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Letter from the Guest Editor
Empowering ECE through innovation - TIMEE Programming at the 2025 ECEDHA Annual Conference and ECExpo
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John Janowiak
Executive Director
ECEDHA
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Dear ECEDHA Community,
As we approach the 2025 ECEDHA Annual Conference and ECExpo, I am thrilled to highlight the pivotal role of our T.I.M.E.E. (Technology, Industry Partners, Makers, Entrepreneurship, and Education) programming in shaping the future of ECE. This year’s programming will feature dynamic breakout sessions designed to provide actionable insights and practical approaches to enrich ECE education. One key focus will be integrating AI into ECE curricula, exploring strategies to embed artificial intelligence into our teaching frameworks and ensuring students are well-equipped for the evolving technological landscape. Additionally, we will examine the expanding role of makerspaces, discussing how hands-on, collaborative environments can enhance learning and foster creativity among students.
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Building on the success of last year's program, we are also excited to continue our T.I.M.E.E. Academic Spotlights, a platform for faculty to showcase curriculum innovations, student projects, and new course offerings. This fosters a culture of shared learning and collaboration, strengthening the exchange of ideas within our academic community. In tandem, our Corporate Spotlights will feature industry leaders presenting cutting-edge technologies and solutions, offering valuable perspectives that bridge the gap between academia and industry. A major highlight will be the T.I.M.E.E. artifacts and demos on the ECExpo floor, where attendees can experience groundbreaking innovations firsthand, from interactive prototypes to transformative research applications.
Your engagement in these T.I.M.E.E. sessions are crucial. They serve as a nexus for exchanging ideas, forging partnerships, and collectively advancing ECE education. By participating, you contribute to a vibrant community dedicated to excellence and innovation. I encourage you to join us in Norfolk, Virginia, from March 20-24, 2025, for this premier gathering of ECE professionals. Together, let's inspire and be inspired, driving the future of ECE education forward.
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DigiKey’s Latest Engineering Education Products & Concepts | | |
DigiKey is proud to feature trainer kits for industrial automation primarily built around the Arduino Opta PLC at the 2025 ECEDHA ECExpo. Learn more about the product here via our On-Demand Webinar featuring our talented Applications Engineer, Aaron Dahlen and the Arduino educational program team. | |
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DigiKey Tech Forum
See the comprehensive documentation around the Opta PLC and other industrial automation products
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DigiKey will also be showcasing other Arduino PRO solutions for bridging the gap between rapid prototyping and the production line. Come by to see hardware demonstrations of Arduino’s professional product offerings. | | | |
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Red Pitaya and Arduino just launched a joint kit, the Red Pitaya STEMlab project bundle, available on DigiKey. This kit bridges the gap between Arduino tinkerers and professional engineering tools. By combining Arduino Uno with Red Pitaya STEMlab 125-14, users gain access to an advanced environment for learning and experimenting with signal processing, real-time analysis, and embedded systems. | | |
2025 ECEDHA Annual Conference Program Feature
Innovating ECE Education: T.I.M.E.E. Breakout Sessions
The 2025 ECEDHA Annual Conference will feature an exciting series of T.I.M.E.E. (Technology, Industry Partners, Makers, Entrepreneurship, and Education) breakout sessions on Saturday, March 22, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. These sessions will explore two critical areas shaping the future of electrical and computer engineering (ECE) education: the integration of AI into curriculum design and the expanding role of makerspaces in fostering hands-on innovation.
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The T.I.M.E.E. Working Group is proudly sponsored by DigiKey, Infineon, Keysight, and Red Pitaya, who play a crucial role in supporting innovation in both AI education and makerspaces. Representatives from these companies will also share insights into how their tools, resources, and expertise can help ECE programs integrate AI into their curricula and optimize makerspaces for student learning and research. | |
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2025 ECEDHA Annual Conference Program Feature
T.I.M.E.E. Spotlights & Showcase: Elevating ECE Education
Building on the success of last year’s program, we are excited to once again bring our T.I.M.E.E. Academic Spotlights to the 2025 ECEDHA Annual Conference & ECExpo!
