Published on: 11 February 2026, 10:09AM
Modified on: 11 February 2026, 10:23AM

Visit to A*Star Industry

The A*STAR Industry Engagement Initiative on 30 Jan 26 was organized by the ECE Club to expose students to real-world research and industrial practice beyond classroom theory. Through engagements with A*STAR, students gained insight into how Electrical and Computer Engineering concepts translate into national-scale R&D.

A key highlight of the initiative was on-site visits to semiconductor research and fabrication facilities, where students observed the end-to-end chip development pipeline. This included exposure to major stages such as device design, wafer fabrication, lithography, deposition, etching, testing, and packaging. Seeing these processes firsthand helped students understand the complexity, precision, and interdisciplinary coordination involved in modern chip manufacturing.

Overall, the initiative bridged theory and practice by connecting coursework to real semiconductor workflows, research infrastructure, and career pathways in advanced electronics and industry R&D.