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Dennis Sylvester named Peter and Evelyn Fuss Chair...

Sylvester is an internationally recognized leader in the area of ultra-low power integrated circuit design, entrepreneur, distinguished educator, and leader.

Welcome to our new faculty

ECE's five new faculty members bring expertise in the areas of computer vision, cyber-physical systems, machine learning and AI, energy storage, HCI, and personalized medical devices.

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CSE team brings history to life for local middle schoolers

CSE researchers led by Prof. Xu Wang collaborated with local school A2 STEAM to digitize a game exploring Silk Road history for 7th graders.

Pinaki Mazumder co-authors new book: Memristive Computing

The book explores the application of memristive computing to cryptography, signal processing, collective behavior, and more.

Michigan hosts 7th annual Learning for Dynamics & Control Conference

The conference attracted 300 people from around the world to discuss the latest cross-disciplinary approaches in this new scientific area.

University of Michigan faculty lead organization of AAMAS 2025 in Detroit

The conference brought together global leaders in AI research for a week of innovation and collaboration.

Advancing microelectronics and integrating sensor technologies

NAE profile of Prof. Kensall D. Wise

Advances in organic electronics and optoelectronics

NAE profile of Prof. Stephen R. Forrest

First four occupants move into Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building

Staff from the CSE undergraduate advising office bring life to new space.

CSE celebrates grad student achievements at 2025 recognition reception

The event included the presentations of the CSE Service Awards and of the CSE HACKS Spirit Award.

Yara El-Tawil receives 2025 CSE HACKS Spirit Award

Through her accomplishments, Yara embodies the values that are central to what CSE is as a community.

CSE’s first undergraduate research symposium showcases outstanding work

Nearly forty students presented posters on their research projects.

AI for Science course bridges disciplines

A new course at U-M teaches students to integrate AI with scientific methods across various fields.

Electrical and Computer Engineering curriculum prepares students to join the AI revolution

Internet pioneer Vinton G. Cerf visits the University of Michigan

Cerf, a Turing Award winner and one of the fathers of the internet, gave a lecture on the societal impact of our increasingly digital lives.

New course provides research experience for undergraduate students

The Machine Learning Research Experience provides students with valuable exposure to the research process.

Dennis Sylvester named Peter and Evelyn Fuss Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Michigan

Sylvester is an internationally recognized leader in the area of ultra-low power integrated circuit design, entrepreneur, distinguished educator, and leader.

Q&A with Dennis Sylvester: New Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Michigan

University of Michigan’s incoming chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering talks about goals, challenges, and what’s special about ECE.

Shaping the future of AI: A Q&A with Rada Mihalcea

The director of the AI Lab at the University of Michigan discusses the lab’s rich history and its ambitious future.

Krisztián Flautner named U-M Innovation Champion

He will serve as a resource for other researchers, connecting them with businesses and entrepreneurial opportunities to amplify the impact of their work.

A Q&A with new faculty member Vladimir Dvorkin

Dvorkin is an assistant professor specializing in power systems engineering, economics and computation.

Six CSE staff recognized by College of Engineering for their outstanding contributions

Diane Crang, Amanda Feaganes, Li Harper, Yili Lin, Chris Puzzuoli, and Josh Zucal have been recognized by the College of Engineering for consistently demonstrating the College’s mission, vision, and values in their work.

Theory on the rise

The Theory Lab at Michigan is quickly emerging as a national powerhouse in theoretical computer science.

Making models that adapt: PhD student Christopher Clarke on personalized AI and his Guyanese roots

Recent University of Michigan PhD grad Christopher Clarke is on a mission to make AI models that are personalized and impactful, while also fostering tech growth in his native Guyana.

Staff recognized with 2025 CSE Excellence ++ Award

These individuals embody the professionalism and insight that enable the efficient operation of one of the largest units at the College of Engineering.

Computing across disciplines

The PCAS program at U-M is ushering in a new era in interdisciplinary education by providing a hands-on computing curriculum for students in the humanities and sciences.

Thatchaphol Saranurak named Morris Wellman Professor

Saranurak’s research focuses on making computer algorithms faster, more efficient, and more robust, as well as solving complex problems using continuous optimization techniques.

Students visit two local semiconductor companies in the Fall ECE Expeditions

Local semiconductor companies, one established and one an ECE alumni startup, gave students an insider's perspective on life working in these companies.

CSE Graduate Honors Competition showcases exceptional research by PhD students

The annual competition features research presentations by a selection of outstanding PhD students in CSE.

University of Michigan hosts cryptography legend Whitfield Diffie

Diffie, an ACM Turing Award winner and cryptography trailblazer, gave a lecture about the triumphs, perils, and potential of modern cryptography.

Michigan AI Symposium showcases cutting-edge advances in embodied AI

The event brought together over 300 AI experts for a day of networking and discussions around this evolving field.

Electric vehicle lessons cruise into Michigan classrooms

New curriculum in U-M professor’s digital education platform introduces K-8 students throughout Michigan to jobs in one of the state’s emerging industries.

Welcome to our new faculty (2024-2025)

ECE's five new faculty members bring expertise in the areas of computer vision, cyber-physical systems, machine learning and AI, energy storage, HCI, and personalized medical devices.

Get to know: Lin Ma

Ma specializes in the application of the latest machine learning strategies to streamline database management systems.

CSE welcomes new faculty of 2024-25

Meet the new arrivals.

New textbook teaches students about matrix methods and their real world applications

Linear Algebra for Data Science, Machine Learning, and Signal Processing, written by ECE Professors Jeffrey Fessler and Raj Nadakuditi, provides an accessible and interactive guide to matrix methods.

Students recognized for accomplishments at first CSE SURE mini-symposium

Students in the SURE program presented and discussed their research, and gained insight and advice from CSE leadership.

A salute to the late Bob Beyster: scientist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and advocate for employee ownership

Beyster, whose gift to the College of Engineering led to the naming of the Beyster Building, would have been 100 years old on July 26.

Michigan Plasma prize honors University of Illinois professor

U-Michigan Institute for Plasma Science and Engineering celebrates David Ruzic's advances in plasma-aided semiconductor manufacturing and fusion.

Spencer BeMent (1937-2024): In Memoriam

Prof. BeMent is remembered for his research contributions, his commitment to the EECS community, and his generous spirit.

EECS commemorates Juneteenth with event celebrating excellence and diversity in tech

Over 200 community members came together for the department’s 5th annual Juneteenth celebration, featuring musical performances, presentations by students, talks by distinguished alumni, and local Black-owned food trucks.

Atul Prakash named chair of Computer Science and Engineering

Prakash is an expert in the security and privacy of computer systems.

The legacy of Lynn Conway, chip design pioneer and transgender rights advocate

Conway, professor emerita of electrical engineering and computer science, has died.

Prof. Benjamin Kuipers, known for his AI research on common sense knowledge, retires

In pursuit of a mathematics for investigating the mind, he has brought us important insights into how AI agents can learn about the world from their own experience, and how ethics relates to AI.

Get to know: Elizabeth Bondi-Kelly

Her work breaks new ground in the application of artificial intelligence for social impact.

CSE announces 2024 faculty promotions

Four faculty have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to research, education, and service in and beyond the CSE community.

David Chesney, champion of computing for the greater good, retires

Context matters, and Chesney has demonstrated this for us.

Explore CS Research program highlights student research in annual showcase

The yearlong program, designed to introduce students to the research process, closed with a panel discussion and poster session featuring participants’ projects.

QuantUM*Lot to provide additional parking capacity on University of Michigan North Campus

A quantum parking lot will be completed this summer in front of the new Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building.

Remembering Michigan alum, computer industry pioneer, and benefactor Richard H. Orenstein

Orenstein, who endowed the Division Chair of Computer Science and Engineering at Michigan, died at the age of 82.

Three staff recognized with 2024 CSE Excellence ++ Award

These individuals provide the professionalism and insight that enable the efficient operation of one of the largest units at the College of Engineering.

Semyon Meerkov retires, and continues his work on Production Systems Engineering

Prof. Meerkov’s interest in control and manufacturing led to a new field of Production Systems Engineering.

Don Winsor: Leading IT support in EECS

Dr. Don Winsor leads the EECS Department's Departmental Computing Organization (DCO) with joy and grace.

2024 EECS Outstanding Achievement Awards

The EECS Department has honored four faculty for their sustained excellence in instruction and curricular development, distinguished participation in service activities, or for their significant achievements in scholarly research.

Get to know: Gokul Ravi

His research takes on topics at the cutting edge of quantum computing, from quantum algorithms to quantum-classical systems.

