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

Squeezing Sustainable Energy From Thin Air

Jan. 6, 2011 | Ed Stiles

Energy from compressed air stored underground is cheap, clean and renewable, and could even save lives. Researchers at the UA's School of Sustainable Engineered Systems are designing systems that will run fridges, buildings or power plants.

Power from Pressure >>

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MacTech Conference First to Show Mac-Based Planetary Rovers

Oct. 20, 2010 | D. Sellers

The MacTech Conference in Los Angeles will have Mac-based planetary exploration rovers and a boat controlled by iPod touches, the first public display of these rovers outside a university or research setting.

First Public Demonstration >>

UA Engineering Professor Designs New Error Correction Algorithm with Superior Performance

Oct. 18, 2010 | Pete Brown

One company has already licensed the technology from UA, and patents are pending to meet growing computer industry demand for the error-correction algorithm developed by Bane Vasić at the University of Arizona.

Mimicking the Human Brain >>