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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.Family Fun Night celebrates the wonders of ECE research,...
The event featured interactive research stations, student team demos, and carnival attractions, including the chance to dunk a professor.News Feed
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 their 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
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.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 UlabyCSE 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 encryptionProf. 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 servicesThree 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 UniversityU-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
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.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 disciplineComputer 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
This popular textbook, first published in 1999, is now available as an e-book, or hard cover on demand.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 AssociationThe 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 revolutionFawwaz 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 networksECE’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 insuranceProf. 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-pandemicNew 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 perspectiveGift 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
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.
New courses offered by ECE: Winter 2017
As technology changes and advances, so does the range of courses offered by our faculty.
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 EngineeringJohn A.M. Lyon
1974–1975 | Acting Chair of Electrical and Computer EngineeringThomas B.A. Senior
1987 | Acting Chair of Electrical Engineering and Computer ScienceRichard B. Brown
2001–2003 | Interim Chair of Electrical Engineering and Computer ScineceBrian E. Gilchrist
2006–2008 | Interim Chair of Electrical Engineering and Computer ScienceGeorge W. Patterson
1905–1915 | Chair of Electrical EngineeringJohn C. Parker
1915–1922 | Chair of Electrical EngineeringBenjamin F. Bailey
1922–1944 | Chair of Electrical EngineeringAlfred H. Lovell
1945–1953 | Chair of Electrical EngineeringStephen S. Attwood
1953–1958 | Chair of Electrical EngineeringHansford W. Farris
1965–1967 | Chair of Electrical EngineeringJoseph E. Rowe
1968–1974 | Chair of Electrical and Computer EngineeringGeorge I. Haddad
1975–1986; 1991–1997 | Chair of Electrical Engineering and Computer ScienceEdward S. Davidson
1988–1990 | Chair of Electrical Engineering and Computer SciencePramod P. Khargonekar
1997–2001 | Chair of Electrical Engineering and Computer ScienceDavid C. Munson Jr.
2003–2006 | Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer ScienceKhalil 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 ScienceHuman 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.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.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
Inventor of Practical HolographyMark 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 serviceYahoo! 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.