The Semiconductor Surge: Challenges and Opportunities

This chapter explores the recent dynamics in the semiconductor sector, including Nvidia's rising stock and the effects of Hurricane Helene on supply chains. It focuses on the critical role of nonprofit initiatives in uniting industry and government efforts to enhance U.S. leadership in semiconductor technology and workforce development. The discussion also highlights the implications of the CHIPS and Science Act's incentives for manufacturing and innovation in the U.S. economy.