IIT Roorkee, a prestigious institution in India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Micron to cultivate innovation and nurture a proficient local workforce. This collaboration aims to foster creativity and enhance skill development.
The collaboration encompasses advancing research in technology domains, offering hands-on learning experiences for students, fostering student recruitment initiatives, and enabling industry-specific training.
This partnership seeks to deepen engagement in technological exploration, enhance educational experiences through practical application, streamline student recruitment efforts, and deliver training aligned with industry demands.
Together, these initiatives aim to bridge academic excellence with real-world industry needs, preparing students for dynamic professional landscapes.
The Micron Semiconductor Lab will prioritize the technical skills, processes and resources needed for IIT Roorkee to adapt and thrive through student internships and fellowships while recognizing the importance of local technical expertise.
This will be achieved through specialized master’s and doctoral degree programs, with the support of an augmented curriculum, a physical lab, and a panel of professors who will work closely with the students on their technical development
Sarvant Singh Rana, vice president of Data and Emerging Digital Technologies at US-based Penske Transportation Solutions, and an alumnus of IIT Roorkee, said “Initiatives like these validate the opportunities to create more linkages between the wider alumni network and IIT Roorkee to facilitate a strong network of support and advancement for deeper industry-academic associations, research and development collaborations, as well as financial assistance.”
The MoU was signed by Prof. K.K. Pant – Director IIT Roorkee, and Mr. Anand Ramamoorthy, managing director at Micron India, and was followed by the inauguration of the Micron Semiconductor Lab at the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, IIT Roorkee.
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