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

How to Get an Engineering Degree Without Going to College

June 3, 2010 | Ed Stiles

Busy engineering professional are lining up to enroll in online lessons. The result is a winning situation for students, industry and the UA.

Virtual Classrooms Boost Enrollment >>

Unmanned Ground Vehicle Wins Best Overall Design Award at Engineering Design Day 2010

May 11, 2010 | Pete Brown

An autonomous ground vehicle that could some day be used in hazardous rescue operations and a soil-coring rig for shoring up bridge columns were just two of the 60 student engineering projects on display at Engineering Design Day.

Industrial-Strength Design Projects >>

Robots: One Day They’ll Walk Your Dog, Do Your Dishes, Tutor Your Kids, and Take Grandma to a Show

May 6, 2010 | Pete Brown

Symposium on understanding the mind and brain will bring engineers and scientists together to take stock of progress in making robots think and act like people.

Robot Helpers On the Way >>