A group of Abu Dhabi school students have finished the SEMI High Tech U Program, al Al Nokhba program, sponsored by Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) and Advanced Technology Investment Company (ATIC), which took place in Singapore. The program has provided G11 and G12 students with a first-hand experience on the semiconductor and high-tech industries.
Early in December, this group of high-achieving students was selected to join the program based on their academic performance level, leadership, and innovation skills. Students have been introduced to the latest technologies in Singapore and new lifestyle by visiting and training in some of the world's most advanced technological sites and facilities.
By studying in one of the most dynamic educational environments worldwide, students participating in the program were given the opportunity to take the first step in the semi conductor industry; know more about the applications of the latest technologies; and interact with prominent specialists, scientists and experts.
Singapore has been selected for hosting this pioneering program as it has a number of the world's best educational institutions and is a well-known hub for trade, education and technology.
The SEMI High Tech U is a world-class program supervised by the SEMI Foundation, a global association for microelectronic industries, in collaboration with Advanced Micro Devices and Global Foundries. Enabling students to explore several models and experiences of knowledge-based economies, the four-day program included visits to university campuses and top-class facilities for silicon alloys and semi conductors manufacturing and solar cell testing as well as a solar thermal energy lab.
Students attended many entertaining educational activities along with scientific ones. They took part in discussions about solar energy issues, focusing specifically on topics of priority areas related to developing countries. Case studies reflecting the serious energy challenges facing 6 countries around the world were also discussed.
As part of the program, students were interviewed by HR specialists and experts in order to gain knowledge about technology-related jobs and university admission interviews. During the interviews, students were briefed on the educational and professional paths that would lead to successful career in technology areas in general and the semi conductor industry in particular.
Illustrations on the relationship between Math and Science, IC industry applications & skills and the use of batteries, torches and salt water in lab experiments were provided. In addition, students were able to watch some hands-on experiments on the connectivity and electricity as well as the use of valves, transistors and condensers in electric circuits specifically designed for illustrating how electricity is saved and transferred.
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