The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association
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Dear ECEDHA family and friends,
Geopolitical controversies aside, deployment of the fifth-generation wireless communication technology (5G) on a global scale is underway as we enter the 2020’s. Utilizing additional spectral bands in the 24Ghz – 72GHz range, it promises a generational shift over its predecessor, 4G. Importantly, it is an impressive showcase of diverse ECE communication and RF power technologies, beamforming, The Internet of Things (IoT), digital/analog mixed-mode VLSI, and of course, numerous clever algorithms.
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March 18, 2020
ABET Workshop
Orlando, FL
March 19-20, 2020
Orlando, FL
March 20-21, 2020
Orlando, FL
March 18-21, 2020
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In this issue of the
ECE Source
, we are pleased to feature an ECE perspective from Michigan’s ECE Chair, Mingyan Liu, and ECE Communicator, Catharine June. Our discipline is clearly on track for unleashing yet another step change in human lives, on a scale comparabl
e to the printing press, electricity, the automobile, and the Internet, as described by Mingyan. As we go about transforming humanity, our discipline is set to reinvent itself yet again.
This is a good time to ponder how this revolution should impact the ECE curriculum
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We look forward to seeing you at the annual meeting. The
2020 ECEDHA Annual Conference and ECExpo
will be held March 18 – 21, 2020 at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. Make sure to invite your ECE/College Communicator to also attend the popular ECE Communicators session!
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ECEDHA Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting Update
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The 2019 Mid-Atlantic ECE department head meeting was hosted by the ECE department at Lafayette College on November 2nd. The meeting sta
rted at 9 am with nine representatives from seven institutions in the mid-Atlantic region attended the meeting. During the morning sessions, the group shared ideas and strategies to recruit and retain a diverse group of faculty and students in their programs, to keep competitive levels of salary and startup package for new faculty, to support research grant applications, and to implement faculty annual performance assessment in their programs.
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5G and ECE: Connecting the World
By: Mingyan Liu and Catharine June, Department of EECS, University of Michigan
5G, with its combination of ultra-low latency, high speed, high reliability, high capacity, and potential for ubiquitous use, will usher in a multitude of highly anticipated applications, while dramatically improving the functionality of existing wireless services. It is a technology built on the work of electrical and computer engineers, and reliant on ECE research to fulfill its promise.
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Attend the Making and Makerspaces in Electrical and Computer Engineering Education Workshop
Date: Sunday, March 22, 2020
Location: Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld - Orlando, FL
Makerspaces attract many with strong interest in electrical and computer engineering (ECE)-related topics, including embedded systems, robotics, artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, and electronics, and many makers self-identify as having interests related to ECE. However, many university and community college makerspace facilities focus primarily on mechanical fabrication tools such as 3-D printers and laser cutters. This highly interactive workshop will explore how making and makerspaces can be embedded in a broader ecosystem to attract and retain students in ECE, and the resultant changes in student learning that result from exposure to makerspaces. This workshop is designed for chairs, faculty, instructors, and lab staff from universities and community colleges along with industry, researchers, and others with an interest in making and makerspaces.
Workshop sessions will include a keynote from a thought leader in the maker movement, panel on the current state of making in ECE, an opportunity to do hands-on ECE-related making over lunch, designing, building, and sustaining inclusive ECE makerspaces, and making action plans to continue collaborating within a making in ECE community of practice. Speakers and workshop facilitators include thought leaders from the Nation of Makers, Cypress Semiconductor, Digi-Key, Arizona State, Bucknell, Georgia Tech, University of Illinois, and Virginia Tech.
A limited number of travel grants are available thanks to support from the National Science Foundation (EEC-1853158).
Apply for a travel grant here
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January 31.
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ECEDHA Member and Partner News
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IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless & Microwave Circuits and Systems
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The
2020 IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems
will be held at the Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative (BRIC) in Waco, Texas, on April 2–3, 2020. This two-day event is technically co-sponsored by the IEEE AP and MTT Societies. Participants will have the opportunity to interact and discuss the latest developments in the microwave and wireless areas.
Paper Submission Date: Feb. 3, 2020
Symposium Date:
April 2-3, 2020
Location:
Waco, TX
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SMART Competition
The competition is designed to provide a real-world application of technology by empowering students to address critical environmental and energy challenges. The program facilitates the development of workforce and life skills including computer analysis and software design, reality modeling, verbal and written communication, research, teamwork and problem solving.
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Registration is Now Open for the
2020 ECEDHA Annual Conference and ECE
xpo!
March 18-22, 2020 at the Renaissance SeaWorld
in Orlando, Florida
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Registration is now open for the
2020 ECEDHA Annual Conference and ECExpo, the largest gathering of ECE department heads, faculty members, lab professionals, communicators, students and leaders from industry.
Join us
March 18-22, 2020 at the
Renaissance SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida.
This year's program is hosted by: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, and University of Miami.
The
2020 program committee has assembled a world-class educational program focusing on the most pressing issues facing academia and ECE today. This year's Conference and ECE
xpo includes the following features:
- A fantastic lineup of keynote and panel speakers from both academia and industry
- Specialized workshops, including brand new workshops on Makerspaces, AI, and Quantum Computing
- Sessions focusing on the future of ECE - including Next Generation Computing, Revolutionizing ECE Curricula, Flipped Classrooms, Robotics and Makerspaces
- 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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Finalize Your 2019-2020 Membership
Renew your membership today to continue receiving ECEDHA membership benefits, including:
- The opportunity to participate in the ECEDHA Annual Survey, a valuable tool in benchmarking your organization in faculty and department head salaries, research budgets, student retention, graduation rates, and much more.
- The opportunity to attend the 2020 ECEDHA Annual Conference and ECExpo
- Complimentary job posting service via the ECEDHA website
- And much more!
Please contact Claire Seifert at
cseifert@ecedha.org
or 312.559.3724 for assistance with your renewal.
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Previously recorded webinars are now available for your on-demand viewing!
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