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Electrical and Computer Engineering

Graduate Students

Graduate students

The ECE Department grants two graduate degrees:

  • The Master of Science (M.S.), earned through either the Integrated Master's/Bachelor's (IMB) program, the Professional M.S. program, or the Ph.D. program; and,

  • The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).

  • See an overview of the various degree requirements.

    You are encouraged to visit this page often to stay on top of the happenings in the ECE graduate program.

    From the Graduate Office

    April 25, 2008
    Basil AsSadhan AsSadhan selected as a King Abdullah Scholar

    ECE graduate student Basil AsSadhan was selected as a King Abdullah Scholar with the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. An award ceremony was held on April 5th in Washington, DC to award AsSadhan and 16 other PhD students in the U.S. and Europe. AsSadhan is an advisee of ECE Professor José Moura.

    March 21, 2008
    Abhishek Jajoo, John Reinke and Leon Wang ECE Team Takes Third Place in IC Design Challenge Phase One

    ECE graduate students Abhishek Jajoo, John Reinke and Leon Wang have been awarded the 3rd prize in the Phase 1 of the 2007-2008 SRC/SIA IC Design Challenge. Their contest entry integrates their Ph.D. research in RF MEMS devices and circuits into an implementable design for "A Tunable Multiband RF MEMS Transceiver Front-End."

    December 19, 2007
    Vijay Pothi Govindaraj, Abitha Panneerselvam, and Diana Marculescu ECE Students Display Final Projects

    Several ECE students completed final course projects, displaying skills in everything from using micrometer technology in Analysis and Design of Digital Circuits, to designing large digital systems for Advanced Digital Design Project, to examining thermal and power management in chip-multiprocessors in Advanced Computer Architecture. In this photo, ECE students Vijay Pothi Govindaraj (left) and Abitha Panneerselvam present their research to Associate Professor of ECE Diana Marculescu. View project photos.

    Authorized users may also browse the 'ece-graduate' mailing list archives for more correspondence.

    Contacts

    Graduate Program Contacts
    Title Details
    Assistant for Graduate Education Elaine Lawrence
    (412)-268-3200
    elaine@ece.cmu.edu
    Coordinator of Graduate Student and Visitor Admissions Tara Moe
    (412)-268-6327
    thaslam@ece.cmu.edu

    Orientation 2008

    Program and research area overview slides are available on the Graduate Orientation page on the ECE Wiki.

    Study abroad

    Earn dual degrees and study abroad through the new ECE/Portugal Ph.D. program.

    Research

    Research projects in ECE are plentiful and cover a variety of topics. Visit the Research pages to gain a better understanding of the research opportunities available within ECE.

    Teaching

    Teaching opportunities are available for M.S. and Ph.D. students.

    Get involved!

    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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