Episode 215: Super STEM Saturday Sponsor Spotlight – ASML

Episode 215: Super STEM Saturday Sponsor Spotlight – ASML

Author: The Classical Academies March 6, 2026 Duration: 10:42
Join us for a Super STEM Saturday mini episode! ASML’s Program Manager of Society & Community Engagement, Misti Benson, joins the conversation to share how one of the world’s most influential semiconductor companies helps power modern life. Through initiatives like Super STEM Saturday, Misti and her team demystify advanced technology and open doors for students who may not yet see themselves in STEM fields. ASML is investing in the next generation and building a more diverse, inspired future workforce.ASML internship program page, US internships for students & graduates | ASML careers, and a link to the open internships in San Diego, Find your job - Careers at ASML.

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