<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item link="https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/advancing-semiconductor-innovation-for-defense-aerospace-and-space-technology.html" display="true" type="news-list"><title>AAMU Researchers Demonstrate Advanced Microelectronics Expertise to U.S. Space Command</title><summary>As the nation invests in strengthening its semiconductor supply chain and advancing next-generation defense technologies, Alabama A&amp;M University researchers are helping position the University as a leader in microelectronics innovation.</summary><date>2026-07-18T12:00:00-08:00</date><imageAltText>Dr. Zhigang Xiao and Dr. Satilmis Budak address representatives from U.S. Space Command.</imageAltText><image>/_images/spacecommandlrzandbedit.jpg</image><name>Advancing Semiconductor Innovation for Defense, Aerospace and Space Technology</name><first>Advancing</first><last>Semiconductor Innovation for Defense, Aerospace and Space Technology</last><url>https://www.aamu.edu/about/inside-aamu/news/advancing-semiconductor-innovation-for-defense-aerospace-and-space-technology.html</url><tags/></item>