Oregon State University just learned it will be spearheading a million-dollar project to advance semiconductor technologies in the Pacific Northwest.
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State University just learned it will be spearheading a million-dollar project to advance semiconductor technologies in the Pacific Northwest. The project leader hopes it grows Oregon’s silicone forest into more parts of the state.
Oregon is already blazing some trails in the world of semiconductors, the essential components of electronic devices, in everything from phones to toasters to trucks.
The nickname “silicone forest” refers to the hub of semiconductor research and production in Washington County, anchored by Intel.
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