Stanford Center for Professional Development Presents Annual Engineering and Science Institute.STANFORD, Calif. -- Programs Tackle Today's Hottest Growth Areas Including Nanoscience and Major Developments in Semiconductor Technology The Stanford Center for Professional Development (SCPD SCPD Stanford Center for Professional Development SCPD Suffolk County Police Department (New York) SCPD Society of Concurrent Product Development SCPD Short Circuit Protective Device SCPD Standard Core Personnel Document ), a world leader in providing engineers and other industry professionals with creative career-long learning opportunities, announced today that it will be presenting the annual Stanford Engineering and Science Institute from July 26 through August 27. Divided into four programs, the Institute will address today's cutting-edge developments in nanoscience, materials and semiconductor technologies. Participants can register for one or more of the five-day programs or for individual days that match specific interests. Either way, attendees will benefit from presentations by renowned Stanford faculty, industry experts and authorities from other universities that combine leading academic research with proven industry best practices. "Careers in science and engineering fields are very demanding and require a rigorous adherence to certain disciplines. As a side effect, people tend to get locked into their job functions and see the world through a very specific lens," said Jim Plummer, Dean of the School of Engineering. "The Institute is a unique opportunity for professionals to engage with Stanford faculty, collaborate with their peers, and benefit from the experience of industry experts. It's an invaluable way to allow today's brightest minds to augment their work with new information about developments in these dynamic fields." This year's Institute includes programs in the following areas: I. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (7/26 - 7/30): In the universe of nanotubes and bucky balls, the smaller the view, the broader the vision. Attendees will learn about the newest developments including: atomic and molecular assembly, proteins and nucleic acids Nucleic acids The cellular molecules DNA and RNA that act as coded instructions for the production of proteins and are copied for transmission of inherited traits. , applications for the pharmaceutical industry, nanophotonic materials and devices and nanoelectronics. II. Semiconductor Devices and Manufacturing Technology (8/2 - 8/6): New materials and advances in semiconductor design are making the competitive landscape more interesting than ever. As manufacturers scramble to take advantage of the latest innovations, this program offers insight into a wide range of topics that will reshape the industry including silicon integrated circuit integrated circuit (IC), electronic circuit built on a semiconductor substrate, usually one of single-crystal silicon. The circuit, often called a chip, is packaged in a hermetically sealed case or a nonhermetic plastic capsule, with leads extending from it for devices, process integration, and the latest developments in manufacturing technologies. III. Semiconductor Integrated Circuit Design and Applications (8/2 - 8/6): The threat of product obsolescence ob·so·les·cent adj. 1. Being in the process of passing out of use or usefulness; becoming obsolete. 2. Biology Gradually disappearing; imperfectly or only slightly developed. drives the semiconductor industry to conduct on-going research and explore innovative ideas in design. This program covers a wide range of topics in modern integrated circuit design and related applications including: Electronic Design Automation (EDA (1) (Electronic Design Automation) Using the computer to design, lay out, verify and simulate the performance of electronic circuits on a chip or printed circuit board. ), non-volatile memories, low-power design and power management, operational transconductance amplifiers, wireless systems, VLSI VLSI: see integrated circuit. (1) (Very Large Scale Integration) Between 100,000 and one million transistors on a chip. See SSI, MSI, LSI and ULSI. (2) (VLSI Technology, Inc., Tempe, AZ, www.semiconductors. digital design, digital signal processors, oversampling Creating a more accurate digital representation of an analog signal. In order to work with real-world signals in the computer, analog signals are sampled some number of times per second (frequency) and converted into digital code. A/D A/D See advance-decline line (A/D). and D/A conversion See D/A converter. , and pipelined A/D converters. IV. New Electronic Materials for Extending Moore's Law "The number of transistors and resistors on a chip doubles every 18 months." By Intel co-founder Gordon Moore regarding the pace of semiconductor technology. He made this famous comment in 1965 when there were approximately 60 devices on a chip. (8/23 - 8/27): The semiconductor industry is nearing several fundamental limits to continuing the dimensional scaling of MOS (1) (Metal Oxide Semiconductor) See MOSFET. (2) (Mean Opinion Score) The quality of a digitized voice line. It is a subjective measurement that is derived entirely by people listening to the calls and scoring the results from devices. This program explores innovative solutions to these challenges by incorporating new materials and will cover the selection criteria, prototyping, compatibility, reliability, and the trade-offs associated with insertion of new materials in MOS devices. This year's Institute will also feature two keynote presentations that address some of the most important trends driving today's scientific and business agendas. On July 26th, Nobel Laureate Richard Smalley of Rice University will keynote the Nanoscience program with a presentation entitled "Our Energy Challenge" in which he will explore the necessity of finding new sources of sustainable clean power. Additionally, as part of the Semiconductor Devices and Manufacturing program, TJ Rodgers, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Cypress Semiconductor, will pose the question: "Offshore Engineering: Good Management or Signs of a 'Benedict Arnold CEO'?" For a comprehensive overview of the Institute agenda or to register please visit http://proed.stanford.edu/?institute. About The Stanford Center for Professional Development The Stanford Center for Professional Development (SCPD) fills the career-long educational needs of today's best talent in engineering, science, and technology, regardless of time or distance. In partnership with over 400 companies and government organizations, SCPD delivers more than 300 Stanford courses and programs to 6,000 students annually via local broadcast television and the Internet as well as on campus. http://scpd.stanford.edu |
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