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

Two masked students work in a cleanroom with satellite components

Student-built Satellite Uses 'Beach Ball' for an Antenna

March 8, 2023 | Kylianne Chadwick, NASA Space Grant Science Writing Intern, University Communications

CatSat is a small satellite carrying a new communications concept – an inflatable antenna – into space.

Inflating in the Ionosphere >>

artist's impression of the breadcrumb scenario, autonomous rovers can be seen exploring a lava tube after being deployed by a mother rover that remains at the entrance to maintain contact with an orbiter or a blimp

Hansel and Gretel's Breadcrumb Trick Inspires Robotic Exploration of Caves on Mars and Beyond

March 1, 2023 | Daniel Stolte, University Communications

University of Arizona engineers have developed a system that allows autonomous vehicles to scout out underground habitats for astronauts.

Robot Breadcrumbs >>

six students stand in front of a conference display

Engineering Students Earn Highest Marks at Theme Park Design Competition

Feb. 6, 2023 | Jeff Gardner and CAPLA

Team earns distinctions for technical skill, feasibility, innovation and communication.

National Program Provides Real Cybersecurity Experience

Feb. 3, 2023 | Katy Smith

Participating graduate students collaborate with MIT mentors to publish their research tackling $1T-per-year global problem.

INSuRE-ing Opportunities >>

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