06/22/2026
What does it take to start a career in semiconductors? At UC Santa Barbara’s Nanofabrication Facility, it starts with just one week.
The UCSB Cleanroom Bootcamp gives students, educators, and professionals hands-on experience in semiconductor manufacturing inside a world-class nanofabrication facility. Best of all, no prior cleanroom or semiconductor experience is required!
Participants learn essential fabrication techniques, including cleanroom safety, photolithography, deposition, etching, and metrology, while earning stackable IEEE Micro-Credentials that validate industry-relevant skills. Since receiving IEEE approval in 2024, dozens of participants have earned certifications that help open doors to careers in one of the nation’s fastest-growing industries.
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