MISSION: The Foundation's role is to support student activities related to the study of Microelectronic Packaging, Interconnect and Assembly.
The Microelectronics Foundation supports student activities that cultivate an understanding of packaging, components, and assembly technologies; how they are used; and understanding materials used in the processes. To promote these
activities, the Foundation sponsors technical paper and poster contest awards at various chapter and national level conferences and workshops. The Foundation also promotes the formation of student chapters at appropriate/aligned
institutions.
Students, student organizations, and recognized student chapters are invited to apply for funding in various categories.
Steve Adamson Student Recognition Award
Students are encouraged to apply for the annual Steve Adamson Student Recognition Award, which honors an active student member's participation in IMAPS events, chapters, and programs. Significant technical research and/or service
contributions to IMAPS and the microelectronics industry will be considered during the judges' review. The award winner will receive a check for $2,000.
Nominees must be current IMAPS student members and attend an undergraduate or graduate program in engineering or natural sciences. Nominators must be IMAPS members. Visit theIMAPS Awardspage for details.
Competitions
The Foundation sponsors student paper, presentation, and poster competitions and awards in conjunction with its signature events: International Symposium on Microelectronics and Device Packaging Conference. To qualify, students
submitting their work and identifying "Yes, I'm a full-time student" on the abstract submission will automatically be considered for awards offered through that event. More details can be found on the homepage of each IMAPS
event. Award amounts vary by competition.
International Symposium on Microelectronics: Paper Based Awards: based on the peer review and evaluation of the pre-symposium written paper. Presentation Awards: based on evaluation of the on-site presentation. Poster Awards: based on evaluation of the on-site poster presentation.
International Device Packaging Conference: "Extended Abstract" Based Awards: based on evaluation of the pre-conference paper ("extended abstract"). Presentation Awards: based on evaluation
of the on-site presentation.
Local/Chapter Awards & Competitions
Local chapters are encouraged to host "merit based" awards and competitions for students at their events and within their chapter/region (poster competitions or support for local conference student awards). Chapters must identify
the reason for the request (the event description in most cases), event date, any available flyer, announcement or website for the event, and the selection process to be used to determine winning students. Also, the funding
amount requested ($500 or $1000 increments) and a breakdown of the awards money distribution, post event feedback (photos and winner names so the Foundation can promote), and optionally, examples of how any past Foundation
funding has been used. Receipt of request must be at least 2 months prior to the event date.
High School-Exhibitor Interchange
This program introduces STEM-minded high school students to the microelectronics industry representatives on our show floor and can involve a showcase of the students' body of work as well, such as a robotics or technical demonstration
on the show floor. The selected group is awarded a $2,000 check on behalf of the Microelectronics Foundation. Interested high school student groups or recommendations for local programs by members may email info@imaps.org
for consideration. The selected group is traditionally contacted between May and August of each year.
Student Chapter Funding
New and active student chapters are allocated funding via a needs-based request system for chapter meetings. Please email info@imaps.org to request funding on behalf of your chapter. The following information should be provided:
Chapter Name Chapter Advisor Event to be Funded and Date Dollar Amount Requested Expected Number of Attendees
DONATE TO THE FOUNDATION
If you share the goals of this organization, we invite you to donate to the Foundation to help us create a better understanding of technologies of microelectronics packaging through student initiatives. The IMAPS Microelectronics Foundation is
a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization and any gifts to the Foundation are considered charitable donations.100% of all donations and funds raised are reinvested into the mission of the Foundation to support student activities.
Donations are accepted from and on behalf of individuals or organizations either directly or through sponsorship of Foundation events.
Direct Funding to the Foundation: Microelectronics Foundation
General Fund David Virissimo Memorial Scholarship Steve Adamson Memorial Student Recognition Award
Sponsorship Opportunities: Spring Golf Classic - held in
conjunction with the Device Packaging Conference. Fall Golf Classic - held in conjunction with the annual IMAPS Symposium.
Members: be sure to log in to tie your donations to your member record
Interested in getting involved with the Foundation? We'd like to hear from you! IMAPS welcomes the involvement of individuals and companies in many capacities at both the chapter and national level.
Get Involved as an Individual: The Foundation recruits individuals for leadership positions that serve various Foundation initiatives, including minimum commitment roles such as one-time event assistance (raffle sales, silent auction item recruitment), moderate-commitment roles (chapter level event organizers, and longer-term roles that include chairing national Foundation functions like the golf classics or positions on the Foundation committee itself). IMAPS also seeks "champions" within IMAPS member and exhibiting organizations that recruit donations from within internal networks.
Get Your Organization Involved: Organizational support of the Foundation includes sponsorship of educational grants through corporate foundations or programs, sponsorship of paper and poster contests, and partnership in internship placement programs with university students.
CONTACT THE FOUNDATION
We'd like to hear from you! Please direct questions or comments about the Foundation, donations, fundraising campaigns, financial statements or more to: Brian Schieman | Executive Director, IMAPS | bschieman@imaps.org | 919-293-5000
PO Box 14727, Pittsburgh PA 15234 | Email Us | 1-919-293-5000
