The Physics of Micromachines

Daniel Contreras

Darwin 103
4:00 PM

Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) is a highly interdisciplinary field that produces devices integral to modern daily life such as accelerometers and gyroscopes. Daniel Contreras went from physics in undergrad to graduate school in electrical engineering to study MEMS and now works as a professional engineer in radio frequency (RF) semiconductors.This talk will give an overview of MEMS technology and research, discuss his engineering graduate experience, and discuss what a career in industry is like.