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Volume 6
Issue 1



Don't worry: Our products are still of the same high quality you've come to expect from MATEC. We've just given them a facelift. To unify MATEC's brand image, we've adopted a universal design scheme for all outbound print and electronic media. So keep an eye out for other products with our new look.

Latest Learning Products
Visit www.matec.org to order MATEC's most recently released learning modules.
New:
· Module 107-RF Transmission Lines
Revised with new student workbooks:
· Modules 118-121-PC Architecture
· Module 004-Troubleshooting
· Module 005-Problem Solving
· Module 040-Photolithography Process
· Module 069-Planarization Process
· Module 097-Vacuum Fundamentals
· Module 098-Gas Sources and Conductance
· Module 099-Gas Transfer Type Vacuum Pumps
· Module 100-Entrapment Type Vacuum Pumps



Instructors, administrators, economic development representatives, human resources representatives, students- ATESM 2003 should be the premier event on your conference calendar. Great networking! Learn about the latest initiatives in semiconductor manufacturing technology, electronics, and automated manufacturing technology.

For the third consecutive year ATESM will take place concurrently with SEMI's Technician Performance Improvement Council (TPIC). www.tpic.org

ATESM 2003 Events
· Workshops - Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers, RF Plasma, PC Architecture, and Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
· Paper Sessions - Reinventing Your Program, Certification, Workforce Development, Learning Invention Lab, High School, and a special joint MATEC/TPIC session on Shaping The Roadmap
· Industry Tours
· Keynote Dinner and Luncheons
· Poster and Exhibit session
· Student Project Competition
· MATEC Educator of the Year Award-Nominations accepted through March 3, 2003.

Let Your Talented Students Shine
For the second consecutive year MATEC is sponsoring the Student Project Competition at ATESM. Student project teams from across the country will have the opportunity to showcase their cutting edge projects. Judged by a panel of industry representatives, the winning team will be awarded a cash prize of $1,500. Letters of intent to compete will be accepted through February 14, 2003.

Present a Paper
There are still openings for paper submissions. If you are interested in presenting a paper at ATESM 2003 please go to www.atesm2003.org and select "Become A Presenter" under the Convention Program header.

For more information and to register for ATESM 2003 go to www.atesm2003.org or call (480) 517-8650.