The MATEC Academic Membership Program is your college's opportunity to join MATEC in its effort to enhance the quality of Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology programs and to create close connections through a network of educational institutions, faculty, and administrators.

Industrial Partners : act to share expertise, provide internship and scholarship opportunities and co-develop materials.

• The Semiconductor Industry Association is the leading trade association representing the computer chip industry. The mission of the SIA is to provide leadership for U.S. chip manufactures on the critical issues of trade, technology, environmental protection and worker safety and health.

• SEMI - Based in San Jose, Calif., SEMI is a global industry association serving companies participating in the semiconductor and flat panel display equipment and materials markets. SEMI maintains offices in Austin, Beijing, Brussels, Hsinchu, Moscow, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, D.C.

• International SEMATECH is a unique endeavor of 13 semiconductor manufacturing companies from seven countries. Located in Austin, Texas, USA, the consortium strives to be the most effective, global consortium influencing semiconductor manufacturing technology.

Education Partners:   currently offer or are developing programs in semiconductor manufacturing technology across the world. They act as resources for curriculum and faculty training as well as providing models of programs that are closely linked with industrial partners.

Vendors and Suppliers: Commercial organizations that supply equipment, materials and other necessities for programs. (Vendors: to be listed contact us at matec@matec.org)

Other ATE Centers - Centers of Excellence funded through the National Science Foundation

Other National Initiatives - research and other initiatives in the area of semiconductor manufacturing and related industries.