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Community-Fall2025

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FA L L 2 0 2 5 C O M M U N I T Y M A G A Z I N E 5 1 The Auburn student chapter leadership also par- ticipated in a tour of the Kia West Point Assembly Plant, where they saw high-volume electronics and automotive manufacturing in action. "It was such an eye-opening experience," says Waad Tarman, outgo- ing chapter president. "We really enjoyed seeing how the entire production process flows seamlessly from start to finish. The mix of advanced robotics with skilled human work was impressive, and we loved observing the teamwork on the assembly line." One special moment for Waad was watching a fin- ished car come off the assembly line every 60 seconds. "It was fascinating to see how every detail is checked before it rolls off the line," she says. The facility tour also demonstrated a wide range of STEM, business, and skilled trade career pathways that align with their interests, whether technical, managerial, or operations. PARTNERING WITH MICROBOARD Microboard, an EMS provider in Seymour, Connecti- cut, has partnered with the Electronics Foundation to support the company's goal of fostering early inter- est and hands-on skills among the next generation of engineers and technicians. As part of our outreach efforts, Microboard offers presentations, factory tours, and experiential learn- ing activities to local students. These opportunities help bridge the gap between classroom theory and the practical demands of electronics manufacturing. Nearby schools like Shelton and Ansonia High have participated in facility tours and soldering work- shops, where students build LED boards and explore manufacturing in action. By aligning with the Elec- tronics Foundation's mission, Microboard not only strengthens its own talent pipeline but also contrib- utes to the broader effort of sustaining a skilled and inspired workforce. PROTRONICS INDUSTRY EVENT AT NC STATE Electronics professionals and students gathered at NC State University's Monteith Engineering Research Center this year for a specialized hands-on soldering workshop. Protronics, a quick-turn contract manu- facturer in Knightdale, North Carolina, facilitated the workshop, and the Electronics Foundation provided Michigan Tech Microboard

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