Janice M. Jenkins (1932-2023): In Memoriam

Janice Jenkins, the first female faculty member in EECS, was a trailblazer who left a distinguished legacy.

Six CSE staff recognized by College of Engineering for their outstanding contributions

Shannon Escobar, Karen Liska, Jamie Goldsmith, Sarah Snay, Gray Strain, and Punam Vyas have been recognized by the College of Engineering for consistently demonstrating the College’s mission, vision, and values in their work.

Six U-M programming teams compete in ICPC regionals; team Victors advances to North American Championship

Student programmers from Michigan are competing in the International Collegiate Programming Contest, the world’s most prestigious programming competition.

2023 CSE Honors Competition highlights outstanding research by grad students

The competition recognizes PhD students in CSE for their excellent research contributions.

Fan Lai awarded Kuck Dissertation Prize for thesis on minimalist systems for machine learning

The annual award recognizes the most impactful dissertations by PhD researchers in CSE.

Family Fun Night celebrates the wonders of ECE research, community

The event featured interactive research stations, student team demos, and carnival attractions, including the chance to dunk a professor.

Experts convene for sixth Michigan AI Symposium on responsible AI

The event brought together more than 250 AI experts for presentations, conversations, and networking surrounding responsible AI.

U-M hosts 2023 Midwest Programming Languages Summit

The Summit brought together researchers interested in programming languages and compilers from across the region to exchange ideas and promote collaboration.

Greg Bodwin named Morris Wellman Professor

Bodwin’s research centers around graph theory, combinatorics, and theoretical computer science.

Ian Hiskens paraglides into retirement

Hiskens is a renowned expert in power system dynamics, who made significant contributions to integrating renewable energy sources into the grid during his 15 years at Michigan.

Senate testimony: AI risks to the financial sector

U-M professor of computer science and engineering identifies new concerns that recent AI advances pose for financial markets.

Congrats to CSE alums who have accepted faculty positions

Congrats to these new faculty!

African research exchange program celebrates fifth annual cohort

Twelve undergraduate students from Ethiopia have completed the AURA program, a summer-long research exchange across engineering disciplines at University of Michigan.

CSE welcomes new faculty to campus for the 23/24 academic year

Meet the new arrivals.

Workers find enjoyment on north campus during break

We all need a break now and then.

CSE announces 2023 faculty promotions

The Division commends these individuals for their contributions to research, education, and the CSE community.

Aline Eid seeks to better perceive the world using a 5G Wireless Power Grid

Prof. Eid is looking to design the future of smart cities and infrastructures using ultra-low power wireless sensing and communications technologies.

Prof. Trevor Mudge retires after 46 years in computer architecture

He worked in a wide variety of computer related topics, but his focus was on computer architecture – the design of computers. In particular, he helped to frame the discussion about and develop the technology for ultra-low-power computing.

7th Summer School on Computational Interaction brings together human-computer interaction scholars from around the world

The University of Michigan hosted the seventh annual installment of the summer school, supporting the next generation of HCI researchers through applied skills training and lectures from thought leaders.

EECS community comes together to commemorate Juneteenth

The department’s annual Juneteenth celebration featured remarks from community leaders and emphasized the importance of diversity in STEM.

RENEW CS bridges persistent gender gap in computer science

National research finds that less than a quarter of CS grads are women; CSE’s RENEW CS program is taking steps toward addressing this disparity.

Three CSE faculty named teaching professors

These career teaching faculty are recognized for their expertise and excellence in advancing experiential learning at Michigan.

Get to know: Ryan Huang

His research tackles the many tricky problems and failures that emerge in complex, distributed systems.

Andrew DeOrio named first Associate Chair for Undergraduate Affairs in CSE

His primary goals will be to improve the student experience and to better connect students to support and resources.

Prof. John P. Hayes retires after half a century in computer architecture

Always curious about technology, he has made significant contributions to test and fault tolerant computing, while also exploring the potential of novel architectures.

CSE announces updated National Advisory Board

New and continuing board members have been tapped to advise CSE on current academic and societal issues related to computing.

Drilling for geo-exchange system that will heat and cool Leinweber CSI Building near complete

The first to heat/cool a large-scale building at the university, the system is an important step in advancing toward U-M’s carbon neutrality goals.

Sarah Jabbour selected for CSE HACKS Spirit Award

Through her contributions, Sarah embodies the values that are central to who CSE is as a community.

Five CSE graduate students recognized for improving diversity, equity, and inclusion at CSE

The award recognizes students who make significant contributions toward increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the division.

CSE graduate students celebrated at recognition reception

The CSE HACKS Spirit Award and DEI Service Awards were presented at the event, in addition to recognizing the contributions of the graduate community as a whole.

Explore CS Research year-long effort concludes with poster session

Designed to engage students in research, this year’s program has included workshops, panel sessions, and – of course – research!

Remembering Dragomir Radev, former colleague and faculty member

During his 17 years on the faculty at Michigan, Drago led research into NLP and touched many through his outreach and mentorship activities.

2023 EECS Outstanding Achievement Awards

Mahdi Cheraghchi receives Vulcans Education Excellence Award

He is recognized for his work in course development, his engaging and inclusive instruction, and his compassion as an educator and mentor.

Sindhu Kutty receives Jon R. and Beverly S. Holt Award for Excellence in Teaching

Her aim has been to combine the personal attention afforded to students at small liberal arts colleges with the resource-rich experience that a leading research university provides.

Five EECS faculty receive Ted Kennedy Family Faculty Team Excellence Award

These faculty each contributed toward a successful center that developed specialized hardware “building blocks” for a range of applications.

Joyce Chai appointed associate director of Michigan Institute for Data Science

Chai will greatly enhance MIDAS’ effort to support AI researchers and AI-enabled research across many fields at the university.

Diversity and inclusiveness are an essential part of the pursuit of AI at CSE

The Michigan AI Lab is focused on building a community of diverse viewpoints in an effort to reduce the bias we see in the exploding world of artificial intelligence.

U-M hosts Eric Horvitz for Obert C. Tanner Lecture on Artificial Intelligence and Human Values

Microsoft Chief Scientific Officer Eric Horvitz’ lecture was hosted in partnership with Michigan Engineering. U-M is one of nine institutions worldwide that hosts an annual Tanner Lecture on Human Values.

2022 CSE Graduate Student Honors Competition highlights outstanding research

The competition recognizes top research done by PhD students at CSE.

U-M, Schmidt Futures to partner on new AI research program

$10M will fund training for 60 postdoctoral fellows as part of international cohort.

The Key to Superior Teaching Performance in Engineering

Get tips that will help you improve your teaching and connection with engineering students - from renowned educator Fawwaz Ulaby

CSE group hosts scholar Ugochi Adaku Okengwu through African Presidential Fellowship Program

The University of Port Harcourt senior lecturer conducts research in natural language processing to better understand public sentiment regarding climate change.

$100,000 gift endows teaching faculty support fund inspired by David Chesney's socially conscious initiatives

The gift from the Daniel E. Offutt III Charitable Trust will provide teaching faculty with discretionary funding to enhance CSE's educational mission.

U-M celebrates Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building construction

Housing Computer Science and Engineering together with the School of Information will drive advances in information and computing through a convergence of disciplines.

New free textbook: Foundations of Applied Electromagnetics

Kamal Sarabandi's new textbook is ideal for first-year graduate students wanting a solid foundation in electromagnetic theory.

Six new projects funded by LG AI Research

The projects are a part of LG’s mission to advance AI such as Deep Reinforcement Learning, 3D Scene Understanding, and Reasoning with a Large-scale Language Model and Bias & Fairness related to AI ethics.

Four papers by U-M researchers recognized in IEEE Micro Top Picks issue

A paper authored by researchers including two CSE faculty has been recognized as one of IEEE Micro’s Top Picks, with three more papers including CSE authors chosen as honorable mentions.

Track progress of Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building as it is built

Watch construction through webcams, read progress reports.

U-M spin-off Agita Labs releases always encrypted computing product

TrustForge, based on U-M research spearheaded by Austin and Bertacco, provides users with the ability to protect data using a process called sequestered encryption

Prof. John Laird retires after a 36-year career in artificial intelligence at Michigan

He is the architect of Soar, one of AI’s most enduring general cognitive architectures.

Natural Language Processing at Michigan Research Day

The meetup was intended to foster connections between researchers across campus with an interest in the development and application of NLP.

ADA Center holds 2022 symposium

The center’s goal is to streamline and democratize the design and manufacturing of next-generation computing systems.

Two computer scientists give commencement addresses at Michigan

Maria Klawe, President of Harvey Mudd College, and Martha Pollack, President of Cornell University, gave addresses at Rackham School, College of Engineering.