At the 2024 Conference, we introduced academic spotlights alongside our ever-popular Corporate Spotlights, providing a unique opportunity for faculty to share updates on curriculum innovations, student projects, new course offerings, and impactful teaching practices. These rapid-fire presentations allowed peers to exchange ideas and gain insights into the evolving landscape of ECE education. We are thrilled to continue this initiative in 2025, highlighting the latest advancements and shareable best practices from ECE departments.
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Experiential, hands-on learning is a cornerstone of engineering education, offering students tangible engagement with complex concepts that would otherwise remain theoretical. Research has shown that students not only grasp engineering fundamentals more effectively but also develop practical skills that prepare them for industry challenges.
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Templeton and Young Inspire the Next Generation of Engineers through Equitable STEM Outreach Programs
More than 100 students to start off the new year with Rice University’s Young Scholar Invent workshop.
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Diversity in the workplace begins in the high school classroom, where students are inspired to pursue their field of interest.
Joseph Young, assistant teaching professor of electrical and computer engineering, and Brittany Templeton, assistant director for computer science and mathematics in Rice University’s Office of STEM Engagement (R-STEM), work as a dynamic team to provide high school students with equitable STEM learning opportunities.
Since 2021, Young and Templeton have impacted hundreds of high school students annually through R-STEM’s Digital Health Young Scholars Program—a three-week summer experience hosted by R-STEM—as well as shorter workshops taking place during the school year. Young develops curriculum and mentors the students, while Templeton serves as the R-STEM program lead.
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William H. Sanders named RIT’s 11th president
By: Bob Finnerty
Dean of Carnegie Mellon’s College of Engineering praised for his research credentials, innovation in education, success in global partnerships and entrepreneurship, and strong student engagement
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William H. Sanders has been named Rochester Institute of Technology’s 11th president. The current dean of Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering was introduced to the RIT community on Jan. 28.
The RIT Board of Trustees selected Sanders from a national pool of candidates.
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He will assume RIT’s top post July 1, succeeding David Munson who will retire after serving eight years as RIT’s president.
Sanders will lead one of the nation’s leading research universities that enrolls more than 21,300 students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs. With 150,000 alumni worldwide, RIT is internationally recognized and ranked for its leadership in technology, the arts, and design.
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Join Sid Deliwala (University of Pennsylvania) and Y.C. Yang (DigiKey) for an insightful ECE conversation as they preview what’s ahead for T.I.M.E.E. programming at the 2025 ECEDHA Annual Conference and ECExpo—plus what attendees can look forward to! | | |
Featured Virtual Programs | |
2025 ECEDHA Annual Conference and ECExpo
Pre-Conference Webinar - CHIPS Act Update
Thursday, Februrary 27th, 2:00-3:00 pm CT
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Join us as we dive into the latest CHIPS Act updates and their impact on research, workforce development, and semiconductor education.
This webinar is your sneak peek into key themes ahead of the CHIPS Act Update Panel at the 2025 ECEDHA Annual Conference and ECExpo in Norfolk, VA. Don't miss insights from panelists, funding strategies, and emerging opportunities to keep your institution ahead!
Register today - let's start the conversation!
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John Ratliff
Vice President & Executive Director
NSTC Workforce Center of Excellence
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George White
Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships
Georgia Institute of Technology
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Join the upcoming Fire Resilience Hackathon from
February 21 to March 7, hosted by mimik!
Collaborate with experts to develop AI-driven, offline-first solutions for emergency response and disaster recovery.
Compete for $15,000 in cash prizes and $15,000 in-kind support.
Register now to make a real-world impact!
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Virtual Conference:
February 19-21, 2025
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Sharpen your career readiness skills
The HKN Pathways to Industry Conference is a 3-day virtual event that equips students and young professionals with the skills they need to succeed and advises on how to advance in today’s new technology careers. The conference is open to all! Register for the conference and choose which sessions you want to attend: Come to one, two or all sessions. Registration fee covers all learning sessions, networking events, and two scheduled recruitment fairs!
