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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Navigation by Vibration, Rather Than Sight

Dec. 16, 2021 | Emily Dieckman

Two professors—one of them blind—work with a group of neuroscience and engineering students on a device to help visually impaired people move through the world more safely and efficiently.

Helping the Blind See >>

Terry Matsunaga in a laboratory lit with blue light, wearing a lab coat and smiling.

Three UArizona Engineers Named Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors

Dec. 7, 2021 | Paul Tumarkin

Liesl Folks, Mark Van Dyke and Terry Matsunaga have been recognized for their technological contributions to engineering and health care.

National Recognition for Inventors >>

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Helping Women Overcome Discrimination in STEM

Nov. 17, 2021 | University of Arizona Communications

University of Arizona provost and engineering professor Liesl Folks leads a project that aims to give women in STEM tools for overcoming gender bias and discrimination.

NAVIGATE Project >>