Douglas Teeter (1964 - 2022): In Memoriam

Dr. Doug Teeter (PHD EE 1988 1992) is remembered by his doctoral advisors at Michigan as an outstanding researcher, friend, and family man.

Quantum mentoring for the greater good

Doctoral student Mohammad Aamir Sohail mentored an international team looking for a quantum solution to optimize mobile medical services

Three staff recognized with 2022 CSE Excellence ++ Award

These individuals provide the professionalism and insight that enable the efficient operation of one of the largest units at the College of Engineering.

Teaching Machine Learning in ECE

With new courses at the UG and graduate level, ECE is delivering state-of-the-art instruction in machine learning for students in ECE, and across the University

U-M Programming Teams Compete Regionally; Team Victors Advances to North American Championship

“Interest has been huge” – This year saw the largest number of teams from U-M in the competition.

LG AI Research opens North American Artificial Intelligence Research Center in Ann Arbor with strong ties to U-M

The LG AI Research Center, and its partnership with U-M, represents a commitment by LG to become a leader in developing advanced AI technologies.

New textbook provides streamlined guide for undergrads studying Signals and Systems

The textbook, authored by Prof. Stéphane Lafortune, covers the main material students need to know for continuous-time signals and systems with a focus on linear time-invariant systems and their response to different classes of input signals.

ECE alum Dave Babicz pioneered the lab kits that became a staple for at-home engineering courses

The lab kits used in our Analog Circuits course during the pandemic were created by Babicz, Director of Engineering at Analog Devices Inc., and fellow colleagues back in 2015 for the purpose of improving equity in engineering education.

High School students discover “The Joy of Coding” in new ECE online course

In a new online course designed to improve access to engineering education for all, students learn how coding powers apps such as Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, and Siri.

2022 EECS Outstanding Achievement Awards

Daniel Atkins receives Edward Law Emeritus Outstanding Service Award

Atkins’ achievements have been many as he has worked to digitally transform the College of Engineering and the University. As an emeritus, he has continued to advise leaders and promote Michigan.

Anthony Grbic receives David E. Liddle Research Excellence Award

Grbic is a world leader in the development of metamaterials and metasurfaces, and his pioneering work has led to ultra-thin electromagnetic devices with revolutionary capabilities.

Stephen Forrest receives H. Scott Fogler Award for Professional Leadership and Service

Forrest’s remarkable impact as a leader complements his profound impact as an engineer working for a carbon-neutral future.

Robert Dick receives Monroe-Brown Foundation Education Excellence Award

Dick has provided outstanding contributions to undergraduate and graduate education in the area of embedded systems.

Cindy Finelli receives Trudy Huebner Service Excellence Award

Finelli has provided leadership and vision in the area of engineering education for over 20 years and was responsible for establishing and building the Engineering Education Research graduate program.

African research engagement program expands, resumes in-person format

Founded in 2019, the African Undergraduate Research Adventure Program is growing to impact the lives of more young engineers.

Four CSE Staff recognized for their outstanding contributions

Four CSE staff have been recognized by the College of Engineering for consistently demonstrating the College’s mission, vision, and values in their work.

Six ECE staff recognized for their outstanding contributions

Six ECE staff have been recognized by the College of Engineering for their creativity, innovation, and daring approaches to their work.

Gift from Daniel E. Offutt III Charitable Trust supports construction of new building, lecturers in CSE

In recognition of this gift, the maker’s space on the first floor of the new building will be named the Richard Orenstein and Daniel Offutt Maker’s Laboratory.

Remembering Bruce Arden: U-M faculty member and past chair of Computer and Communication Sciences department

Arden's goal was to make computing and programming more accessible to nonspecialists.

U-M founds first robotics department among top 10 engineering schools

The new department will meet demand from industry and students—and define the emerging discipline

Computer science and information building construction plans approved by Regents

The new building will enhance collaboration and provide much-needed space to meet the increasing demand for computer science and information graduates.

Four grad students chosen for Service Awards in Climate, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at CSE

The award recognizes students who make significant contributions toward increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the division.

Introduction to Discrete Events Systems: Third Edition

Leinweber Foundation gives $25 million to build U-M Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building

The new addition to the Bob and Betty Beyster Building will bring Computer Science and Engineering together with the School of Information.

Khalil Najafi receives Robert M. Janowiak Outstanding Leadership and Service Award

Najafi received this award for his service while a member of the ECE Department Heads Association

The artistry of mathematical models

Artist and professor Jessica Wynne features Prof. Laura Balzano’s blackboard in a photography series that captures the abstract beauty of problem solving.

Anthony England, former NASA astronaut, professor, and dean, retires

England has dedicated more than two decades of his distinguished career helping students reach for the stars to understand more about Earth and other planets.

Educating a quantum workforce with QuSTEAM while opening doors to a broad and diverse range of students

Michigan is part of a multi-institution effort to create new flexible courses for undergraduate students interested in being part of the second quantum revolution

Fawwaz Ulaby retires after nearly four decades of championing students and excelling at research and leadership

Students say Ulaby, a member of the National Academy of Engineering and recipient of the Edison Medal, is one of the best professors – and people – they’ve ever known.

CSE welcomes new faculty for academic year 2021/22

Meet the new arrivals.

Most powerful laser in the U.S. to begin operations soon, supported by $18.5M from the NSF

With first light anticipated in 2022, the NSF will provide five years of operations funding, ramping up as the ZEUS user facility progresses to full capacity.

New monograph in network information theory

The authors discuss a theoretical approach to the design of efficient information networks

ECE’s Culture Club brings the (virtual) community together

Each event is led by an ECE student, staff, or faculty member and showcases the different traditions, languages, food, crafts, history, etc., of their home country or region.

Awards for outstanding Graduate Student Instructors and Instructional Aides of 2020/21

These awards honor the outstanding student teachers who are critical to CSE’s mission to provide top level education and instruction.

Programming team to train, compete in national competition

With a second chance, the Victors will compete against teams from across North America.

Nikhil Bansal to join CSE as Patrick C. Fischer Professor of Theoretical Computer Science

Bansal is a leading researcher in the design and analysis of algorithms.

Embracing Risk: Cyber insurance as an incentive mechanism for cybersecurity

This new book by Mingyan Liu offers an engineering and strategic approach to improving cybersecurity through cyber insurance

Prof. Edmund Durfee retires after a 33-year career in artificial intelligence at Michigan

His career has been distinguished by his research, mentoring, and significant contributions to the CSE undergraduate programs.

A resilient campus

How engineers are applying their expertise for future planning.

New textbook introduces students to the field of Quantum Nanotechnology

The textbook helps prepare upper level undergraduate students and graduate students to join the quantum revolution

Kelly Cormier Selected for College of Engineering Judith A. Pitney Award

Cormier has served as CSE’s UA from the start and has helped to shape one of the most dynamic and influential units at the College of Engineering.

Dr. Pilar Herrera-Fierro, senior director of the LNF, receives 2021 COE staff excellence award

Dr. Herrera-Fierro goes out of her way to support student, faculty, and external users of the Lurie Nanofabrication Facility, and is considered a key component of its success

ECE Lab Kit team recognized by the College of Engineering with the Team Staff Excellence Award

When the pandemic shut down in-person instruction, this six-member team created and delivered individual lab kits to 1,200 students around the world so hands-on lab experience could continue.

Kristen Thornton awarded College of Engineering’s Staff Excellence Award for her unwavering dedication and exemplary service to students

PhD Coordinator Kristen Thornton continues to go above and beyond for the ECE graduate student community by creating new events, new office hours, and helping to launch a new Master’s program all during the global pandemic.

Lisa Armstrong recognized with the Judith A. Pitney Staff Service Career Award for her decades of service to the college and the department

As Unit Administrator for Electrical and Computer Engineering, Armstrong has been a driving force for many of the department’s biggest advancements, and she’s known for fostering a thriving, inclusive, collaborative, and fun environment.

ECE Undergraduate 2021 Virtual Yearbook and Virtual Graduation

The Class of 2021 Electrical and Computer Engineering undergraduate students share memories, photos, and quotes of their time here at Michigan.

ECE Graduate 2021 Virtual Yearbook and Virtual Graduation

The Class of 2021 Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate students share memories, photos, and quotes of their time here at Michigan.

Provost’s Teaching Innovation Prize for new robotics course that focuses on equitable education

An interdisciplinary team of faculty created a new introductory course in robotics that is designed for inclusivity by focusing on linear algebra instead of AP calculus, opening it up to freshman students with a broad mathematical background.

