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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 3 all necessary materials for students to learn essential manufacturing techniques. The strong interest in the workshop and enthusiasm for further training oppor- tunities reflect the growing demand for practical, career-oriented education. MICHIGAN TECH STUDENT CHAPTER John Watson, a senior PCB designer and mentor, addressed students at Michigan Tech during an on-campus industry topic networking event hosted by the student chapter under the leadership of Stu- dent Board Liaison Emily Daley. His topic was "High- speed PCB Design: Signal Integrity and Beyond." "John integrated course content and provided real- life applications of why certain topics need to be con- sidered," Emily says. "He began with the fundamentals of circuit board stackup, then increasingly went into depth on PCB design practices and considerations. He highlighted key factors pertaining to stackup, trace widths, polygon usage, EMI/EMC consider- ations, shielding, and more." Emily says the group appreciated his helpful analogies to convey his points, regardless of the students' level of experience in PCB design. "Overall, I feel it was very ben- eficial to all the students who attended," she says. UC, IRVINE STUDENT CHAPTER The UC, Irvine Student Chapter has been experienc- ing a record high year of active student participation. With the start of our Irvine Hacker Fab initiative (the first student-led microfabrication program in the UC system), 44 new students joined within these two weeks of the start of the school year. "This level of involvement is a drastic increase in club members from our 91 active members last year, and the number of students interested in such a short period of time has not been achieved in these past years," says Amirtha Chandrasekaran, the chapter's corporate outreach coordinator. "We are excited for more mem- bers to join as we progress on the Irvine Hacker Fab ini- tiative and more events in the near future." NC State INDUSTRY LEADERS! The Electronics Foundation invites you to help our next generation of talent: • Support hands-on learning experiences • Host facility tours • Share your expertise through on-campus speaking engagements • Partner with us to inspire and engage students Together, we can bridge the gap between edu- cation and industry, ensuring a well-prepared, enthusiastic workforce ready to meet tomor- row's challenges. Connect with us and let's spark the next wave of innovation in electronics manufacturing.