The Chip Frontier: Florida's Semiconductor Edge

What happens when education meets opportunity and a student runs with it? In this bonus episode of The Chip Frontier: Florida’s Semiconductor Edge , we spotlight the story behind the strategy through the eyes of Jayden Graham, a NeoCity Academy graduate who didn’t just learn about STEM, he lived it. Jayden’s journey is a powerful example of what’s possible when states invest in innovation. From la...

What does it take to build a semiconductor industry from scratch? Not just fabs and funding, but people. In this episode, we dive into the heart of Florida’s workforce strategy and ask: How do you prepare thousands of workers for jobs that didn’t exist a decade ago? How do you turn a high school student into a cleanroom technician, or a career-changer into a semiconductor expert? This episode show...

Higher education isn’t just a pipeline; it’s a power source. This episode showcases how key academic partners of the Florida Semiconductor Engine, including the University of Central Florida, University of Florida, and University of South Florida, are helping drive Florida’s semiconductor surge from the ground up. From digital twins to diode lasers, these institutions are redefining research and e...

This episode dives into the mission of the Florida Semiconductor Engine, a statewide coalition uniting microelectronic companies, universities, and local leaders to onshore critical technology and strengthen America’s tech edge. Backed by strategic investment and anchored in Osceola County, the Engine is building the infrastructure and partnerships needed to lead in advanced packaging. Driving thi...

Florida is cultivating a dynamic innovation ecosystem, one built on strategic infrastructure, collaborative leadership, and a clear commitment to long-term growth. In this episode our guests share how the state is translating momentum into action, building a diversified economy where advanced packaging and innovation thrive. With a secured facility already operational and a talent pipeline acceler...

Florida is quickly becoming the next frontier in advanced semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing, and The Chip Frontier: Florida’s Semiconductor Edge is your inside track to the innovation fueling that rise. In this short but powerful prelude, host Laureen Martinez sits down with Dr. Ron Piccolo, Interim CEO of the Florida Semiconductor Engine, to talk about Florida’s role to resho...

Your phone. Your car. Your coffee maker. Even the equipment keeping patients alive in hospitals. They all run on chips. Microscopic lifelines known as semiconductors. But nearly all those chips are packaged overseas. Florida is changing that. In this opening episode, you’ll hear the story behind Florida’s rise as a driving force in America’s semiconductor future. A transformation that’s been decad...