Qing Qu uses data and machine learning to optimize the world

A new faculty member at Michigan, Qu’s research has applications in imaging sciences, scientific discovery, healthcare, and more.

Three CSE staff recognized with CSE Excellence++ Award

All three of these individuals have proven themselves integral to the efficient operation of one of the largest units at the College of Engineering.

Pei Zhang solemnly swears that he’s up to some good

In a project he calls the “Marauder’s Map,” Prof. Zhang uses machine learning-based data models, physics models, and heuristic models to turn physical structures into sensing devices.

Adaptation and innovation in lab intensive engineering courses

As COVID-19 broke the way classes are traditionally taught, faculty quickly adapted and found successful solutions that could be continued post-pandemic

New online education program brings high-demand topics in technology to the world

Continuum offers courses in machine learning, linear algebra, and coding for everyone from high schoolers to engineers already established in their careers.

U-M programming teams compete in regional contest; two advance to divisional competition

Despite a delay due to COVID-19, U-M fielded four teams in the annual programming competition.

Qi Zhang selected as first recipient of David J. Kuck Dissertation Prize

His work is in the area of coordinating systems of autonomous agents that operate in uncertain, dynamic environments.

Redesigning an Electrical Engineering curriculum with a focus on systems principles and engineering design

With new courses at the freshman, sophomore, and junior levels, Michigan ECE is training tomorrow’s engineers to be leaders in a diverse workforce in service to society.

Inclusive teaching sessions underway at CSE

Over 200 student instructors and teaching assistants who teach classes in the computer science and computer engineering curricula are being trained in inclusive teaching.

2021 EECS Outstanding Achievement Awards

The EECS Department has honored five faculty for their sustained excellence in instruction and curricular development, distinguished participation in service activities, or for their significant achievements in scholarly research.

75 years of the ENIAC

The first general-purpose computer turns 75 today. One of its key contributors was Arthur Burks, who also co-founded the first program in computing at Michigan in 1957.

Lawser family scholarship supports EECS wolverines

John and Sarah Lawser created the fund to give back to U-M by empowering the next generation of EECS engineers.

‘Solving for equity’: A Michigan Robotics course flips the script on engineering ed

ASEE Prism magazine explores how linear algebra could level the playing field.

Santa Spreads Good Cheer at CSE

An online White Elephant lifts spirits and strengthens community.

Teaching signal processing during COVID-19

From adapting to remote office hours to completely redesigning exam content and format, we explore how one class, EECS 551 Matrix Methods for Signal Processing, Data Analysis, & Machine Learning, has had to reinvent itself for the times.

Students learning to lead amid threats of cyber crime that threaten national security, including the next election

"Cybersecurity for Future Leaders" (EECS 498 / PUBPOL 475) is taught from both a technical and policy perspective

Gift from Daniel E. Offutt III Charitable Trust endows CSE chair and funds targeted activities

The gift will be extremely valuable as CSE continues to progress as a computer science powerhouse.

Michael Wellman named chair of CSE

Professor Michael Wellman to be named chair of the Computer Science and Engineering division subject to Regental approval.

Eleven new faculty hired in CSE in 2020

Meet the new arrivals.

New Master of Engineering in ECE provides professional training for industry-track students

The program is highly structured and emphasizes rigorous theory combined with practical training.

Gift from EECS alumnus David J. Kuck establishes CSE Dissertation Prize

Kuck’s impacts in the area of parallel computing are an inspiration to all of us, and this award will carry real significance for its recipients.

EECS Juneteenth celebration features song, readings, and a proposal for change

In observance of the holiday that marks the end of chattel slavery, faculty, students, and alumni performed music, shared personal stories, and presented a proposal to the EECS chairs for initiatives to enhance diversity and equity and realize systemic equality in the department.

84 internships and research fellowships for the pandemic summer

When summer internships fell through, Michigan Engineering staff scrambled to make sure students would still have access to experiential learning.

ECE Stands with Black Lives Matter

Members of our community share their stories, their fears, and their hopes for a more inclusive, just future.

EECS Stands Against Racism

This message was sent to the entire EECS community on Tuesday, June 2 in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Lights in the labs – and eyes – of researchers coming back to work

‘Noncritical’ in-person research begins ramping up, with public-health protocols.

Fred Terry voted 2020 HKN Professor of the Year in ECE

Prof. Terry was teaching Introduction to Electronic Circuits when the classrooms went dark due to COVID-19.

Retooled computer science course goes all-COVID, all-online

Class seeks software solutions to COVID-19 problems.

Herbert Winful named Joseph E. and Anne P. Rowe Professor of Electrical Engineering

Winful has made fundamental contributions to nonlinear optics and the physics of tunneling, while also championing an inclusive department.

ECE Expeditions Goes “On the Town”

Pre-COVID-19, ECE Expeditions took thirteen students to the heart of the Big Apple to tour a variety of tech companies, including IBM.

Russel Lecture: Fighting climate change with organic electronics

The researcher-entrepreneur who helped bring OLED displays to the masses envisions a future of efficient lighting and next-gen solar power.

Faculty, students pay tribute to Demos Teneketzis’ remarkable career

Known for his impeccable scholarship and compassionate mentorship, Prof. Teneketzis, an expert in stochastic control, decentralized information systems, networks, and discrete event systems, retired after 35 years of service to the department.

ECE students, staff, honored with MLK Spirit Awards

For “exemplifying the leadership and vision of Dr. King,” three members of ECE were honored as part of U-M’s annual MLK symposium.

Nobel Prize winners talk research, Nobel ceremony, and are remembered by U-M colleagues

From rubbing elbows with royalty to finding yourself a casual seatmate to a member of U2, Professor Emeritus Gérard Mourou, Prof. Donna Strickland, and their former U-M colleagues shared their experiences and reflections on the 2018 Nobel Prize ceremony.

7th Annual LNF Symposium brings together industry, academia for a celebration of nanoscale research

ECE professors and students were key members of this year’s event and took away top prizes for the poster competition.

ECE Faculty and Staff Living the Values

Seven staff and two faculty are recognized for taking extra steps to advance the College of Engineering's vision, mission and values within Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Institution partnerships offer best of both worlds

ECE helped host faculty from Morehouse College and Prairie View A&M University to explore cross-collaboration opportunities, which allow students and faculty to experience the cultures of both Historically Black Colleges & Universities and U-M.

ECE Distinguished Seminar Series kicks off with MEMS Pioneer and Inventor, Kurt Petersen

Dr. Kurt Petersen, Co-Chair of HardTech Group at Silicon Valley Band of Angels and 2019 IEEE Medal of Honor Recipient, presented on “60 Years of MEMS Start-up Companies.”

Dave Neuhoff says farewell after 45 years championing students, faculty, and the department

Prof. Neuhoff, an internationally recognized expert in information theory, source coding, and image processing, retired earlier this year.

ECE honors Spirit Day 2019

Faculty, students, and staff came together in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community for the world-wide anti-bullying campaign.

U-M to become Mount Olympus with ZEUS, the most powerful laser to be built in the U.S.

The three-petawatt system could unlock secrets of the universe, advance cancer treatments, improve security screenings for nuclear threats, and much more.

Jamie Phillips named Director of the Lurie Nanofabrication Facility

Phillips – who specializes in optoelectronic devices for next generation infrared detectors, solar cells, and thin film electronics – shares his goals for the 13,500 sq. ft. state-of-the-art cleanroom facility.

ECE hosts first Grad School Workshop to showcase benefits of an advanced degree

The workshop attracted students from all over the country and demystified the ECE graduate school experience.

7 new faculty in CSE

The new additions to the department offer a breadth of research and educational experience, with projects spanning robotic interaction and the future of programming languages.

ECE welcomes four new faculty for 2019

With research expertise in the areas of robotics, computer vision, control systems, and big data - these faculty are working to improve rehabilitation and autonomous systems, make systems safer, and process big data for a wide variety of applications.

Electrify goes to Detroit

Electrify hosted its first Detroit Tech Camp at the Michigan Engineering Zone this summer to give Detroit-area students greater access to engage with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Beyond Apollo 11: U-M ECE’s role in advancing space exploration

For the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, U-M ECE takes a look back – and a look forward – to how our professors, students, and alums have made their mark on the field.

Kim Winick retires, leaving a legacy that empowers students to seek life and learning outside of the lab

For the past 31 years, Prof. Winick has helped define undergraduate courses and curriculum both at U-M and abroad while inspiring all to engineer their future by understanding the past.

Ann Stals, the Woman Behind the Curtain, is honored for her excellence in ECE

Ann Stals is one of four College of Engineering staff members honored with the Staff Excellence Award. She was selected for her exemplary work as the Alumni Engagement and Events Manager for ECE.

