Electrical & Computer Engineering

This section of the college news site gathers stories that feature the faculty, students, staff and programs of the UA Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. For detailed information about all other aspects of ECE, please visit the department website.

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Electrical & Computer Engineering News

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UArizona-Led Project to Improve Transfer Credit Process Wins Blockchain Innovation Challenge

Feb. 11, 2021 | American Council on Education

Phase 1 winners will each receive $150,000 to apply emerging technology to empower social and economic mobility.

Easing Transfer Process >>

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NSF: UArizona Places in Top 20 Among Public University Research Expenditures

Feb. 5, 2021 | Nick Prevenas

The University of Arizona ranks in the top 4% of all U.S. universities in research and development expenditures and No. 1 in astronomy and astrophysics, according to data from the National Science Foundation.

Top 4% >>

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Arizona Online Leaps into the Top 10 in US News & World Report Rankings

Jan. 26, 2021 | Nick Prevenas

Arizona Online rose to No. 7 overall and No. 6 among public universities in the 2021 Best Online Bachelor's Programs rankings by U.S. News & World Report.