MONDAY, June 10, 2002 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Room: 288    WORKSHOP    Introduction to Chips and EDA for a General Audience    Organizers: Karen Bartleson      nThis workshop provides: nA explanation for the layman of how chips are made nA portrayal of chip design using Electronic Design Automation nAn opportunity to see and touch the parts that make up chips and electronic products nA non-threatening, fun event with a basic, working knowledge to take away nAn understanding of why the EDA industry can be a good financial investment nThis workshop is for: nNon-engineering staff from technology companies nAnalysts and media people unfamiliar with EDA and semiconductor industries nEducators and students who are curious about chip technology Tutorial Objectives: nProvide knowledge and understanding of EDA and semiconductors to non-technical people nPresent information in a non-threatening, fun environment nUse hands-on parts (wafers, chips, masks…) for enhanced experience nEncourage people to join the EDA industry nPromote the EDA industry as a good financial investment nEntice audience to learn more nAddress ongoing requests to help non-technical people in our industry understand what we do!    Speaker(s): Karen Bartleson - Synopsys, Inc., Mountain View, CA