Encouraging careers in research

Organizers hoped to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to successfully apply to a graduate program.

Peter Chen voted 2019 HKN Professor of the Year in CSE

This is the fifth time that Prof. Chen has been named Professor of the Year by EECS students.

Teaching science with sound waves

The classes got to learn about cybersecurity, the physics of sound waves, and how to beam music a long distance like a flashlight using ultrasound.

Training student instructors for inclusive teaching in intro CSE courses

The initiative has tackled courses that make up the core curriculum for first- and second-year CS and CE majors.

Black Engineers convention comes to Detroit and ECE is there to welcome the record-breaking 14,000 attendees

At this year’s convention for the National Society of Black Engineers, U-M professors, students, and alums came together with the other attendees to share experiences, offer career advice, and explore how to improve society.

When pioneers disappear from history

Tech leader Lynn Conway explores why women and underrepresented minorities lose credit for their contributions over time.

Eight ECE faculty and staff recognized for creativity, innovation, and daring

Eight ECE faculty and staff have been recognized by the College of Engineering for their creativity, innovation, and daring approaches to their work.

Prof. Kevin Compton, Mentor and Coach for CS Students, Retires

Prof. Kevin Compton has retired after 34 years at the University of Michigan in the Computer Science and Engineering Division of the EECS Department.

A world-shaking discovery 100 years in the making

Prof. Nergis Mavalvala detailed the history and science behind the discovery of gravitational waves as the inaugural recipient of the M. Alten Gilleo Distinguished Lectureship

New annual symposium celebrates 30 years of AI at Michigan

The Michigan AI Lab at CSE celebrated 30 years of leading research with its first annual AI Symposium, AI for Society.

Transformative approach to 5G funded by new Innovator program

Nine technologies competed for $75k in the ECE Innovator Program, which emphasizes a team approach to entrepreneurial success.

ECE Community takes a stand against bullying

Spirit Day activities look to make ECE and U-M a more compassionate, inclusive place.

Computing visionary Sam Fuller honored by Michigan Engineering

The highest accolade from the Michigan Engineering Alumni Board goes to a thought leader with a track record of predicting the industry’s future.

Norman Scott (1918–2018): In Memoriam

Over the course of his career Scott became internationally recognized for his work on digital computer logic and design.

Nobel Prize for ‘the most powerful laser pulses known to humanity’

At U-M, Gérard Mourou advanced ‘chirped pulse amplification,’ leading to more precise LASIK eye surgery and pushing the limits of optical science.

‘2001: A Space Odyssey:’ From science fiction to science fact

As part of a celebration of the film’s 50th anniversary, leading researchers discussed artificial intelligence and deep space travel.

ECE Family Fun Night draws over 500 attendees

Attendees explored engineering teams, labs, and projects with demonstrations and games.

Art, economics, and engineering in Finland

Prof. Kamal Sarabandi reviews a University focused on collaboration

CSE welcomes 9 new faculty

Get to know the new arrivals.

STEM Education: A taste of research for K-12 teachers

The REACT workshop pairs U-M researchers with K-12 science educators to introduce primary school teachers to new laboratory science and classroom-friendly activities.

New one-credit course allows those without experience to discover computer science

Throughout the semester, students will work with Prof. Rada Mihalcea and PhD student Laura Wendlandt to see how computers connect to real-world applications in many disciplines.

Q&A with Mingyan Liu

The incoming electrical and computer engineering chair talks about her vision for the future.

Mingyan Liu named chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Cybersecurity entrepreneur and interdisciplinary researcher named 15th chair of ECE

Mike Stander honored with CoE Staff Excellence Award

Stander has given 33 years of exceptional service to the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science as a Hardware and Electronics Technician

Reflections on Telle Whitney Dow Lecture

We want all people, everywhere, to be at the table creating the technologies that will change our lives.

Keki Irani (1924-2018): In Memoriam

Prof. Irani was a model faculty who made important contributions to the EECS department, was always supportive of students, and who supported the department at critical times throughout the years.

Free electrical engineering textbooks for students

The three textbooks cover as many as five undergraduate courses in electrical engineering.

Anonymous alumnus endows award in recognition of EECS professors

The Wise-Najafi Prize for Engineering Excellence in the Miniature World will recognize and incentivize outstanding research and scholarship related to engineering at the meso-scale, micron-scale, nano-scale and beyond.

Collaborative master’s program in data science announced

Students looking to use computational and statistical techniques to extract actionable knowledge from Big Data can now apply to the University of Michigan’s Master’s Program in Data Science.

Mark J. Kushner receives Stephen S. Attwood Award from College of Engineering

The Stephen S. Attwood Award is the most prestigious award that the College of Engineering bestows.

Professor Emeritus Ribbens publishes 8th edition of Understanding Automotive Electronics

Ada Lovelace opera and lightning talks highlight women’s contributions to computing

The event featured eight TED-style computer science talks by female faculty and an opera performance.

The million foot view

Kamal Sarabandi has expanded radar capabilities in applications ranging from low earth orbit to thousands of feet underground.

CS kickStart wants first-year women to succeed in computer science

CS KickStart is a free week long summer program for incoming first-year students that aims to improve the enrollment and persistence of women in U-M’s computer science program.

Four New Faculty Join CSE

Meet the new arrivals.

Cool Computing: MIDAC To MTS To CAEN

The goal was straightforward, but the path to building the nation’s most sophisticated engineering-based IT system was long and winding.

High School Students Experience High Tech and Michigan’s Electrify Camps

A select group of high school students spent a week in classes and labs as they participated in the Electrify Tech Camps to learn just a few things that go on in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

New grad program: Engineering Education Research

New program turns a researcher’s eye on engineering education in the service of better teaching, learning and diversity at U-M and beyond.

Mary Lou Dorf retires; her focus was on opening doors to computer science

Collegiate Lecturer Dr. Mary Lou Dorf has retired after 15 years at the University of Michigan in the Computer Science and Engineering Division of the EECS Department.

Valeria Bertacco appointed associate dean for academic programs and initiatives at Rackham Graduate School

She will serve as the primary liaison between the Rackham School and academic units in the physical sciences and engineering.

Lattice Data, Inc supports CSE students

The gift supplemented the Computer Science and Engineering Special Projects Fund.

Lifelong Radiation Lab researcher Valdis Liepa retires

Dr. Valdis Liepa retires after nearly 50 years as a faculty member in the Radiation Laboratory.

Beyster Collections showcase a lifetime of ideas from U-M alum

Three permanent exhibits on U-M’s North Campus pay tribute to the achievements of Michigan Engineer J. Robert Beyster

Brian Noble named chair of Computer Science and Engineering

On the faculty since 1998, Noble was most recently associate dean for undergraduate education.

Five faculty honored for increasing women’s participation in computing

A team of NAME and EECS faculty have been awarded with a Second Place Excellence in Promoting Women in Undergraduate Computing Award.

U-M Optics researchers sponsor Optics and Photonics Industry Snapshot

The Optics and Photonics event showed a thriving industry in SE Michigan

Thomas B. A. Senior named fellow of International Union of Radio Science

Professor Senior has played key roles in URSI over the past 50 years

Forrest family supports UG and Grad Engineering students with three new funds

With their gift, Stephen and Rosamund Forrest are making it possible for more graduate and undergraduate students pursue their dreams

Forrest Family Endowed Scholarship Fund established

This fund will provide need-based support to undergraduate students.

Andy Yagle retires after a 32-year career in Signal and Image Processing

Prof. Yagle’s career was distinguished by his dedication to teaching as well as contributions to research.

EECS 280 becomes third largest course at U-M

Course enrollment has increased by almost 200 students in just one year.

The Lurie Nanofabrication Facility

It Takes the Best to Serve the Best.

Celebrating the Persian new year at ECE’s Nowruz event

A celebration with traditional food, calligraphy, and musical performances.

Computer Science Continues to Be One of the Most Popular and Rewarding Programs at Michigan

The College of Engineering employment survey provides the data.

A Q&A with Ann Stals – Getting down to the details

Meet ECE's master of all details large and small

A Q&A with Tomas Mauricio – Giving Back

What a difference maker can do in the workplace

SSCS Distinguished Lecturer Edith Beigné on auto-adaptive digital circuits

Beigné is a senior scientist at the “most innovative research organization”

Herb Winful – professor of optics, friend of the arts

Winful discusses life in education

Leo McAfee: Impacting Diversity - Changing Lives

History was made January 1971 when newly-minted PhD graduate Leo McAfee was hired as an assistant professor in the College of Engineering.

