The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association | | | |
Letter from the Guest Editor
The End of the Semester is Upon Us
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John Janowiak
Executive Director
ECEDHA
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Dear ECEDHA Community,
As the academic year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued engagement and support. Your dedication to your departments and the ECE community has made this year one of meaningful progress and collaboration.
In this issue of the ECEDHA Source, we are pleased to spotlight several highlights from the conference, including a feature on AI Applications and Ethical Considerations, a spotlight on the Vision for ECE in a Rapidly Changing World, and a feature on IEEE President-elect, Mary Ellen Randall's keynote presentation.
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We are also pleased to provide a report on our 2025 Annual Conference Listening Session and Summit Series Kick-off.
ECEDHA Summit Series programming will continue throughout the summer to address critical issues facing our ECEDHA academic members, ECEDHA corporate members, and the ECE community as a whole. Be sure to check your email for important updates on upcoming programs.
We wish you a wonderful end to the academic year and a restful summer ahead!
Best regards,
John Janowiak
Executive Director
ECEDHA
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Newest Mouser Series Explores the Intersection of Sustainable Technology and Engineering Education
Mouser Electronics just released Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine Tech, its newest installment of the Empowering Innovation Together (EIT) technology series. This new series delves into clean technologies that work to improve our environment while providing innovative engineering solutions for the future.
| | | Sustainability in engineering has become fundamental to the renewable energy revolution, with opportunities across agriculture, transportation, and waste management systems. By leveraging IoT, solar power, and data-driven systems, global industries can transform how they generate and consume power. Engineers can implement digital inclusion and green computing to reimagine electronic designs with longevity, repairability, and efficiency at their core. Embedding sustainable principles into the design process creates new and innovative possibilities. | | | 2025 ECEDHA Annual Conference Program Feature | | | |
AI Applications and Ethical Considerations: Preparing Students to Lead Ethically in a Rapidly Evolving Landscape
Insights from the ECEDHA 2025 Annual Conference
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Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept—it's here, reshaping how engineering departments educate students, how companies build products, and how institutions navigate ethical responsibilities. The 2025 ECEDHA Annual Conference featured a session titled "AI Applications and Ethical Considerations," offering faculty, administrators, and industry leaders a chance to explore the practical challenges and opportunities AI introduces ECE education.
The session brough together three leaders in the field:
- John Yue, CEO, Inference.ai
- Dr. Amarda Shehu, Vice President and Chief AI Officer, George Mason University
- Dr. Raziq Yaqub, Associate Professor, Alabama A&M University
Each speaker highlighted not only the technical applications of AI in ECE bu also emphasized how academic programs must evolve to address ethics in meaningful ways.
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John Yue
CEO
Inference.ai
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Dr. Amarda Shehu
Vice President and Chief AI Officer
George Mason University
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Dr. Raziq Yaqub
Associate Professor
Alabama A&M University
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Dennis Roberson's Vision for ECE in a Rapidly Changing World
Keynote Recap from the 2025 ECEDHA Annual Conference
| At the 2025 ECEDHA Annual Conference, Dennis Roberson—President and CEO of Roberson and Associates and one of the most seasoned voices in wireless innovation—delivered a keynote that challenged and inspired electrical and computer engineering leaders to embrace their evolving role in society. With a career spanning executive leadership at IBM, Motorola, AT&T, and service as Vice Provost for Research and Professor at Illinois Institute of Technology, Roberson brought both breadth and depth to his discussion of the trends shaping the ECE discipline. | | | Opening his talk with a nod to the mission of the Marconi Society, where he now serves as Chair, Roberson invited ECE departments to actively connect their work with global efforts in telecommunications, education, and digital inclusion. He emphasized the important relationship between ECEDHA and the Marconi Society, urging participants to nominate promising PhD students for the Young Scholars program and to support a broader academic presence in the Marconi Society's initiatives. | | |
Dennis Roberson
Founder and CEO
Roberson Associates
Chairman
Marconi Society
| | | 2025 ECEDHA Annual Conference Program Feature | | | |
IEEE Attends 2025 ECEDHA Annual Conference
By Debra Gulick
| | | IEEE is the world's largest technical professional association, with more than 480,000 members worldwide. Many IEEE members who serve their universities in leadership positions are also members of ECEDHA. IEEE Educational Activities supports a number of programs that provide opportunities to students to strengthen ECE programs. | | | Mary Ellen Randall, 2025 IEEE President-Elect, provided the keynote address on Friday, March 21, 2025. She is the founder and CEO of Ascot Technologies, Inc., an award-winning software company specializing in enterprise applications and mobile delivery technologies. With over two decades of leadership experience, Randall has held key volunteer roles within IEEE, including IEEE Treasurer, IEEE Vice President of Member and Geographic Activities (MGA), and Region 3 Director. She is the creator of the IEEE MOVE International Community Outreach Program, which provides disaster relief and STEM education, earning her the presigious IEEE Haraden Pratt Award for service. | | |
Mary Ellen Randall
2025 IEEE President-Elect
IEEE
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2025 ECEDHA Annual Conference Listening Session & Summit Series Kick-Off Report
The 2025 ECEDHA Annual Conference Listening Session and ECEDHA Summit Series Kick-off have provided vital opportunities for the ECE community to come together, share insights, and discuss key challenges affecting higher education in the face of shifting federal regulations, political climates, and funding uncertainties.
These events aimed to create a collaborative environment for department heads, faculty, and industry partners to come together to leverage their collective expertise and experiences to generate a wealth of knowledge that will guide future efforts to ensure the growth and sustainability of ECE programs.
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Call for Nominations: Marconi Society's
Paul Baran Young Scholar Award
| | | Nominations are open for the Marconi Society's Paul Baran Young Scholar Award, which recognizes emerging leaders in information and communications technology for innovation, leadership, and societal impact. | |
Young Scholars receive:
- Entry into a distinguished fellowship of influential inventors, with networking opportunities alongside Marconi Fellows like Vint Cerf, Marty Cooper, and Andrea Goldsmith.
- Global recognition and exposure leading to collaborations and career advancements.
- Recognition at the Marconi Awards Gala in Los Angeles, CA, including travel support.
- A $5,000 stipend to support their work.
We're proud to highlight Duschia Bodet, an iREDEFINE participant and a 2024 Young Scholar, showcasing the talent cultivated through the iREDEFINE Workshop.
| Deadline Extended: April 30, 2025 | | | Association Announcements | | ECEDHA Welcomes Our Newest Corporate Members | | | |
The 2026 ECEDHA Annual Conference and ECExpo will occur late March 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa. This premier annual gathering will feature:
- An intensive conference program of Keynotes, Plenary Panels, and breakout sessions
- Specialized programming for ECE Lab Professionals and Students
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ECExpo technology exhibition
- Full-day Workshops
- Ample opportunity for networking
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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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Call for Articles
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| | A Little Engineering Humor | | |
How do electrical engineering students know it's the end of the academic year?
Because all their energy's been dissipated as heat—and their motivation has dropped below the threshold voltage.
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