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Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Current students

Whether you're an undergrad or a Ph.D. candidate, we invite you to use these pages to keep current with the latest happenings in the department. Items of general interest can be found here; program-specific information can be found by visiting the undergraduate and graduate sections of the site.

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January 24, 2012
Build18Logo_2012.jpg?w=130 In the News: Build18 Projects

ECE students made headlines across the country last week when more than 120 tinkerers and gadgeters participated in the department's Build18 initiative, a week of building and speed hacking for students, by students. Now in its third year, the engineering festival encourages groups of students to innovate and create solutions to problems they choose themselves, free from the pressure of tests, exams and formal project reviews. ECE students run the event, coordinating everything from the project applications to finding corporate sponsors. The department kicks in lab space, equipment and conference rooms. The result? A weeklong hackfest that gives students a chance to find their inner entrepreneurs. (Read more.)

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Many organizations are available to ECE students who would like to participate in activities with other students or alumni in the department or college. The university offers several groups that promote student involvement in the engineering college.

In addition, CMU offers a wealth of activities for the active student. Visit the Office of Student Activities or the CMU Activities Board for more information.

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