For Black History Month, CSE Spotlights Faculty and Alumni in Academia

In this article, we profile three CSE faculty and three of our alumni.

CSE and local community turn out for Science on Screen movie and lecture

The evening’s program included a screening of I Voted? and a lecture by Prof. Halderman.

Munson named president of Rochester Institute of Technology

Former Michigan Engineering dean David C. Munson Jr. has been named president of Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).

CUOS: Pushing the limits of optical science

This national center, established in 1990, confirmed Michigan’s leadership in the field.

LNF User Symposium – Sharing ideas and celebrating innovation

The symposium highlighted the world-class work done at the University.

Popular intro CS course continues to grow; Over 870 students present final projects at showcase

EECS 183 is designed to teach undeclared students and non-CS majors the fundamentals of algorithmic thinking and programming.

Peter M. Chen to serve as interim chair of computer science and engineering

Prof. Chen succeeds Prof. Marios Papaefthymiou, who is departing Michigan to serve as Dean of the Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences at the University of California, Irvine.

A fantastic voyage: ERC for WIMS

The first-ever Engineering Research Center in Wireless Integrated Microsensing and Systems has forged advances in many fields.

ECE team receives Distinguished Diversity Leaders Team Award

This team has spent countless hours planning and executing outreach activities to make our highly diverse and international student body feel welcome, and to expand its diversity in key areas.

Mount and Wu Scholarship Rewards Extracurriculars

This new fund will provide need-based support for in-state, undergraduate students with a preference for those engaged in College of Engineering extracurricular activities.

2016 CSE Graduate Student Honors Competition Highlights Outstanding Research

Four finalists presented on an area of their research.

The Lurie Nanofabrication Facility gets a new director

Prof. Wei Lu has been named the new director of the Lurie Nanofabrication Facility (LNF), effective September 1, 2016.

Having fun with ECE

The event highlighted the projects and work of several student teams and labs, giving kids and adults alike a chance to see ECE’s ingenuity in action.

Six new faculty Join CSE

Meet the new arrivals.

ECE welcomes new faculty

These faculty broaden and deepen ECE’s areas of expertise in robotics, ultra low power circuits, nanophotonics, information theory, and many other areas.

Robotics building design approved, including space for Ford

Robotic technologies for air, sea and roads, for factories, hospitals and homes will have tailored lab space in Michigan Engineering’s robotics laboratory.

D’Souza scholarship supports CSE undergrads

The scholarship will provide need-based support to undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Computer Science and Engineering.

CS KickStart gives incoming freshmen an introduction to computer science

The event took place August 28th to September 2nd on North Campus, and included programming labs, CS lab tours, field trips to local tech companies, and social events to get the participants acclimated to U-M and computer science.

Dragomir Radev coaches US linguists in competition at 2016 International Linguistics Olympiad

The IOL has been held annually since 2003, and each year teams from around the world compete to solve the world’s toughest puzzles in language and linguistics.

Summer Bootcamp prepares undergraduates for work with big data

The Big Data Summer Bootcamp is a six-week interdisciplinary training and research program at the University of Michigan.

New undergraduate program in data science grows rapidly, graduates first student

The first engineering student to graduate with a degree in data science was Ryan Schrader.

Michael Wellman is new Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Michael Wellman, Lynn A. Conway Collegiate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan, has been appointed Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the College of Engineering, effective July 1, 2016.

CSE kicks off another summer of MiBytes Computer Camps

MiBytes was created to provide high school students with a hands-on introduction to computer science.

Rick and Mara Wallace establish ECE scholarship fund

This gift qualifies for the University’s Michigan Matching Initiative for Student Support, and proceeds will provide need-based scholarship support to electrical and computer engineering undergraduate students.

Professors Fawwaz Ulaby and Andrew Yagle publish the 2nd edition of the textbook, Engineering Signals and Systems in Continuous and Discrete Time

This edition includes two additional chapters, new concepts throughout the book, and additional problem sets.

Leaders in neuroscience look to the future

ICAN bring engineers and neuroscientists together to review the recent advancement in neurotechnology and neuroscience, define the need for next-generation tools, and enhance the translation of technology to the scientific community.

Prof. Al Hero editor of new book: Big Data over Networks

The book explores the principles underpinning large-scale information processing over networks and the crucial interaction between big data and its associated communication, social and biological networks.

Steve Rand: expanding technical education in India

“India’s progress toward becoming a global economic power-player has generated an unprecedented need for a larger, highly trained workforce of engineers, scientists and technicians,” Rand said.

New Wurman computer science fund

Peter (MSE ’88, MS ’96, PhD ’99) and Nancy Wurman of Acton, Massachusetts, recently endowed the Wurman Family Computer Science Fellowship Student Fund.

Alfred O. Hero, III named John H. Holland Distinguished University Professor of EECS

Hero is honored for his extraordinary accomplishments that have brought distinction to himself, his students, and to the entire University.

CSE sponsors TechTwilight to support young people in STEM

TechTwilight provides companies and student groups with the opportunity to celebrate and share their innovations in a festive environment of discovery.

Michael P. Wellman named Lynn A. Conway Collegiate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering

Prof. Wellman’s research applies principles of computation and economics to engineer rational decision-making strategies and analyze complex systems of interacting agents.

Stephen Forrest Elected to National Academy of Sciences

Membership in the NAS is one of the highest distinctions for a scientist or engineer in the United States.

EECS 183 Showcase highlights another round of final projects

EECS 183 is the introductory CS class for LSA students, and it has been designed to broaden participation in the discipline.

Students make connections at NSBE National Convention

The convention hosted more than 100 major companies, and offered students career workshops on interviewing, networking, and general industry know-how.

Girls Encoded motivates students to study CS

The all-day event consisted of hands-on activities, a panel discussion, and lab tours to show students the different aspects of CS.

Beth Lawson receives 2016 CoE Excellence in Staff Service Award

Faculty praised Beth’s willingness to provide a high level of support to faculty , her ability to work well with other departments, and her unflappable calm in the face of changes in budgets.

CSE launches health initiative for staff

Fitness trackers are being made available to encourage movement and awareness.

Lawrence L. Rauch

1972 | Interim Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering

John A.M. Lyon

1974–1975 | Acting Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Thomas B.A. Senior

1987 | Acting Chair of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Richard B. Brown

2001–2003 | Interim Chair of Electrical Engineering and Computer Scinece

Brian E. Gilchrist

2006–2008 | Interim Chair of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

George W. Patterson

1905–1915 | Chair of Electrical Engineering

John C. Parker

1915–1922 | Chair of Electrical Engineering

Benjamin F. Bailey

1922–1944 | Chair of Electrical Engineering

Alfred H. Lovell

1945–1953 | Chair of Electrical Engineering

Stephen S. Attwood

1953–1958 | Chair of Electrical Engineering

Hansford W. Farris

1965–1967 | Chair of Electrical Engineering

Joseph E. Rowe

1968–1974 | Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering

George I. Haddad

1975–1986; 1991–1997 | Chair of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Edward S. Davidson

1988–1990 | Chair of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Pramod P. Khargonekar

1997–2001 | Chair of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

David C. Munson Jr.

2003–2006 | Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Khalil Najafi: First Chair of the new ECE

2008–2018 | Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Division of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Human Computers from Pioneer High School

The Stump Speakers

Giving Engineers a Platform.

Henry Carhart and the First EE Course

Origins in 1888.

From Physics to EE

Origins in a Basement.

William Gould Dow

1958–1965 | Chair of Electrical Engineering.

The Radlab: People in Service to Society

U-M's Radlab is known worldwide for their contributions to Applied Electromagnetics.

Willie Hobbs Moore (1934–1994): A First in EE and Physics

The first Black woman at Michigan to earn a BS and MS in Electrical Engineering ('58 and '61), and first in the country to earn a PhD in Physics (1972)

How the Net Was Won: Michigan Built the Budding Internet

The ARPANET came before it. And the World Wide Web and browser technology would later make it accessible for the masses. But in between, a small Ann Arbor-based group labored on the NSFNET in relative obscurity to build—and ultimately to save—the Internet.

Bill Joy

A native Michigander, Joy co-founded Sun Microsystems and designed UNIX and Java.

Power to the Pixel: Photoshop is Born

How Thomas Knoll, a procrastinating Michigan graduate student, and his brother changed our view of the world.

Charles F. Brush

Lighting Up the World.

Emmett Leith (1927 - 2005)

Inventor of Practical Holography

Mark Kushner Honored by Eindhoven University of Technology

Kushner receives an honorary doctorate and is appointed Distinguished Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology.

