Join NY Creates’ hosts Steve Ference and Jen Tetrault as they demystify innovative technologies and groundbreaking engineering advancements, discuss economic impacts of semiconductor R&D, and explore high-tech workforce development strategies. Each episode features engaging interviews with recognized industry leaders, while providing a glimpse into NY Creates' significant contributions enabling technological progress, economic advancement, and related career opportunities for the U.S. Level up your semiconductor industry knowledge right here.
The Future of EUV: Technology, Innovation & What's Next
In this episode, Erin Lavigne, Senior Director of EUV Technology Strategy & Partnerships at NY Creates, and Matt Kurdziel, Account Manager at ASML, sit down with our hosts to discuss the critical role of EUV lithography in enabling next-generation semiconductor research and development. They also discuss the collaborative efforts shaping the future of the semiconductor industry and the significance of the work taking place at Creates' Albany NanoTech Complex.
16 Jul 2026
Partnerships at NY Creates: Tokyo Electron America’s R&D Operations
In this episode, NY Creates’ NanoChat hosts Steve Ference and Jen Tetrault have an insightful conversation with NY Creates’ Chief Operating Officer, Paul Kelly, and former TEL Technology Center of America President, Alex Oscilowski, about the successful partnership between NY Creates and Tokyo Electron America’s R&D Operations, the collaborative ecosystem flourishing in Albany, and what excites them most about the future of the semiconductor industry.
23 Jun 2026
A Career Path Conversation with NY Creates Cleanroom Production Technician, Ed Chenette, from the Talking Technicians Podcast
NY Creates Cleanroom Production Technician Ed Chenette sat down with Talking Technicians Podcast host Peter Kazarinoff for an engaging discussion about his career journey at Creates. This episode dives into Ed’s technical role at Creates, offering valuable insights into his career trajectory and providing advice to aspiring students and individuals seeking a cutting-edge career in the semiconductor industry. The Talking Technicians Podcast episode featuring Ed is available here: https://bit.ly/4uYlJKd.
14 Apr 2026
NY Creates COO Paul Kelly Highlights High-Tech Opportunities on the Kula Ring Podcast
NY Creates COO Paul Kelly discusses high-tech semiconductor opportunities and workforce development with The Kula Ring podcast team.
3 Dec 2025
LIVE at SEMICON West: Strengthening the Semiconductor Talent Pipeline
Dr. Robert Geer and Christine McLear explore collaborative strategies for strengthening America's semiconductor talent pipeline at the SEMICON West conference in this interview episode.
17 Nov 2025
Live at SEMICON West 2025: Innovative Sustainability Initiatives
Irina Spiry, NY Creates Sustainability Engineering Manager, details innovative sustainability initiatives at NY Creates during an interview at the SEMICON West 2025 conference.
21 Oct 2025
LIVE at SEMICON West 2025: New Workforce Development Strategies
Justin Rivers, NY Creates Director, discusses innovative workforce development strategies at SEMICON West 2025 and shares tips for excelling as a high-tech job candidate in this interview episode.
5 Mar 2025
From Classrooms to Cleanroom: The ABC’s of Building the Next-Gen Chip Workforce
In this episode, we're exploring the exciting workforce development and educational outreach initiatives that take place at New York CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex, with NY CREATES' VP for Education and Workforce Development, Dr. Robert Geer, and NY CREATES’ Educational, Outreach, and Workforce Development Manager, Capri O'Hara.
5 Mar 2025
From Classrooms to Cleanrooms: The ABC's of Building the Next-Gen Chip Workforce
In this episode, we sit down with NY CREATES’ VP for Education and Workforce Development, Dr. Robert Geer, and NY CREATES’ Educational, Outreach, and Workforce Development Manager, Capri O'Hara. We discuss with these experts the exciting workforce development and educational outreach initiatives that take place at NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex, as well as the partnerships that help drive a lot of our program success.
16 Oct 2024
A Blueprint for Innovation: Building the Future of R&D
NY CREATES’ hosts Steve Ference and Jen Tetrault demystify innovative technologies and groundbreaking engineering advancements, discuss the economic impacts of semiconductor R&D, and explore high-tech workforce development strategies. In this episode, guest speaker NY CREATES VP of Technology & Infrastructure, Dr. Christopher Borst, explains the fascinating R&D technologies at our Albany NanoTech Complex and why they’re essential for the tech we all use daily.
18 Jul 2024
Workforce Development Strategies: LIVE at SEMICON West 2024!
In this special episode we were LIVE from the floor of SEMICON West in San Francisco, California! This premier event explores the groundbreaking technologies shaping the microelectronics sector and provided a perfect opportunity to connect and collaborate with top industry leaders, engineers, and scientists. In this episode, two special guests join the podcast to talk about the critical topic of high-tech workforce development. Will Bronner, Vice President of Human Resources, and Justin Rivers, Director of Recruitment and Employment, from NY CREATES, both share strategies to advance company culture and employment initiatives—and how they can apply to your organization.
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