De La Salle University–Dasmariñas (DLSU-D), through its College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT), has strengthened its engineering education program through a partnership with Microchip Technology Inc., via its local subsidiary MTI Advanced Test Development Corporation.
Microchip officially turned over next-generation instructional hardware to CEAT, equipping students with industry-standard tools used in semiconductor testing, aerospace applications, and embedded vision systems.
The donation includes early-access wireless kits, development boards, mini-Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) boards, and MIPI DSI round touch display modules. These resources will provide students with hands-on learning opportunities using advanced technologies aligned with current industry practices.
The partnership was spearheaded by Dr. Ma. Nathalie Pineda, Dean of CEAT, who worked closely with Microchip representatives to ensure the donated equipment supports the University's academic and industry-readiness goals.
In addition to the hardware donation, Microchip will provide a series of free faculty training sessions to equip educators with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively integrate the technologies into classroom and laboratory instruction.
"This collaboration is a big win for our students," said Dr. Pineda. "By integrating Microchip's early-access technologies directly into our laboratories, we are ensuring our engineering graduates are day-one ready for the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing industries."
The newly acquired hardware and faculty training program will be integrated into CEAT's upgraded engineering and technology curriculum beginning next academic year, further strengthening DLSU-D's commitment to producing industry-ready engineering graduates.
