MOSCOW, JUNE 7, NOYAN TAPAN. The ceremony of granting master's degrees and certificates to the first 20 graduates of the joint educational program of Synopsys company, a world leader in electronic design automation, and the Moscow State Institute of Electronic Technology (MSIEC) was held on June 5. According to information reported from Moscow by PR officer of Synopsys Armenia CJSC - Armenian subsidiary of Synopsys, Vice President of Strategic Market Development at Synosys, CEO of Synopsys Armenia Rich Goldman and the Rector of MSIET Yuri Chaplygin handed graduation certificates to the graduates. The sides started cooperating in 2006 when with the assistance of Synopsys, MSIET developed a master's program in microelectronics with the use of instruments and educational programs of the company. Classes are conducted in Synopsys-MSIET educational center. MSIET received 20 licensed packages of Synopsys' electronic design automation software. The teaching staff includes leading experts of Synopsys and MSIET lecturers. "The program marks the beginning of development of the integral chip design in Russia. We together with our partner are proud of the first 20 graduates," Rich Goldman said. He added that these graduates will help Russia pave the way for further development of technologies. "Our institute offers a wide range of programs to prepare specialists in information technologies and electronics. The graduation of the first group of Masters of Synopsys' educational program at MSIET is the result of joint efforts of the international group, thanks to which each participant has gained much experience. I am sure that our educational activity is important not only for development of high-tech industry in Russia but also for strengthening the partnership and relations of our countries," Y. Chaplygin said.

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