SYNOPSYS, MIET PROLONG COOPERATION AGREEMENT

/PanARMENIAN.Net/
08.06.2009 16:56 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Moscow Institute of Electronic Technology (MIET)
and Synopsys have prolonged the agreement on master’s educational
program envisaging training of specialists for development of
integrated circuits.

On October 6, 2006 Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS), a world leader in
semiconductor design software, announced the signing of a Cooperation
Agreement establishing a joint educational program at MIET. With
Synopsys’ assistance, MIET established a modern Masters program
providing advanced education in microelectronics, based on the Synopsys
tool suite and curriculum. MIET also received 20 software licenses for
Synopsys’ comprehensive, industry-leading electronic design automation
(EDA) University Tools Package.

Under the program, Synopsys was providing financial support for
establishing educational courses, a new computer laboratory in MIET’s
educational center, curriculum by Synopsys Armenia Educational
Department, Foundry Technology Kit, training of MIET professors,
teaching to MIET students, supervision of Master theses, and technical
support. Two groups of 20 students studied in the Master’s program.

Electronic design automation leader Synopsys entered Armenia under
the RA Government’s proclamation to make information technologies a
high-priority field in Armenia. Since the establishment of Synopsys
Armenia CJSC in 2004, Synopsys’ activities in Armenia have become
well-known. A key activity for the company is assisting in the
development of educational programs in Armenia in cooperation
with State Engineering University of Armenia (SEUA), Yerevan State
University (YSU) and American University of Armenia (AUA).