Ohio is already home to technology companies including Intel, Facebook, Google, Amazon Web Services, IBM, Upstart, Carvana and more. Learn more about the growth of tech jobs in the state.
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Join Ohio’s high-tech future in semiconductor engineering
The arrival of Intel’s $20 billion semiconductor manufacturing complex in central Ohio brings with it the promise of 3,000 high-paying high-tech jobs building “chips” that power almost every electronic device that we depend on for life. What’s more, Intel’s announcement, along with recent expansions for the Google and Facebook data centers at Ohio’s New Albany International Business Park, further solidifies Ohio as a hub for high-tech careers.
These developments translate into big opportunities for people across the state, including in Appalachian Ohio. Ohio University is partnering with Intel and with other institutions of higher education to educate people across the region about the career opportunities available and to provide the training they need to embrace them. Discover how you can prepare for these high-tech opportunities.
Ohio University leading Appalachian Semiconductor Education and Technical (ASCENT) Ecosystem
Intel awarded Ohio University $3 million in grant funding to serve as the lead institution for the Appalachian Semiconductor Education and Technical (ASCENT) Ecosystem, a program that will create an inclusive workforce development and training program to cultivate the next generation of skilled technical professionals for Ohio’s emerging semiconductor industry.
ASCENT Program Leaders
Avinash Karanth
Chair of Ohio University’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) and the Joseph K. Jachinowski Professor. Dr. Karanth leads the Technologies for Emerging Computer Architecture Laboratory (TEAL).
Eric Stinaff
Chair of Ohio University’s Department of Physics and Astronomy and Director of the Nanoscale & Quantum Phenomena Institute. Dr. Stinaff’s research centers on investigating the optical and electronic properties of novel semiconductor materials, nanostructures and nanostructure-based devices.
$20 Billion
Committed to build two leading-edge chip factories in Ohio
3,000
Planned Intel jobs as well as 7,000 construction jobs and extensive potential growth for local suppliers
$100M
Pledged to support higher education in Ohio to build a pipeline of talent
Prepare for a Career in Ohio’s High-Tech Industries
Ohio University offers a variety of degrees that will set you up for career success in high-tech manufacturing, network engineering, data center operations and more.
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Computer ScienceAdvance the computing landscape of the future by designing software and hardware focusing on algorithms, digital logic, computer graphics, parallel computing, artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, internet engineering, databases, operating systems and computer security.
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Electrical EngineeringDevelop electronic systems critical to Ohio’s technology-focused environment by researching, designing and testing products as well as circuits, lasers, optoelectronics and semiconductors.
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Engineering Technology + ManagementImprove efficiency in the technical environment by honing your skills in modern global manufacturing while simultaneously earning a minor in business and certificates in project management and lean six sigma.
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Mechanical EngineeringAnalyze problems and identify solutions to create machines, build manufacturing tools and fabricate energy systems that will enhance Ohio’s high-tech ecosystem from the ground up.
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MathematicsLearn how to apply the language of the universe to help solve 21st century problems, from the spread of disease to money laundering. Use biometric statistics to address climate issues. Probe probability algorithms used by Google.
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PhysicsJoin a nanotechnology lab designing the machines and materials of the future. Or help with nuclear physics experiments in the Edwards Accelerator Laboratory. Or learn about with lasers and spectrometry as fast as femtoseconds.
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Technical Operations Management (Online)Lead teams and manage systems using lean methodologies and project management principles, with a focus on designing, controlling and managing the technical processes and transformation methods of an organization.
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Engineering TechnologyLearn how to create world-changing technology and embark on a successful engineering career path while being guided through real-world applications with hands-on lab courses to ensure they have the technical foundation needed to pursue a successful career in engineering.