About the partnership
The ASU-TSMC partnership is pivotal for the future of semiconductor technology, as it bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and practical industry application. This collaboration leverages ASU’s academic expertise and TSMC’s industry leadership to drive advancements in semiconductor innovation. By focusing on student support, training and development, and faculty research, the partnership ensures a steady pipeline of highly skilled talent, ready to meet the evolving demands of the semiconductor industry. Together, ASU and TSMC are strengthening the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem, positioning it for sustained global leadership in this critical field.
Arizona State University
Two decades ago, Arizona State University set forth a new and ambitious trajectory to become a comprehensive knowledge enterprise dedicated to the simultaneous pursuit of excellence, broad access to quality education and meaningful societal impact. From that point forward, all of its energy, creativity and resources have been brought to bear on the design of a uniquely adaptive and transdisciplinary university committed to producing master learners. Today, ASU exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university.
At ASU, our culture of innovation and inclusion draws pioneering researchers to our faculty and attracts highly qualified students from all 50 states and more than 130 nations. ASU is expanding academic and entrepreneurial opportunities for every type of learner at all stages of life.
TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company)
TSMC is a critical enabler of today’s technology industry, having fundamentally reshaped the semiconductor landscape in 1987. Through the vision and leadership of its founder Dr. Morris Chang, TSMC pioneered the pure-play semiconductor foundry business model. TSMC has since remained one of the world’s largest dedicated foundries with fabrication facilities (“fabs”) and subsidiaries spanning Asia, Europe and North America.
Today, TSMC’s semiconductors are the digital engines inside more than 12,000 electronic products created by over 500 companies. TSMC’s technology can be found in devices such as internet-connected home appliances, smart phones and PCs, EVs and autonomous vehicles, cloud data centers, airlines and space-stations and AI-powered applications. The world’s biggest brands and savviest startups in technology rely on TSMC to unleash their innovations to the world.
Locations
ASU is one university in many places. With five distinct campuses throughout metropolitan Phoenix, community members have access to ASU’s innovative resources no matter where they are.
The ASU West Valley campus, located only 15 miles from TSMC Arizona, offers over 125 degree programs that blend a liberal arts education with 21st-century workforce preparation.
West Valley campus is also a learning hub for students of all ages and backgrounds, supporting K-12 learners, local school and community partnerships, and extended learning opportunities.