Passing on Taiwan's Semiconductor Experience: 'Silicon Mountains' Screened at US Midwestern Universities
The documentary 'Silicon Mountains', showcasing the rise of Taiwan's semiconductor industry, was screened at major US Midwestern universities. Local officials and scholars highly praised Taiwan's experience, calling it a valuable model for the US.
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(CNA Correspondent Liao Han-yuan from New York, 21st) The documentary "Silicon Mountains: The Century's Bet" recently held screenings and panel discussions at universities in the U.S. Midwest, attended by state government officials and technology scholars from Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan. The founding experience of TSMC and Taiwan's high-tech industry left a deep impression, serving as a valuable reference for various U.S. states.
Purdue University in Indiana, the University of Michigan, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison recently screened the semiconductor industry documentary "Silicon Mountains," attracting local officials, scholars, and students.
Purdue University held a screening and discussion on the 16th, attended by Purdue's Executive Vice President for Research Dan Delaurentis, Purdue Research Foundation CEO Chad Pittman, Purdue Semiconductor Leadership Association Chair Zhihong Chen, and Indiana Economic Development Corporation's new President Josh Richardson.
Zhihong Chen affirmed Taiwan's crucial role in the global tech industry, stating that the film provides a deeper understanding of Taiwan's semiconductor industry's development history, offering significant reference for Indiana's policy and industry development.
The Center for East Asian Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison held a screening and discussion on the 10th. Nearly 100 people attended, including Wisconsin Technology Council President Maggie Brickerman, Wausau Mayor Doug Din, and representatives from the Wisconsin state government and legislature.
Brickerman stated that the event provided a deeper understanding of Taiwan's tech industry development experience. She hopes to continue cooperating with Taiwan to promote concrete connections between Taiwan and Wisconsin in the tech industry and supply chain sectors.
The University of Michigan held a screening on February 8, attended by Michigan State Senator and co-chair of the Taiwan Friendship Caucus Sue Shink, UM Professor and Director of the Nanofabrication Facility Becky Peterson, and James Foresi, Director of the advanced semiconductor R&D institute IMEC.
Shink pointed out that the Taiwan experience presented in the documentary was facilitated by the visionary decisions of the Taiwanese government and the collective efforts of teams, making it particularly worthy of study for Michigan.
Lei Yen-feng, Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago, stated at various panels that Taiwan and the U.S. share a highly trusted and resilient partnership in high-tech. When the U.S. is strong, Taiwan is also strong together. Purdue, UW, and UM have collaborated with Taiwan for many years, and he hopes both sides will continue to cooperate in cultivating talent and creating a new future. (Editor: Wei Shu) 1150422
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(CNA Correspondent Liao Han-yuan from New York, 21st) The documentary "Silicon Mountains: The Century's Bet" recently held screenings and panel discussions at universities in the U.S. Midwest, attended by state government officials and technology scholars from Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan. The founding experience of TSMC and Taiwan's high-tech industry left a deep impression, serving as a valuable reference for various U.S. states.
Purdue University in Indiana, the University of Michigan, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison recently screened the semiconductor industry documentary "Silicon Mountains," attracting local officials, scholars, and students.
Purdue University held a screening and discussion on the 16th, attended by Purdue's Executive Vice President for Research Dan Delaurentis, Purdue Research Foundation CEO Chad Pittman, Purdue Semiconductor Leadership Association Chair Zhihong Chen, and Indiana Economic Development Corporation's new President Josh Richardson.
Zhihong Chen affirmed Taiwan's crucial role in the global tech industry, stating that the film provides a deeper understanding of Taiwan's semiconductor industry's development history, offering significant reference for Indiana's policy and industry development.
The Center for East Asian Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison held a screening and discussion on the 10th. Nearly 100 people attended, including Wisconsin Technology Council President Maggie Brickerman, Wausau Mayor Doug Din, and representatives from the Wisconsin state government and legislature.
Brickerman stated that the event provided a deeper understanding of Taiwan's tech industry development experience. She hopes to continue cooperating with Taiwan to promote concrete connections between Taiwan and Wisconsin in the tech industry and supply chain sectors.
The University of Michigan held a screening on February 8, attended by Michigan State Senator and co-chair of the Taiwan Friendship Caucus Sue Shink, UM Professor and Director of the Nanofabrication Facility Becky Peterson, and James Foresi, Director of the advanced semiconductor R&D institute IMEC.
Shink pointed out that the Taiwan experience presented in the documentary was facilitated by the visionary decisions of the Taiwanese government and the collective efforts of teams, making it particularly worthy of study for Michigan.
Lei Yen-feng, Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago, stated at various panels that Taiwan and the U.S. share a highly trusted and resilient partnership in high-tech. When the U.S. is strong, Taiwan is also strong together. Purdue, UW, and UM have collaborated with Taiwan for many years, and he hopes both sides will continue to cooperate in cultivating talent and creating a new future. (Editor: Wei Shu) 1150422
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