Nobel Laureate Shuji Nakamura delivers Dow Distinguished Lecture (with video)

Prof. Nakamura is the 2014 Nobel Laureate in Physics for the invention of efficient blue light-emitting diodes, which enabled bright and energy-saving white light sources.

CSE at South by Southwest

Students highlighted a number of projects from CSE in the U-M booth at the show.

It's Official: Computer Science is #1... and #2!

CS is the largest undergraduate program in engineering and the second largest major at Michigan.

2015-16 Undergraduate Student Awards

Students, parents, and faculty gathered to celebrate the achievements of EECS students who earned a special award for academic achievement, research, service, or entrepreneurial activities.

Design Automation Conference Technical Program Committee Holds Meeting in Detroit

Prof. Valeria Bertacco, Technical Program Chair for the 2017 conference, chose Michigan as the meeting location.

Valeria Bertacco receives U-M Sarah Goddard Power Award

The award recognizes unwavering commitment to the betterment of women, and clear record of success and significant achievement in research and scholarship, distinguished leadership, and mentoring women.

Gift launches M. Alten Gilleo distinguished lecture series in optical sciences and optoelectronics

Three Michigan universities receive Pacesetters Awards to attract more women to computer science

Programs will be developed under the grant to foster inclusiveness and to provide support.

Lees Make Gift to Empower CSE Student Activities

Dr. Peter Lee (BS MS PhD CCS ’82, ’82, ’87) and Susan Lee have made a $25,000 discretionary gift

A journey from the Ibn Sina School to Graduate School at U-M

The School helps to prepare undergraduate students in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for successful careers in computer science research.

Fall 2015 Computer Games Showcase highlights over 20 new games

The students developed the games over the course of a six-week time period using a variety of game engines.

Nadkarni gift invests in student entrepreneurs

Its purpose is to support student teams in junior/senior-level project-oriented courses in CSE in which students develop software and hardware prototypes, many of which have commercial potential.

ECE celebrates Diwali

Diwali is an ancient Hindu festival that signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair.

Star Wars tech: How far are we? Chewie gets answers

Chewie talks to experts about spacecraft thrusters, light sabers, droids, carbonite and holograms.

First Fairy Door at Michigan Appears in CSE

Fairy doors have been sighted around town for a number of years, with the fairies apparently choosing iconic Ann Arbor landmarks in which to site their homes.

First-ever ECE Career Fair builds student careers and alumni connections

Local companies set up stands in the EECS Atrium to recruit from over 200 graduate and undergraduate students.

Eric Michielssen named Louise Ganiard Johnson Professor of Engineering

Eric is an international leader in the field of computational electromagnetics and specializes in the development of fast-solution methods and optimization algorithms.

U-M faculty part of Senate effort to reauthorize America COMPETES Act

The legislation authorizes programs and funding levels for agencies including the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Standards and Technology.

Computing CARES: A Plan to Boost the Retention of Women in Computing

The goal of Computing CARES is to lead to a more diverse population in Computer Science and Computer Engineering programs and create a better climate for all students.

Prof. Kevin Fu Addresses Technical Debt of Medical Device Security at NAE Symposium

The symposium focused on Cybersecurity and Privacy, Engineering the Search for Earth-like Exoplanets, Optical and Mechanical Metamaterials, and Forecasting Natural Disasters.

Eleven New Faculty Join CSE

We're building a bigger, better CSE.

Michigan Institute for Data Science: Bringing the MIDAS touch to big data

MIDAS is the new focal point for the multidisciplinary discipline of data science at Michigan, and part of Michigan’s $100M Data Science Initiative.

John Holland (1929-2015): In Memoriam

Holland was the first U-M Ph.D. in computer science (1959). He soon became one of the first professors in the U-M Department of Computer and Communication Science.

Engineering a better future for Ethiopia

Prof. Hofmann’s students felt they gained a lot from the course. Several of them will likely go on to teach control courses in coming semesters.

Electrify Tech Camps offer high schoolers an electrifying summer

In ECE’s first-ever Electrify Summer Tech Camps, students gathered for three five-day sessions to learn the basics of electrical and computer engineering.

Over 140 Students attend 2015 MiBytes Computer Camps

High school students were able to learn about mobile app development, hacking and building, and game design and development.

Chicago alumni connect at networking reception

The ACC is one of the world's premier scientific and engineering conferences dedicated to the advancement of control theory and practice.

Four EECS companies make Crain’s list of most innovative companies, and one tops the list

This annual ranking of innovative companies in SE Michigan is based on the quality of patents received during the past year.

Introducing the Ensemble of CSE Ladies

Members will hold get-togethers, study sessions, talks, and workshops. They will also be piloting a new mentoring program.

ECE alumni connections at IMS2015

Along with alumni, there were current and former faculty members, current students, friends, and colleagues, including several program managers, in attendance.

2015 promotions of our faculty – congratulations!

Congratulations to the faculty members that received promotions this year.

We are now one ECE: the merged graduate program in Electrical and Computer Engineering

In recognition of how the Electrical Engineering discipline has evolved, the two graduate programs, Electrical Engineering and Electrical Engineering: Systems, have merged to form one graduate program: Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Eta Kappa Nu Awards Professors of the Year at St. George's Day Feast

Prof. David Wentzloff (CSE) and David Paoletti (CSE) were selected by students as Professors of the Year.

Computer Engineering Research Lab Explores the Bounds of Computer Integration

The CE Lab is the successor to the Department’s Advanced Computer Architecture Lab (ACAL).

Over 600 Students Present Final Projects at EECS 183 Showcase

The project-based class has been a successful introduction to CS for many students.

Winter 2015 Games Showcase Brings Lively Crowd to Tishman Hall

The showcase is the culmination of a project from EECS 494, Computer Game Design and Development.

Students Show off Projects during Winter Semester Showcases

The breadth of projects shown by students at semester's end is inspiring.

New Undergraduate Program in Data Science Announced

Developed jointly with the Department of Statistics, the new program will bring together the practices required to adequately manage, analyze, and interpret data at scale.

Creativity in the Classroom: Gibson Puts Emphasis on Collaborative Learning and Quick Prototyping in Games MDE

Dr. Jeremy Gibson has flipped his classroom and revamped his game development course – and it looks promising.

Jessy Grizzle Delivers Distinguished University Professorship Lecture on Bipedal Robots

The lecture covered the different iterations of Prof. Grizzle's world-renowned bipedal creations since he started work on Rabbit in 1999.

Career center report shows computer scientists highly sought, best compensated

Computer science is proving to be a great way to get popular!

End of the Road for the Von Neumann Architecture? Not Yet.

So went the vote held in the debating chamber of the University of Cambridge Union.

Mourning the loss of an innovator

J. Robert Beyster, a namesake of the Bob and Betty Beyster Building and funder of Michigan Engineering’s largest fellowship program, has died. He was 90 years old.

CSE Sponsors Science on Screen Night; Lecture by Prof. Kevin Compton and Screening of "The Imitation Game"

Students, faculty, and staff can attend the event at the Michigan Theater on January 8.

2014 Computer Games Showcase Draws Another Big Crowd

This showcase is one of the most popular to occur each year.

Hansford Farris (1919 – 2014): In Memoriam

Prof. Farris served as an active and highly respected member of the College of Engineering for more than 20 years.

LNF User Symposium – sharing ideas and celebrating innovation

The 2014 LNF (Lurie Nanofabrication Facility) User Symposium highlighted the cutting-edge research enabled by Michigan's world-class facility.

The First-Ever EECS 183 Showcase was a Success

EECS 183 has been reinvented as a course with a major team project. It's a big class, and there are lots of projects.

Lynn Conway Receives 2015 IEEE/RSE James Clerk Maxwell Medal

The James Clerk Maxwell Medal is one of the highest awards presented by IEEE.

SWE Hosts Girls Night Out to Teach Young Girls about Engineering

The event was designed to give middle school girls a glimpse of what the world of engineering, including computer science, is all about.

Over 100 High School Girls Explore Computer Science at Girls Encoded

The attendees were able to learn from hands-on activities, guest speakers, panel discussions, and projects

2014 CSE Graduate Student Honors Competition Highlights Outstanding Research

Four finalists presented highlights from their research.

1,000 Hackers Expected on North Campus for MHacks IV

Two new faculty join CSE in fall 2014

2014 Promotions of our faculty – congratulations!

Congratulations to Profs Bertacco, Flinn, Narayanasamy, Olson, Rais-Zadeh, and Zhong.

Celebrating Gérard Mourou: From ultrafast to extreme light

Mourou put the University on the map in ultrafast optics when he established the Center for Ultrafast Optical Science in 1991.