At HKN Pathways to Industry, you will enjoy:
*Interactive sessions with live Q&A
*Dedicated Recruitment Fair hours to visit and interact with our Sponsor/Partners
*Network with your peers and today’s industry experts
*Submit your resume/cv to be sent to all Pathways 2025 Sponsor/Partners
*Schedule one-on-one video chats with any other attendee within the conference platform
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SUMMER SPECTRUM SIZZLE WORKSHOPS
Come join us this Summer for the 3rd annual Undergraduate Spectrum Workshop, tentatively scheduled for June 2-5, 2025 or June 9-12, 2025!
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The first week will be held in Texas at Baylor University or Virginia Tech in Blacksburg Virginia. The second week workshops will be held at NYIT on Long Island, NY or at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins, CO. The workshop includes free room and board for all participants! Special thanks to the National Science Foundation for their sponsorship of this event. Details on participant travel grants to be announced at a later date. | | | |
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Call for Artifacts
2025 ECEDHA ECExpo
T.I.M.E.E./Makerspace Demo
Showcase artifacts from your makerspaces and labs at the Expo to highlight how hands-on projects enhance student learning and creativity!
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IEC 2to4 Scholar Spotlight | |
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Meet Darin Ragin
The IEC 2to4 program is an IEC initiative focused on supporting first-generation, underrepresented minority community college students in their transition to completing four-year ECE degrees. In Fall 2024, the first cohort of 2to4 students received scholarship funds. We invite you to share in their academic journey.
Learn more about the IEC 2to4 program.
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Darin Ragin
IEC 2to4 Scholar
Community College:
Baltimore City College
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I’m Darin Ragin, a computer engineering student at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. I grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, and my passion for STEM started early when I joined the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program in K-8. At first, I was interested in biomedical engineering, but my love for video games and technology led me to computer engineering. In high school, I was dually enrolled at Baltimore City College, where I took online courses during the COVID-19 pandemic. When deciding where to continue my education, I considered the University of Maryland, but the large class sizes weren’t a good fit for me. At UMES, my classes are typically just 6-7 students, which I really appreciate. | | |
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I’ve enjoyed my engineering coursework, and so far, my favorite class has been CAD (Computer-Aided Design). I’ve learned C, but I haven’t taken Python or C++ yet, and I’m looking forward to expanding my programming skills. I haven’t completed an internship yet, but I’m actively looking for opportunities to gain hands-on experience.
Outside of academics, I’m a student-athlete and have competed in track and field at UMES. One of my proudest moments was finishing second in the 400m hurdles at the DSU Sting Invite, where my team had a strong performance. Even though I have friends and family who attended Morgan State, I wanted to experience college in a new environment, and I really like where UMES is located. As I continue my journey in computer engineering, I’m eager to explore new opportunities, gain more technical experience, and prepare for a successful career in the field.
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Association Announcements | |
Registration is now open for the
2025 ECEDHA Annual Conference and ECExpo!
March 20-24, 2025 | Hilton Norfolk The Main in Norfolk, Virginia
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Pre-Conference Workshops
Thursday, March 20th
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Annual Conference
Friday, March 21st - Monday, March 24th
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ECExpo
Friday, March 21st - Sunday, March 23th
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Join us for North America's premier annual ECE academia and industry gathering featuring:
- Keynotes, plenary panels, & breakout sessions
- Specialized programming for Lab Professionals & Students
- ECExpo Technology exhibits
- Full-day workshops
- Regional meetings with peers
- Ample networking opportunities
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For questions, please contact:
Tori Holt, tholt@ecedha.org | 312-268-5601
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ECEDHA Annual Survey
Data Entry Window Closing Soon!
The Annual survey is now open for data entry, the survey will remain open until
February 28th, 2025.
You must submit your responses by this date to gain access to the survey results.
For questions, or login information, contact info@ecedha.org.
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Renew Today!
2024-2025 ECEDHA Memberships
Renew your membership today to continue receiving ECEDHA member benefits:
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The opportunity to attend the 2025 ECEDHA Annual Conference & ECExpo
- Access to online resources, virtual programs, and connect with your peers
- Participation in the Annual Survey, a valuable tool in benchmarking data
- Complimentary Job Posting service
- Corporate connections to the leading companies supporting ECE academia
- And much more!
Contact us for assistance with your renewal:
Membership@ecedha.org
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A Little Engineering Humor | |
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