They may be small, but microelectronic devices are the heavy lifters for modern technology. These devices, like the microchips in computers and cell phones, process complex information and can fit into small, portable gadgets. With increasingly smaller transistors, computers that once occupied an entire room in a building now fit on a laptop or even in a smart watch. From tracking the spread of diseases to powering our homes, microelectronics play a crucial role in shaping our future. Learn how