Georgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering

ECE Rush is TODAY! ECE Rush invites all students — especially first-years, transfers, and the undecided engineering majors — to explore research opportunities, connect with ECE student groups, faculty, staff, and enjoy complimentary food!

Join us today, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Klaus atrium.

As nearly 70,000 people converge on downtown Atlanta for Dragon Con over Labor Day weekend, they’ll feel the impact of a handful of ECE faculty.

Aaron Lanterman and Sean Wilson will participate talks and panels over the four-day convention, while Larry Heck is on the trumpet with the Atlanta Swing Orchestra, providing the musical backdrop for the Friday night festivities.

It's not too late to change your plans for the weekend! Click the link to lear more about the ECE-involved programming https://lnkd.in/eqVDd4R7

With the fall semester now in full swing, returning ECE students are sharing insightful tips and advice to help first-year students navigate the complexities of both the classroom and campus life.
Hint: it's not always what you know, it's who you know!

Read More: https://bit.ly/3Te4Yur

Let the fun begin! Happy first day of classes to all Yellow Jackets! 🐝

Last Friday, ECE celebrated the arrival of our newest students with a fun-filled Lawn Party during the Week of Welcome!

It's going to be a great year in ECE! We are welcoming over 650 undergraduates, graduates, and transfer students this semester and can't wait to see what's in store!

Embracing AI is the best way to unlock its potential.

More from ECE Chair Arijit Raychowdhury in Fortune:

Georgia Tech professor: Banning AI from school is a mistake AI is the next technology that every student needs to know a bit about to navigate our modern times.

Congrats Nic Fink (MS ECE 2022) on taking home silver in the 100M breaststroke! What a race!

More on Nic completing his master’s degree in 2022: https://b.gatech.edu/4dji2GD

A look at all nine Georgia Institute of Technology Yellow Jackets competing in the Paris Olympics: https://b.gatech.edu/4foVOF2

Full-time engineer Nic Fink relishes the first Olympic medal of his late-blooming career For Nic Fink, this was a long time coming. Which only made it sweeter.

Our very own ECE Chair Arijit Raychowdhury joined host Noah Kravitz to discuss how the Georgia Tech AI Makerspace, created in partnership with NVIDIA, is shaping the future of AI education and preparing the next generation of AI professionals through unprecedented access to supercomputing resources, hands-on experiences, and more.

The best part? Our AI integration into courses is only just beginning. Don't miss this insightful discussion — tune in to NVIDIA’s AI Podcast.

🔊 https://blogs.nvidia.com/ai-podcast/

Announcing the Georgia Tech Alumni Association 2024 Class of 40 Under 40! Six ECE graduates, representing 15% of the total, were recognized for their diverse backgrounds in entrepreneurship, research, academia, and beyond. These alumni are not just leading now; they are poised to drive innovation and make lasting contributions well into the future.

Read about all the alums in this year's class: gtalumni.org/40under40

Congratulations to Professor Maryam Saeedifard on her appointment as a Ken Byers Professor in ECE. 🎉

Since joining ECE in 2014, Professor Saeedifard has made significant strides in power electronics and modular energy conversion systems. With numerous awards and prestigious funding acknowledging her prolific research and mentoring efforts, she is an outstanding recipient of this professorship.

🔗 https://b.gatech.edu/3W7uEcQ

Summer gives us an opportunity to reflect on the successes of this past academic year and fiscal year. In the 2023-2024 year, ECE made incredible strides in AI education, faculty achievements, and industry collaboration.

We're excited to share a special message from ECE Chair Arijit Raychowdhury, highlighting our accomplishments and showcasing how ECE is shaping the future of technology as we approach the upcoming fall semester. Let’s look back to go forward.

🔗 https://b.gatech.edu/3xWJgnq

With pride month coming to a close, Georgia Tech Ph.D. student, Mingxuan Yao, hopes year-round commitment to inclusion transcends monthly celebrations. He shares his reflection on what Pride Month means for him and his community and how ongoing efforts are needed to genuinely support and integrate the LGBTQIA+ community. Read More https://bit.ly/3XCeVF6

ECE has been ranked among the top in the nation in the new U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Programs rankings! Electrical Engineering is No. 4, and second among public universities. Computer Engineering is tied for No. 6, ranking third among public universities. https://b.gatech.edu/3zazK0a

We recognize diversity as an essential contributing factor to innovative technologies that are inclusive and beneficial for all — and what better time to shine a spotlight on this belief, than Juneteenth?

Take a moment to explore just a few incredible contributions of ECE’s Black students, faculty, alumni and staff https://bit.ly/3Rz4UES

ECE is part of one the best graduate engineering programs in the country!

New rankings moved the College of Engineering up to No. 4 in the nation among graduate programs and second for public universities.

