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Students working with STEM kits
As backpacks are filled and school buses once again roll through neighborhoods, Micron is committed to ensuring that our unprecedented $100 billion investment in Central New York benefits the entire community. Through a mix of programs, training and investments in local partnerships, Micron is helping inspire and empower local students to take advantage of the vast economic opportunities that Micron and our supply chain partners are expected to create.
This summer, Micron and our education partners were hard at work encouraging the next generation of innovators. Our portfolio of programs gave students hands-on opportunities to learn about semiconductors, engage with science investigations and explore potential career pathways, making STEM exciting and accessible for students.
Participants gather at Syracuse University for the STEM of Sports Academy along with Syracuse’s “Otto the Orange” mascot.
For example, hundreds of students attended Micron’s Chip Camp, with teachers and students from over 20 CNY school districts participating, and we partnered with several local colleges and universities to deliver programming to area K-12 students:
- Cornell University
- Le Moyne College
- Onondaga Community College (OCC)
- Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES (OCM BOCES)
- Syracuse Central School District (SCSD)
- Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3)
One of our programs, now in its second year with Syracuse University (SU), is the STEM of Sports Academy. This unique offering blends science and athletics to make STEM feel personal and fun. By connecting classroom concepts to real-world passions, we’re helping students build confidence, explore new possibilities and imagine their futures in STEM, artificial intelligence and semiconductor fields.
STEM of Sports Academy students and coach
Together with SU student athletes and coaches, over 1,000 high schoolers engaged in hands-on activities like the egg drop challenge and lessons on the physics of movement. Students also discovered that science is not just in textbooks; it’s in every sprint, jump and throw.
We also provided a sponsorship of SU’s summer college program, which hosts local high school students on a college campus and offers custom summer curriculum to help advance their education.
“This initiative brings STEM education to life through the dynamic world of sports — combining interactive STEM activities with athletics to spark curiosity and ignite a lasting passion for science and technology.”
Dr. Salatha Willis
Syracuse University Associate Athletics Director for Community and Student-Athlete Engagement
Syracuse City School District P-Tech logo
Micron’s career and technical education initiatives are evolving to meet the needs of CNY’s growing tech economy, and local school districts are leading the way. In partnership with Micron and OCC, Syracuse Central School Distract (SCSD) has launched the Corcoran P-Tech program, which blends high school, college and career training into a seamless pathway toward jobs in semiconductor manufacturing.
Hillside Work-Scholarship students enjoy their visit to Micron’s Manassas site.
SCSD is also home to the region’s first STEAM high school, which welcomed its first class this school year with the help of a $500,000 Micron grant. This high school is also creating a pipeline of future engineers, technicians and innovators.
Micron also partners with local organizations to connect CNY students with real-world opportunities in the semiconductor industry. Students from Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection and OnPoint for College joined Micron for a sponsored visit to our fabrication facility in Manassas, Virginia, and met with team members. The experience gave students a firsthand look at advanced manufacturing in action and sparked conversations about career pathways and the skills needed for these students to thrive in the tech sector.
Micron sponsors Inside a Chip, a semiconductor-themed exhibit at MOST in Syracuse.
From the sports arena to the halls of Micron and the museum floor, Micron shows students that semiconductors and STEM opportunities are everywhere. The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology (MOST) in Syracuse brings this concept to life. Backed by Micron’s investment of $500,000, the museum was able to create a permanent semiconductor chip exhibit. Its hands-on, interactive displays showcase cutting-edge technology and invite young minds to explore the science behind the chips that support our world. It’s more than an exhibit; it’s a gateway to curiosity, reinforcing MOST’s mission to make STEM accessible, engaging and empowering for all.
Educators tour Micron’s Boise site.
Our investments go beyond students: We also make sure educators are prepared to teach and lead STEM in their classrooms. This summer, Micron invited a group of CNY educators to Boise, Idaho, for “Chip, Chip Hooray for Educators,” a unique professional development experience designed to help them bring STEM learning, particularly semiconductor education, to life in their own schools and communities.
After touring Micron’s headquarters, collaborating with university researchers at Boise State University and connecting with industry experts, these educators returned home equipped to spark curiosity and build pathways to tech careers for local students. CNY educators are heading into the new school year with fresh tools and renewed inspiration, thanks to Micron’s commitment to empowering those who shape the future.
Micron’s partnerships and investments are helping students and educators turn possibility into progress. As the school year begins, the momentum continues. STEM is growing, opportunities are expanding and the future is being built right here in Central New York.
