The one-credit seminar, Introduction to Manufacturing, will be hosted by the university's Center for Advanced Materials Processing in Potsdam. Fram Akiki, a Clarkson trustee with four decades of experience at IBM and Qualcomm, will lead and moderate the weekly sessions. The curriculum bridges the gap between academic theory and executive decision-making, covering topics from semiconductor fabrication and aerospace robotics to national security and economic policy.
In section Releases
Clarkson University Taps Industry Veterans for Manufacturing Seminar
As artificial intelligence and supply chain shifts reshape global production, Clarkson University is launching a new seminar series this fall. The course connects upper-level students and the public with senior executives from companies like Micron Technology, GlobalFoundries, and Amazon Robotics to examine the realities of modern industrial operations.
Beyond technical instruction, the program aims to provide a practical look at the business of moving products from initial concept to full-scale commercialization. Industry leaders, including AliveCor CEO Priya Abani and former White House economic advisor Elisabeth Reynolds, are slated to present. This initiative follows the university's previous seminar models in the energy and semiconductor sectors, reinforcing a strategy of integrating workforce development with direct industry mentorship.
Comments (0)
No comments yet. Be the first!