Demystifying microelectronics | UDaily

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Publish Date: 2026-03-04 15:27:00

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Sam Schubert builds a small robot during a teacher training workshop.

More intensive programs, Barner said, were offered for “people that might pursue degrees in engineering or technology, or they might be teaching material that is technology-related.”
Jeannette Wilt, a longtime math and computer science teacher at Brandywine High School, signed up for the teacher workshops hoping to bring new ideas back to her classroom.
Wilt teaches the computer science pathway, which includes an introductory course and two Advanced Placement (AP) courses in programming. Through engaging activities like programming ping pong ball launchers, she aims to spark curiosity in students who might otherwise not have pursued the pathway.
“One of my goals has been trying to increase the number of females in my program, of students of color, and of students with disabilities,” said Wilt. “A lot of what we do is try to make it more interesting for the students.”
The CCAP program provided Wilt with a new understanding of the future of the field. Lessons showcased ways that microelectronics appear in our lives—such as in drones and robots. An introduction to side-channel attacks, a hacking method that exploits a computer’s physical and electronic processes, underscored the growing importance of cybersecurity in an increasingly virtual world.