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Badri Roysam,
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A Brand New Year Beckons
In this issue of the ECE Source, we discuss two topics of great interest to our members:
1. Organized Research and the Development of Research Centers
2. Upcoming ECEDHA workshop on the Future of ECE
At ECE Source, we strive to cover topics that are relevant and timely to ECE
department heads. We welcome your comments, feedback, and suggestions of topics t
o cover in our next issue. Thank you.
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Increasing Growth, Visibility and Graduate Quality through ERCs
By Daniel D. Stancil, NC State University
As electrical and computer engineers, we are charged with innovating, testing and producing the technology-centered products and systems that provide adequate security, sustainable energy and improved healthcare, among other benefits, to society. In short, we're responsible for meeting many of the 21st century's most pressing challenges. For this reason, the programs that educate our future professionals require an emphasis on hands-on opportunities.
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Register Today for the
2016 ECEDHA Annual Conference and ECExpo!
March 18-22, 2016 at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
Register Today and Take Advantage of the Early Bird Rate!
The ECEDHA Annual Conference and ECExpo is the largest gathering of ECE department heads from throughout the United States and Canada.
This year's program is hosted by San Diego State University, University of California, San Diego, and University of San Diego. Join us
March 18-22, 2016 at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA.
The 2016
program committee has assembled a world-class educational program focusing on the most pressing issues facing academia and ECE today. This year's program features:
- A fantastic lineup of speakers from both academia and industry
- Specialized pre-conference workshops, including a new Blended Learning Workshop
- Breakout sessions focusing on the future of ECE, recruiting, diversity, department structure and undergraduate teaching schools.
- Ample networking time to connect with old friends and new acquaintances
- The ECExpo, with more than 40 industry leaders on hand to show the latest technologies in the field
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It's time to renew your 2016 ECEDHA Membership!
2016 ECEDHA membership renewal for ECEDHA department heads is now underway. Membership runs on a calendar year beginning January 1st through December 31st.
Renew your membership today to keep receiving ECEDHA membership benefits, including:
- Access to the ECEDHA Annual Conference and ECExpo
- Complimentary registration for ECEDHA's ECE Webinars
- The opportunity to participate in the ECEDHA Annual Survey, a valuable tool in benchmarking your organization in lab and office space, faculty and department head salaries, research budgets, student retention, graduation rates, and much more.
- Complimentary job posting service via the ECEDHA website
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ECE Insights
ECE Insights offer in-depth interviews with leading industry executives.
Featured ECE Insight:
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Larry Williams
Director, Product Management
ANSYS
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January 20-21, 2016
Strategic Shaping of ECE Workshop
Georgia Tech Conference Center - Atlanta, GA |
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March 18, 2016
ABET Workshop
Presented at the ECEDHA Annual Conference
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines - La Jolla, CA |
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March 18-22, 2016
ECEDHA Annual Conference and ECE
xpo
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines - La Jolla, CA |
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On Demand Webinar
Sponsored by National Instruments |
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On Demand Webinar
Sponsored by Quanser
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On Demand Webinar
Sponsored by COMSOL
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On Demand Webinar
Sponsored by COMSOL
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On Demand Webinar
Sponsored by Quanser
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ECEDHA Annual Survey
The ECEDHA Annual Survey is currently open for data collection. The survey will remain open through January 15, 2016.
Please note: your 2015 ECEDHA membership must be renewed in order to be eligible for participation.
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ECEDHA Member and
Partner News
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ABB has launched the
"ABB Research Award in Honor of Hubertus von
Grünberg". The award will honor the best Ph.D. dissertation within the fields of power and automation, as applied in utilities, industries, and transport and infrastructure. It consists of a $300,000 personal research grant for post-doctoral research within the scope of power and automation in the areas in question.
Applications and supporting documents should be sent to:
Office of the Chief Technology Officer
ABB Technology Ltd.
Affolternstrasse 44
CH-8050 Zurich
Switzerland
Deadline: January 29, 2016
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