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

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.

Interested in Attending?
Academic, Industry, and Government Participants:
Complete the brief interest form below by Friday, June 19, 2026.

Eligibility: U.S. persons (citizens and permanent residents).

Student (Undergraduate and Graduate) Participants:
Apply through our competitive fellowship program via the interest form below (to include a Resume and Brief Statement of Interest). 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 with a waived registration fee.

Explore the fundamentals of electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) semiconductor technologies before applying to the MIST Workshop. These short read-ahead resources introduce the key concepts, applications, and innovation ecosystem shaping this rapidly advancing field. Download the student read-ahead materials here.

Deadline to complete the Interest Form is Friday, June 19, 2026