High Tech U™
Hands-On Semiconductor Learning for Students and Educators
Through classroom-ready STEM kits, industry-connected learning, and teacher professional development, High Tech U™ helps students explore the technologies powering modern life while strengthening awareness of future career opportunities.
Building Awareness Through Hands-On Learning
High Tech U™ is a K–12 STEM education initiative from the SEMI Foundation designed to make semiconductor and microelectronics learning engaging, accessible, and classroom-ready.
The program helps students explore technology through hands-on activities while giving educators tools and resources that connect STEM instruction to real-world innovation and careers.
Powered by support from SEMI member companies, High Tech U™ helps expand awareness of the semiconductor industry and inspire the future workforce.
Tools That Bring Semiconductor Learning to Life
At the core of High Tech U™ are interactive STEM kits designed to help students experience technology through hands-on exploration and problem-solving. The kits introduce students to concepts such as coding, circuits, sensors, electronics, and hardware interaction through engaging activities that make advanced technology approachable and fun.
Designed for classroom use, the program allows schools and educators to deliver semiconductor-connected STEM learning without requiring specialized equipment or extensive preparation.
Micro:bit
A hands-on platform that introduces students to coding, hardware, and real-world technology applications through interactive projects using sensors, buttons, LEDs, and programmable devices.
CircuitScribe
An engaging introduction to circuits and electronics that allows students to design and build working systems through hands-on experimentation and engineering challenges.
These experiences help students build curiosity, confidence, and foundational STEM skills while increasing awareness of the technologies shaping the future.
Supporting Educators in the Classroom
High Tech U™ also provides professional development opportunities designed to help educators confidently integrate semiconductor and microelectronics concepts into STEM instruction.
Teachers receive classroom-ready resources, hands-on training, and practical learning tools that align with existing STEM education while helping connect students to real-world applications and career pathways.
The program is designed to support educators regardless of prior semiconductor or engineering experience.
Strengthening Early STEM Awareness
The semiconductor industry is projected to require millions of workers globally in the coming years, making early STEM engagement more important than ever.
High Tech U™ helps students better understand how technology works, why semiconductors matter, and how STEM skills connect to future opportunities across engineering, manufacturing, software, research, and advanced technology industries.
By introducing these concepts early, the program helps strengthen awareness, curiosity, and long-term workforce interest.
Understanding of how technology works
Discovering why semiconductors matter
Learning how STEM skills connect to future opportunities
Industry-Supported Learning Experiences
High Tech U™ is supported through collaboration with SEMI member companies and partners across the semiconductor ecosystem.
These partnerships help expand access to high-quality STEM experiences while strengthening connections between education, industry, and workforce development.
Together, we are helping bring semiconductor learning directly into classrooms and communities.
Interested in High Tech U™?
Learn more about bringing High Tech U™ STEM kits and teacher professional development opportunities to your school, district, or community organization.