I had the opportunity to participate in the CISE MSI Research Expansion Investigators Workshop at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where I presented on the OpenPOWER Foundation’s chip design platform and Object Automation’s Chip Design Lab. The workshop brought together researchers from Florida International University, University of Arizona, University of Central Florida, University of Hawaii, University of Alaska, University of Washington, and more to explore open-source chip design, AI, and data science education. Discussions centered around integrating OpenPOWER into university curricula, fostering industry-academia collaboration, and exploring NSF funding opportunities. Excited for future collaborations and the global expansion of these initiatives!