Electrical and Computer Engineering

About ECE

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In the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, students don't just learn theory—they build the technologies of the future. They create and control intelligent systems for autonomous vehicles, design the next generation of semiconductor devices, and develop robust networks that power the Internet of Things. Along the way, they gain hands-on experience with the tools and technologies transforming our world.

Most ECE graduates begin careers in industry, often in design and development roles, while others pursue graduate study at universities across the region and nationwide.

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Project Based Learning

Apply classroom learning in a real-world setting by working on projects such as designing and building a light-sensing circuit that automatically turns lights on or off—technology used in outdoor lighting, smart homes, and other sensing systems.

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Researchers prep for landmark field test of ‘second-life’ EV batteries

Professor Wencong Su along with Associate Professor Xuan Zhou and Associate Professor Mengqi Wang from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department are leading a landmark field test to explore the transformative potential of second-life EV batteries in energy storage and sustainability.

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Join Student Orgs and Teams

Join one of our organizations and teams such as Formula SAE Electric or the Intelligent Systems Club to gain hands-on experience designing innovative electrical and computer systems—including building and racing an electric vehicle.

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Welcome back to our returning students, and a warm welcome to our new students. Students are at the very center of our mission as a department. After all, we wouldn’t have a department without you! Our faculty and staff, industry partners, and UM alumni work collectively to support a successful academic year that will yield personal growth for you, our students.

The ECE department has a long history of integrating teaching with research and project-based learning, providing extraordinary opportunities for undergraduate students to become involved with leading-edge engineering work. Upon graduation, our ECE students are equipped with technical knowledge, hands-on experiences, and professional development skills to excel in their future careers. The future for our graduating students is promising indeed. Numerous studies and our recent survey data predict continued growth in engineering-related fields for years to come.

- Wencong Su, Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering