DTI: An AI-driven, Career Inspiring Experiential Program for Semiconductor Education (ACIES)

NSF Funded ITEST Project

  


ACIES Workshops

The ACIES program aims to train 24 students in Grades 10-12 each year in learning microelectronics and semiconductors through three workshops: Introduction to Electronic Systems, Circuit-Level Design, and Semiconductor Manufacturing. Each workshop consists of lecture, hands-lab, and project components assisted with AI learning tools. We will also invite industry speakers to give guest lectures and organize a field trip to semiconductor industry. The tentative agenda for Year 2027 is listed below.

· Friday, Jan. 15 (3:00-5:00 pm): In person kickoff meeting (mandatory)
· Saturday Camp from Jan. 23-Mar. 6 (9:00 am-2:00 pm): Workshop on Introduction to Electronic Systems
· Saturday Camp on Mar. 13, Mar. 27-May 15 (9:00 am-2:00 pm): Workshop on Circuit-Level Design
· Summer Camp Week 1 (May 24-28) (9:00 am-4:00 pm): Workshop on Semiconductor Manufacturing
· Summer Camp Week 2 (Jun. 1-5) (9:00 am-4:00 pm): Workshop on Semiconductor Manufacturing
· Summer Camp Week 3 (Jun. 7-11) (9:00 am-4:00 pm): Workshop on Semiconductor Manufacturing


ACIES 2026 Participants and Testimony
Student Eligibility and Application

All students currently enrolling in Grade 10-12 in Fall 2026 are eligible to attend the ACIES workshops. Each participant is expected to bring your laptop. Each participant will be provided with $1,000 stipend covering your travel expenses and computer needs. After successfully completing all three workshops, each participant will be provided paid internship opportunities at local companies (up to 160 hours, paid at $12.5/hr). Students who have taken Physics and Programming/Robotics courses are preferred. Please click

Student Application

to submit your application materials by Monday, Nov. 16, 2026.

High school teachers and principals, please help post and disseminate the recruitment flyer.

Information Session

If you are interested in attending ACIES program, please join the Zoom Information Session at 4:00 pm, Monday, Nov. 9.

Program Contacts

If you have any question about the ACIES program, please contact Dr. Mei Yang, Email: Mei.Yang@unlv.edu, Phone: (702) 895-2364 or Dr. Shaoan Zhang, Email: Shaoan.Zhang@unlv.edu.
UNLV | College of Engineering | ECE Department |Website Contact: Mei.Yang@unlv.edu