UPWARDS strengthens the Commonwealth’s ties to the semiconductor industry Emma Thomas June 13, 2023 1 min read A student in the College of Engineering fabricates semiconductors in a clean lab. The lab uses a special yellow UV light and enhanced air filtration systems. (Photo by Luke Hayes/Virginia Tech) One Virginia Tech spokesperson says a new initiative could further draw the semiconductor industry to the Commonwealth. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Climate conservation efforts looking up despite pipeline provisionNext: Two incumbent supervisors face primaries in Botetourt County Related Stories 1 min read Recount done; Joe Cobb is Roanoke’s next Mayor Gene Marrano December 20, 2024 1 min read Virginia U.S. Senator weighs in on The Supreme Court taking up the TikTok ban Denise Membreno December 20, 2024 1 min read Businesses working with Roanoke City to avoid criminal charges on late tax payments Gene Marrano December 19, 2024