History of the University Government Industry Microelectronics Symposium

This paper and presentation will trace the history of the University Government Industry Microelectronics Symposium/Conference from its start in 1975 through 2012. The presentation will provide images from many of the conferences over the years. The stated purpose of the conference was to "assemble research workers, engineering educators, members of the microelectronics industry and representatives of funding agencies and microelectronics laboratories for a discussion of applied and basic research and educational programs in microelectronics and the role of government and industry concerning the philosophy, direction, content and support of such programs".