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Workforce Development

ICSE-10 will dedicate a special session to aspects of Workforce Development for early-career professionals and students alike.

This session may include a panel discussion where global leaders from science and industry answer questions about their understanding of current and future trends, as well as best practices in processes that create value.

ONTO Innovation (USA)

Have Polarizer – Will Travel: The Need for Ellipsometry Expertise in Industry

Andy received a BS in physics from Davidson College in 1995 and a MS and Ph.D. in physics from Brown University in 1997 and 2001 respectively. He started his professional career at Intel as a fab metrologist but later moved on to Novellus Systems (now Lam Research) and Nanometrics (now Onto Innovation). He is currently a Fellow and Vice President of Research and Development in Onto’s Metrology Business Unit. He has made contributions to optical metrology, dielectric material synthesis, plasma processing, and the integration of semiconductor devices. His research interests include picosecond laser acoustics, nanoscale heat flow, optical critical dimension metrology, mid-infrared ellipsometry, and novel ellipsometer configurations. He is a Fellow of the American Vacuum Society.

SEMI Foundation (USA)

Workforce Development for Semiconductor Industry

Michelle Williams is the Executive Director of the SEMI Foundation. Michelle oversees the organization’s strategy, communications, growth, and partnerships with government workforce development investments in the microelectronics industry. Michelle has supported the launch and scaling of major initiatives and secured significant funding for programs that support industry awareness and welcome all people into industry careers. She is an accomplished strategist, writer, and speaker who has presented to national and global audiences on workforce development and organizational culture.

Previous to SEMI, Michelle spent 15 years at the helm of nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through creative problem-solving and cross-sector partnerships.


Refreshments will be served during session breaks and during poster sessions. Lunch will be served Sunday through Thursday.

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  • Tenth Announcement

    With the countdown ticking down fast, only two and a half weeks remain until the 10th International Conference on Spectroscopic Ellipsometry (ICSE-10) will start on June 8, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado. We are pleased to announce that the Abstract Book is now online. Please make sure to Register before Thursday, May 22, 2025! Reservations for low-cost accommodation in Campus Lodging are still available until May 23, 2025.

    We are excited about our week-long program of Technical Sessions and Networking Events. We expect wonderful late Spring/early Summer weather, and the snow-capped 4,000 m peaks of the Continental Divide will provide for the most stunning backdrop of our meeting.

    Abstract Book

    The Abstract Book is now online in its preliminary version.

    Please find the placement of your contribution in the Schedule of Events, and inform the conference organizers immediately if your scheduled contribution needs to be changed. Please also double check that your abstract is displayed satisfactorily.

    Some changes to the Schedule of Events may occur as it is being finalized.

    Conference Registration

    Conference Registration for ICSE-10 is open until Thursday, May 22, 2025. Registration Fees are set at a rate of:

    • $900 for Regular attendees,
    • $500 for Student attendees, and
    • $300 for Accompanying Guests for Social Events.

    These Registration Fees include all activities of the Technical Program and Social Events at no extra costs to participants.

    Campus Lodging

    Please make your arrangements for travel and accommodation. Low-cost accommodation in Campus Lodging is still available until May 23, 2025.

    Check-in is Sunday, June 8; Check-out is Friday, June 13.
    Single Lodging/Dining Package: $594.81 incl. tax
    Double Lodging/Dining Package: $362.41 incl. tax
    including 5 nights (Sunday 6/8 – Thursday 6/12), 5 breakfasts (Monday 6/9 – Friday 6/13) served in student dining halls, 1 linen packet (incl. sheets, towels, pillow & pillowcase and blanket or bedspread; packet will be set on bed, and guests will need to make their own bed), and free use of facilities in recreation center on main campus.

    Add-on night(s)
    Participants can add on 1-2 nights on each side of their stay. No meals included.
    Single per night: $95.50 incl. tax
    Double per night: $49.02 incl. tax.

    Sponsorship Opportunities

    From Monday, June 9, through Thursday, June 12, 2025, ICSE-10 will feature a simultaneous Industry Exhibition. The exhibition will be located in the Aspen Rooms next to the Glenn Miller Ballroom at the main conference venue.

    Exhibitors may register at rates according to their choice of two different booth sizes offered:

    • Large booths are 20 x 10 ft2 and include two registration waivers at $5,000.
    • Small booths are 10 x 10 ft2 and include one registration waiver at $2,500.

    Tables with table cloths, chairs, electric power, WiFi, and security will be provided.

    ICSE-10 organizers and attendees are grateful for a growing List of Sponsors that make this event possible.

    The organizing Committees look forward to working with our sponsors and to seeing you in Boulder, Colorado, soon.

    Best regards,
    Mathias, Dave, Alain, Eva, and Markus

  • Ninth Announcement

    With the countdown ticking down, only 30 days remain until the 10th International Conference on Spectroscopic Ellipsometry (ICSE-10) will start on June 8, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado. The international ellipsometry community will convene for an exciting week of Technical Sessions and Networking Events. We strongly encourage all participants to Register Now and to reserve low-cost accommodation in Campus Lodging.

    Conference Registration

    Conference Registration for ICSE-10 is open. Registration Fees are set at a rate of:

    • $900 for Regular attendees,
    • $500 for Student attendees, and
    • $300 for Accompanying Guests for Social Events.

    These Registration Fees include all activities of the Technical Program and Social Events at no extra costs to participants.

    Campus Lodging

    Please make your arrangements for travel and accommodation. Low-cost accommodation in Campus Lodging is still available. Check-in is Sunday, June 8; Check-out is Friday, June 13.

    Single Lodging/Dining Package:  $594.81 incl. tax
    Double Lodging/Dining Package:  $362.41 incl. tax
    including 5 nights (Sunday 6/8 – Thursday 6/12), 5 breakfasts (Monday 6/9 – Friday 6/13) served in student dining halls, 1 linen packet (incl. sheets, towels, pillow & pillowcase and blanket or bedspread; packet will be set on bed, and guests will need to make their own bed), and free use of facilities in recreation center on main campus.

    Add-on night(s)
    Participants can add on 1-2 nights on each side of their stay.  No meals included.
    Single per night: $95.50 incl. tax
    Double per night: $49.02 incl. tax.

    Sponsorship Opportunities

    From Monday, June 9, through Thursday, June 12, 2025, ICSE-10 will feature a simultaneous Industry Exhibition. The exhibition will be located in the Aspen Rooms next to the Glenn Miller Ballroom at the main conference venue.

    Exhibitors may register at rates according to their choice of two different booth sizes offered:

    • Large booths are 20 x 10 ft2 and include two registration waivers at $5,000.
    • Small booths are 10 x 10 ft2 and include one registration waiver at $2,500.

    Tables with table cloths, chairs, electric power, WiFi, and security will be provided.

    ICSE-10 organizers and attendees are grateful for a growing List of Sponsors that make this event possible.

    The organizing Committees look forward to working with our sponsors and to seeing you in Boulder, Colorado, soon.