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 Median home prices rise in Roanoke County Denise Membreno January 20, 2025 1 min read Downtown Roanoke Restaurant Week Returns Denise Membreno January 17, 2025 1 min read The health benefits of Dry January Denise Membreno January 17, 2025