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August 13, 2025 | SEMIEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
The SEMI Foundation, the nonprofit arm of SEMI, today announced the launch of SEMIquest, an immersive, hands-on STEM experience designed to ignite curiosity and connect Arizona’s students to the vast career opportunities in the semiconductor industry. Featured as a special exhibition at the Arizona Science Center, SEMIquest will be showcased on October 9 in conjunction with SEMICON West 2025, which will be hosted in Phoenix for the first time—bringing global attention to Arizona’s rapidly growing role in semiconductor manufacturing and innovation.
SEMIquest is part of the SEMI Foundation’s national and global effort to build a future-ready workforce for the semiconductor and microelectronics industry. The SEMI Foundation leads high-impact programs, from regional talent development through the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME), to employer engagement and apprenticeships through the SEMI Career & Apprenticeship Network (SCAN), to upskilling and reskilling through SEMI University (SEMI U).
“Arizona is right at the heart of the semiconductor boom, and we want students here to know they belong in this industry, in this future,” said Shari Liss, Vice President of Global Workforce Development and Initiatives at SEMI. “SEMIquest brings our mission to life in a hands-on, local way, connecting classrooms to cleanrooms, and turning curiosity into career paths.”
Where Learning Meets Opportunity
The SEMI Foundation designed SEMIquest to serve as a launchpad for the next generation of innovators. The October 9 experience will welcome students in grades 7–12, educators, families, and community organizations to a full day of interactive, career-connected learning, including:
- A pop-up exhibition featuring real-world semiconductor applications
- Micro:Bit coding workshops and hands-on STEM activities
- “A Day in the Life” industry spotlights with professionals working in the field
- Guided tours of SEMICON West, one of the most influential global conferences in technology
- Educator-focused training and classroom resources from partners like NXP Semiconductors and Spark Photonics
To ensure these opportunities reach beyond one day and one city, the SEMIquest Pop-Up Exhibition will be featured in the Arizona Science Center from October 1, 2025 to January 4, 2026. During this time, elements of the exhibition will also travel to communities across Arizona, offering hands-on demonstrations and interactive activities to thousands more students, families, and educators.
“SEMIquest is about lighting that STEM spark early, helping students see what’s possible and giving them a real window into semiconductor industry careers they might never have considered,” said Perla DeBaggis, Senior Specialist, Career & Industry Awareness Navigator at the SEMI Foundation. “Working hand-in-hand with industry partners across the state, the Arizona Science Center team and educator communities across Arizona, the program makes the semiconductor world tangible, exciting, and real for every student who walks through the door.”
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