Ohio State & MMEC Midwest Infrared Semiconductor Technology (MIST) workshop

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The Midwest Infrared Semiconductor Technology (MIST) Workshop: From Atoms to Arrays is a new, high-impact regional gathering designed to energize the future of the Electro-Optics and Infrared (EO/IR) field. This two-day, in-person event brings together the nation's brightest emerging engineers with top minds in defense, government, academia, and industry to explore innovations in EO/IR and strengthen the domestic talent pipeline.

Hosted by The Ohio State University College of Engineering and the Midwest Microelectronics Consortium (MMEC), with support from the Institute for Materials and Manufacturing Research (IMR), the MIST Workshop directly supports strategic priorities of the DoD, the State of Ohio, and MMEC to develop next-generation technical leaders in microelectronics and sensing technologies.

Location: Blackwell Inn and Conference Center, Ohio State Columbus Campus

Dates: October 16–17, 2025

Cost/Financial Support:

Academic, Industry & Government:

Early Registration Deadline: Friday October 3, 2025

i. Early Registration Fee: $275.00

Regular Registration Deadline: Monday, October 13, 2025

i. Regular Registration Fee: $375.00

Students: Fellowships (including travel, hotel, and registration support) are available for a select group of applicants. Additional students may be accepted to attend on a space-available basis for a nominal ($50.00) registration fee.

Learn More and Complete Your Interest Application Here

Registration:

Interest Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 2, 20205

Registration will open to invited participants on Monday, September 8, 2025

All who complete the interest form by Tuesday, September 2, 2025 will be contacted with information concerning a live registration link or waitlist opportunity

Interest Application

This interest application is intended for all prospective participants: including academic, industry, and government professionals requesting an invitation, as well as undergraduate and graduate students applying for a competitive Student Fellowship.

Student Fellowships (including travel, hotel, and registration support) are available for a select group of applicants. Additional students may be accepted to attend on a space-available basis for a nominal registration fee.