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The ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ and Boise State University are partnering on a five-year initiative to prepare K-12 STEM educators to become teacher-leaders within in the rapidly expanding microelectronics and semiconductor industries in New York and Idaho. The project aims to strengthen STEM teacher leadership while inspiring students to explore academic and career pathways in these high-growth industries. 

The Warner School’s Center for Professional Development and Education Reform (CPDER) plays a central role in the initiative, contributing expertise in STEM leadership development. CPDER faculty and staff lead efforts to train and support educators in implementing high-quality STEM instruction, fostering community and industry partnerships, and creating meaningful pathways for student engagement in microelectronics and semiconductor fields. This work equips teachers to inspire and prepare students for future opportunities in these critical industries. 

Through leadership training, curriculum development, and community partnerships, the program will prepare 15 STEM teachers to serve as teacher-leaders in their schools and communities. By strengthening teacher leadership and expanding student engagement, the initiative supports the growth of microelectronics and semiconductor ecosystems in both states while building long-term workforce capacity.

Working in collaboration with rural and urban high-need school districts, nonprofit organizations, and industry partners, the initiative reflects both universities’ commitment to advancing STEM education, fostering innovation, and preparing the next generation of teacher-leaders in microelectronics and semiconductors.