Celebrating all the amazing works Yellow Jacket do to and every day! 🐝

See the full list of schools and more details 🔗 bit.ly/3xbbcDO

ECE is excited to announce that Professor Mark Davenport has been named associate chair for graduate affairs!

With our graduate program consistently ranked among the nation's best, Professor Davenport's appointment reinforces our commitment to sustained excellence.

🔗 https://b.gatech.edu/4bL0cfl

Delighted to share in news of the release of "ENERGY 2040: Aligning Innovation, Economics and Decarbonization" by Deepakraj Divan and Suresh Sharma!

In the book, Deepak and Suresh trace the historical roots of the current energy landscape, highlighting missed opportunities and gaps in understanding, and emphasizing the energy transition as a paradigm shift to offer insights into how to navigate it effectively.

Read the Q&A with the authors here: https://b.gatech.edu/3WfdmMr.

Shattering ceilings and fostering unity 🌟 Jennifer Wolfe's commitment to inclusivity in engineering has earned her the prestigious Helen Grenga Award at Georgia Tech.

Here’s to making spaces more welcoming and diverse, one step at a time! Check out her story: https://b.gatech.edu/4b9yVTq 🚀🎓

From the halls of Van Leer to a wedding aisle in Atlanta 💍: ECE celebrates Irfan and Fabia's love and academic journey. These two ECE Ph.D. students attended the same university in Bangladesh without ever knowing each other and found love and a future together far from home. Three years later, they waited to walk into the next chapter side by side crossing the stage at their May 2 commencement! Check out their inspiring story of how love can find us in the most unexpected places!

Read More: https://b.gatech.edu/44uNlLc

Ronald Yancey, who earned his B.S.E.E. in '65 and holds the distinction of being the first Black student to graduate from Georgia Tech, proudly presented his granddaughter, Deanna Yancey, with her M.S.E.E. degree this past weekend. Check out inspiring story from Atlanta News First. 👇

Georgia Tech’s first Black graduate hands granddaughter her diploma 59 years later Ronald Yancey became the school’s first Black graduate in 1965.

🎓✨ Celebrating the Class of 2024! ECE is spotlighting some of the remarkable achievements of our spring graduates! These talented students have not only excelled academically, but have also enriched our community with their dynamic involvement.

Swipe to see the future leaders in engineering as we applaud their hard work and wish them a bright future ahead. Congratulations, grads! 🚀🎉

Read More: b.gatech.edu/3JLAn2f

Flashback Friday to an extraordinary adventure! 🌕✨ Four Georgia Tech ECE engineers embarked on a two-day expedition during the April 2024 solar eclipse, deploying cutting-edge tech across Texas to unlock secrets of the Earth's ionosphere. 🚀🔬"

🔥 Breaking the heat barrier! 🌡️ ECE's Associate Professor Azadeh Ansari and her team are on a blazing trail with a DARPA-funded project to develop the world's most resilient sensor. Their goal? Crafting pressure sensors that remain highly accurate even above 800°C (1472°F). This isn't just science; it's the future of technology in extreme conditions! 🔍

Congratulations to the team!

From organizing committees to presenting research, Georgia Tech stood out at this year’s IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference.

to incredible moments at the 2024 Roger P. Webb Awards! 🌟 We celebrated the remarkable achievements of our students, faculty, and staff at ECE, setting new standards of excellence. Here's to many more! 🏆🎓

🌟 Shining bright at the Spring Senior Capstone Design Expo! Our ECE teams took home top honors, showcasing cutting-edge projects that blend technology and creativity to solve real-world problems. 🏆🎓

Excited to announce the ECE Distinguished Lecture featuring Bill Dally, Chief Scientist & SVP of Research at !

📅April 10, 2024 ⏰11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 📍Clary Theater, Bill Moore Student Success Center.

Yesterday was National Agriculture Day! From translating chicken clucks to protecting crops, ECE is on the cutting edge of smart agriculture innovation and moving the industry into the future. Learn about some of the smart agriculture projects happening in ECE: https://b.gatech.edu/4cm0sSE

It’s Georgia Tech Giving Day! 33% of the Tech experience is made possible by donors. Will you join us in creating the next generation of world leaders? bit.ly/3wsUoY0

Georgia Tech Giving Day is about finding what matters most to you and helping ensure our continued success for years to come. Our alumni are asking you to get involved with challenges that increase the impact of your gift. Make a difference today: bit.ly/3wsUoY0

🌟 Happy International Women's History Day! Today we're spotlighting some of the trailblazing women of Georgia Tech's School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. From innovative students to dedicated staff and pioneering faculty, these remarkable individuals are shaping the future of engineering.

💡🎓 Swipe through to meet the inspiring women of ECE! Tag an ECE woman you want to celebrate below!

🌟 On International Women's Day we recognize the invaluable contributions of women across the world, including those in the ECE community. Take a minute to explore the Empowering Women in ECE microsite; a dedicated platform to showcase female faculty, staff, students, and alums.