Space is the ultimate extreme environment. The low temperatures, vacuum of space, and radiation variability can easily cause electronics to stop functioning and fail. Your chips need to never fail since there’s no replacing it once it’s in orbit. That’s why it’s critical for these chips to be reliable, secure, and able to withstand the harsh environments of space. We are honored to have Dr. Deniz Civay on the podcast, who is the Harsh Environment Battleground Owner of Aerospace and Defense at GlobalFoundries, a semiconductor company. Deniz shared her STEM Origin story and we discuss her path from artist to Satellites to Global Foundries! More topics from this episode: The significance of secure and reliable chips in space THEY CAN'T FAIL - The unique challenges in designing and manufacturing space chips to withstand harsh environments What kind of jobs exist in creating microchips for harsh environments? The technologies involved in space chips and their integration with high-volume manufacturing (HVM) The implications of onshore space chips on national security & America's ability to continue to lead in Space Artemis, James Webb Telescope, and more! Let us know what you think about this episode We'd love to know your thoughts and questions! Email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com SOURCES: https://gf.com -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook Support the podcast: Get 25% off during Labor Day Weekend for our 3D printed Starship Pen in our Etsy Shop Ag3dprinting.Etsy.com Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com Donate at todayinspace.net #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #moon #science #3dprinting #nasa #tothemoon #spacetravel #spaceexploration #solarsystem #spacecraft #technology #carlsagan #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #alien #stem #listenable #iss #alienlife #astronomy #astrophysics #planetaryexploration #jameswebbspacetelescope #microchips #chipsinspace #globalfoundries #defense 00:00 Episode Introduction  01:00 Dr. Deniz Civay from Global Foundries. STEM ORIGIN Story & what is Global Foundries? 03:37 How silicon chips are manufactured to become chips - why are they made in layers? 08:51 From art to science and back to art. Art Major to Aerospace 12:28 STEM Origin Story: Art & Math in highschool to STEM Career. Challenges of getting going 18:59 What is the chip etching process and how does it work? 21:18 How wide-ranging is the process design kit for chips? What can people make with them? 26:50 Why is automation critical for space? 33:00 Space Ownership: From launch to orbit and deorbit at EOL. How chip progress can change everything in the space industry! 35:00 The Space Progress Conundrum: Why does an increase in space progress also come with an increase in chaos in everyones lives? 38:50 All-things James Webb Space Telescope 41:39 Discussing the Book: 'When the heavens went on sale' by Ashlee Vance 46:41 Bringing in new generations to the space industry is CRITICAL to maintaining progress