To apply for Micron's Intern Program Future interns enrolled in full-time colleges, universities or technical schools, and planning to continue their education following completion of the internship, may apply for Micron's Intern Program at http://www.micron.com/jobs/college/intern.html. In order to be eligible, candidates must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher, be 18 years of age or older, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Qualified candidates for Micron's Intern Program must major in one of the following disciplines: chemistry, computer information systems, computer science, engineering (computer, electrical, environmental, industrial, manufacturing, and mechanical), materials science, microelectronics and physics. About Micron Micron Technology, Inc., is one of the world's leading providers of advanced semiconductor solutions. Through its worldwide operations, Micron manufactures and markets DRAMs, Flash memory, CMOS image sensors, other semiconductor components and memory modules for use in leading-edge computing, consumer, networking, and mobile products. Micron's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. (NYSE) under the MU symbol. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc., visit its Web site at www.micron.com. About VMEC The Virginia Microelectronics Consortium (VMEC) is a partnership between Virginia's higher education institutions and the semiconductor industry to foster the development and growth of the microelectronics industry and improve the reputation of Virginia as a center of excellence in microelectronics research. VMEC underwrites and administers the VMEC Summer Scholar Program and develops microelectronic academic curriculum. The College of William and Mary Noun 1. William and Mary - joint monarchs of England; William III and Mary II , Virginia Commonwealth University, Old Dominion University, George Mason University, Virginia Tech, University of Virginia, Infineon, and Micron Technology comprise the consortium. 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