Awards and Slaying of the Dragon at St. George's Day Feast - 2014

Prof. Jessy Grizzle was awarded "Professor of the Year" by HKN.

State Farm gift supports Student Projects Lab in its mission to provide students with lab fundamentals

The funds from State Farm will be used to renovate the Student Projects Lab and to increase its capacity to serve students.

2013 CSE Graduate Student Honors Competition Highlights Exceptional Research

Michigan @ ISSCC 2013: Alumni and Friends Mixer

“Many of these people have known each other for years; it’s a great time to catch up.”

ECE welcomes four new faculty for 2013-14 academic year

Welcome Profs Lee, Mathieu, Ozay, and Peterson!

Lab Safety: don’t let this happen to you!

The ECE Safety Committee is committed to keeping students safe.

Fourth annual data mining workshop brings together close to 200 researchers

Beth Stalnaker receives 2013 CoE Judith A. Pitney Staff Service Career Award

Beth’s positive influence has been felt by the students she has supported, the faculty and staff of EECS, and the entire Engineering community.

David Chesney Speaks at TEDxUofM

Prospective grad students show high level of interest in CSE

Student-Run Hackathon draws over 550 participants, generates 127 projects

Martha Pollack Appointed U-M Provost

Career Center report shows computer scientists highly sought after, best compensated

Hackers brighten Beyster Building with a puzzle of programmable lights

2012 CSE Graduate Student Honors Competition Highlights Exceptional Research

Dragomir Radev Coaches High School Linguists to Multiple Wins in International Competition

The 10th International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL) was held in Ljubljana, Slovenia from July 29th to August 4th, 2012.

Kevin Fu and Grant Schoenebeck Join the Faculty of CSE @ Michigan

Ernest and Bettine Kuh honor ECE with the Ernest and Bettine Kuh Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

This award is bestowed on a young ECE faculty member on the basis of teaching, research, and service, as well as a record of innovation and leadership.

New Textbook: Engineering Signals and Systems

Signals and Systems is a core course for students studying electrical engineering and computer engineering.

Computer Vision Course is part of a groundbreaking online initiative

Computer Vision seeks to imitate humans’ ability to recognize objects, navigate scenes, reconstruct layouts, and understand the geometric space and semantic meaning.

Dedication Ceremony Held for Bob and Betty Beyster Building

The College of Engineering held a dedication ceremony for the naming of the Bob and Betty Beyster Building, which is the home of the Computer Science and Engineering Division. The building has been named in recognition of a $15 million gift to the College of Engineering.

The Bob and Betty Beyster Building is dedicated

The Bob and Betty Beyster Building spans four levels and provides 60,000 square feet of offices, research labs, instructional space and common space.

CSE research is highlighted at Michigan Robotics Day

Hackers install bubbler as a salute to Beysters

Fawwaz Ulaby Receives the IEEE James H. Mulligan Education Medal

The award recognizes Prof. Ulaby's contributions to undergraduate and graduate engineering education through innovative textbooks, dedicated mentoring of students, and inspirational teaching.

2011 CSE Graduate Student Honors Competition Highlights Exceptional Research

Celebrating the birth of a new science

The discovery of nonlinear optics was just one of several Michigan “firsts” that occurred about fifty years ago, and underscores the importance of involving undergrads in research.

EECS 461 (Embedded Control Systems) and the freescale cup

This was the first year Freescale opened up the competition to U.S. students—teams from U-M, U-M Dearborn, and Penn State competed against teams from Mexico and China.

Silvio Savarese authors book in the field of Computer Vision

“This book organizes and introduces major concepts in 3D scene and object representation and inference from still images.”

Nonlinear Optics at 50: A Symposium

As the birthplace of nonlinear optics, the University of Michigan is proud to host a symposium which will bring together some of the pioneers in the field.

Dragomir Radev Coaches US Linguistics Team to Multiple Wins

Semyon Meerkov and colleagues author book on Quasilinear Control

“This is a textbook and reference for readers interested in quasilinear control, a set of methods for performance analysis and design of linear plant or nonlinear instrumentation systems.”

Dragomir Radev and colleague author new book

Second data mining workshop brings together a spectrum of researchers

Becky Turanski Receives College of Engineering Staff Excellence Award

Dennis Grimard Receives 2011 College of Engineering’s Judith A. Pitney Staff Service Career Award

U-M Alumni and Friends Mixer at ISSCC 2011

Engineers rebuilding Liberian universities and infrastructure

Through visiting professorships, summer programs and more, the U-M community will contribute to the revitalization of the nation.

U-M computer scientists and colleagues author book on VLSI physical design

Ken Wise – Leading a Revolution in MEMS

Wise is recognized as one of the world’s foremost experts in sensor technology as well as a MEMS pioneer and entrepreneur.

Intel donates computers to EECS to support research and teaching in computing systems and logic design

The lab, which was established by Intel five years ago and will house 22 new computers, is used by two core courses in engineering and serves about 450 students per year.

Leo C. McAfee, Jr. Retires, Leaving a Legacy of Change and Opportunity

Prof. McAfee, the first Black professor hired in the College of Engineering, retired December 31, 2010 after 41 years of service

Yahoo! Expands M45 Supercomputing Initivative, selects U-M

The M45 program allows universities to conduct research otherwise impossible without the power and speed of an Internet-scale supercomputing resource.

Meeting the challenges for low-power System-on-Chip (SoC) Design

As designs become more complex and functional, power consumption is becoming the major design consideration and bottleneck in many portable applications.

Awards and slaying of the dragon at St. George’s Day feast

St. George’s Day was initiated in 1987 as a tribute to our students from the faculty.

Kamal Sarabandi Receives Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award

He is honored for his excellence in research, mentorship, and contributions to professional organizations.

Duncan Steel Honored with Graduate Student Mentor Award

Steel is honored for his efforts as advisor, teacher, advocate, sponsor, and role model to doctoral students.

Thomas B. A. Senior Receives the 2010 IEEE Electromagnetics Award

The award is based on outstanding contributions to electromagnetics in theory, application or education.

Frontiers in Semiconductor Based Devices Symposium in tribute to Pallab Bhattacharya

Bhattacharya’s is known for his work in quantum dot formation, which he discovered and then expanded upon.

2009 College of Engineering Awards

UARTS 250 (Creative Process): One of the universitys most intriguing classes

The new course brings together faculty from Art, Architecture, Engineering, and Music — all found on North Campus.

Dennis Schweiger receives College of Engineering Staff Excellence Award

Schweiger is sought after by students, faculty, and administrators for his expertise, which is always offered in a friendly and comfortable manner.

Barb Rice receives U-M Distinguished Research Administrator Award

Without exception, those who work with Ms. Rice appreciate her knowledge, cheerfulness, helpfulness, and attention to detail.

Karen Liska Receives CoE Judith A. Pitney Staff Service Career Award

The award recognizes the significant contributions of a single CoE staff member with at least 10 years of service. Congratulations, Karen!

2009 EECS Outstanding Achievement Awards

The EECS Outstanding Achievement Awards are presented annually to a faculty member in the areas of computer science, electrical engineering, and systems.

Fawwaz T. Ulaby Named Founding Provost of KAUST

KAUST is a new world-class, graduate-level scientific research university now under development in Saudi Arabia, and scheduled to open its doors in September, 2009.

Lee Boysel: the early history of microprocessing

Microprocessing changed the computing world, and Michigan alumnus Lee Boysel played a pivotal role.

Kamal Sarabandi: Bridging the Divide of Fundamental Science and Technology

Demos Teneketzis receives 2007 Graduate Student Mentoring Award

Emmett Leith (1927 – 2005): Inventor of Practical Holography

We now celebrate the life of a remarkable individual – a brilliant innovator, visionary researcher, remarkable teacher, and gentle friend.

George Haddad: A remarkable legacy

“I love Ann Arbor, I love Michigan,” said Haddad. “The University of Michigan is in my blood.”

Gérard A. Mourou: In pursuit of new directions in science

“The future of CUOS is bright,” said Mourou. “Nothing will stop the flow of discoveries.”

David Anderson: Making the connection

“I’ve always been involved in auditory neurophysiology, that’s the thread throughout my career,” said Anderson.

Tony England: From space to Earth and back

“All science and engineering is a physical experience,” said England. “It’s an adventure.”

Run, RABBIT, run!

Today, no other biped machine walks faster, is as stable, or varies its walking speed so adroitly.

Janice Jenkins: The First Female Faculty in EECS

In 1980, Janice Jenkins was the first woman hired as a faculty member in the department.

Claude E. Shannon Statue Dedication at the University of Michigan

University of Michigan dedicates statue of Claude E. Shannon, alumnus and father of information theory.