Our Mission
SRC is a world-renowned, high technology-based consortium that serves as a crossroads of collaboration between technology companies, academia, government agencies, and SRC’s highly regarded engineers and scientists. Through its interdisciplinary research programs, SRC plays an indispensable role in addressing global challenges, using research and development strategies, and advanced tools and technologies. Members of SRC work synergistically together, gain access to research results, fundamental IP, and highly experienced students to compete in the global marketplace and build the workforce of tomorrow.
Our 3 Core Values
Through a three-pronged approach, we drive critical semiconductor innovations for future generations while building a diverse, inclusive, and highly trained workforce. Our three foundational values—Prosperity, People, and Planet—guide us in this mission.
By fostering sustainable economic and technological growth, empowering individuals, and protecting our environment, we aim to create a thriving, inclusive, and resilient world for generations to come.
Building a prosperous future by advancing technology through strategic investments and innovative partnerships
We provide impartial, scientifically grounded perspectives that drive the semiconductor industry forward.
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- SMART USA Institute
- 2030 Decadal Plan for Semiconductors
- Microelectronics & Advanced Packaging Technologies Roadmap
- SRC Research Programs
- Additional thought leadership publications
Nurturing a rich talent pool by supporting talented students in an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive
SRC’s research programs currently fund over 1,500 students annually in semiconductor sciences. Since 1982, SRC has supported the growth and development of over 16,000 students.
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- JUMP 2.0 Broadening Participation achievements
- JUMP 2.0 / NSF Research Experience for Undergrads Program
- Link to students in the NSF REU program (Pillar Science)
- Workforce Development Blog series
- SRC Broadening Participation Pledge
- Link to students in the Undergrad program (Pillar Science)
Investing in preserving our planet for future generations through environmentally sustainable technology solutions
SRC research has focused on environment, safety, and health since 1995. In addition, since 2021 SRC has been tracking projects related to the individual Seismic Shifts outlined in the Decadal Plan, including Seismic Shift #5: Compute Energy vs. Global Energy Production. Ever-rising energy demand for computing vs. global energy production is creating new risk, and new computing paradigms offer opportunities to dramatically improve energy efficiency.
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Our Legacy
SRC has a rich history of success. Since 1982, SRC has funded more than $2.5B in research, built a semiconductor workforce by sponsoring more than 16,000 graduate students, and provided over 890 patents to member companies.
For almost 40 years, SRC and its members have assembled the best university researchers while educating an elite workforce of talented graduate students—in science, engineering, and technology. SRC graduates accrue a competitive advantage over their non-SRC counterparts, and SRC member organizations secure early access to an expanding set of solutions addressing their deepest technical challenges.
Amplify Your Investments
More than 20 premier semiconductor companies are members of SRC, partnering with more than 100 universities and multiple government agencies. We manage three programs with a combined 55 research topics and more than 500 research projects carried out by more than 1,500 SRC-sponsored students.
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