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Why choose Electrical or Computer Engineering?
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Electrical and Computer Engineering are among the most rapidly developing technological fields today, even in our slowed economy. Creative and innovative experts in ECE are needed to solve tomorrow’s problems as the explosion in technology lifts the global economy to new heights each year. ECE involves the generation, storage, manipulation and transmission of data utilizing electrical and/or photonic energy.
Computer and information technology, telecommunications, energy systems, aerospace, biomedical, image processing, multi-media entertainment, manufacturing, and transportation systems all rely on the expertise of electrical and computer engineers. These industries are eager to employ skilled engineers at substantial salaries.
Students interested in being at the forefront of the ‘information revolution’ and who have a strong aptitude for math should consider this program. |
Why choose Michigan Tech’s ECE Program?
 At Michigan Tech, you’ll have all the advantages of a prestigious engineering program in a small-college atmosphere. Our faculty are easily accessible and enjoy teaching and mentoring our students in their areas of expertise. Our undergraduate students are ‘plugged in’ to research and innovation. Two-thirds of MTU’s patents include undergraduate names.
Our alumni have a well-earned reputation for ‘hitting the ground running’ faster than their competitors from other schools. Big companies seeking our graduates include Bechtel, Rockwell-Collins, Caterpillar, Kimberly-Clarke, GE Aviation, Google, GM, Ford, IBM, Microsoft, Motorolla, and Hitachi. Over 180 companies attend MTU’s Fall Career Fairs. Michigan Tech's Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and in Computer Engineering are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Real-world design and engineering experience:
 The educational and research experiences offered by the Department present our students with a wide-range of opportunities and challenges. Our courses are taught by faculty who are recognized nationally for their contributions to engineering education, research, and practice.
Our unique lab curriculum offers hands-on challenges using state-of-the-art equipment and exceptional facilities. Our students are well-prepared to take on real-world engineering projects in their junior and senior years. Our seniors have the opportunity to participate in year-long capstone design projects that are sponsored by leading technological companies.
Michigan Tech’s enterprise program provides students opportunities to integrate design experiences with business and leadership skills throughout their undergraduate years. Some students choose our highly recommended co-op program to gain practical work experience in ECE fields.
With the Electrical Engineering degree, students can earn a concentration in Photonics. Photonics differs from electronics in that photons replace electrons as the conveyor of information. The photonics arena offers outstanding career opportunities such as robotic sensing and vision, earth and space communication, lasers and optical systems.
What do electrical and computer engineers do?
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Research, design, test and develop:
- Renewable energy solutions
- Hybrid vehicle power
- Data acquisition systems
- Control systems for unmanned aerial vehicle
- Electronic devices for airplane cockpits
- Reliable and safe power grids
- Robotic systems used in manufacturing, biomedical and space industries
- Voice activated control systems in automobiles, to replace dashboard buttons
- Wireless sensor networks
- Image processing systems
- Wireless local positioning
- Multiple, mobile robotic systems
- Modern railroad system engineering
- Innovations for medical solutions
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Currently our students are involved with a wide variety of innovations happening right here at Tech, while pursuing their undergraduate EE or CpE degree:
- Nano-satellite national competition
- Infant heart monitor for third-world countries
- Brainwave sensor
- GPS based applications
- Electronic steering system for GM vehicle
- Star tracking system
- Wireless remote control system for heavy duty autonomous truck
- Action recorder for combat
At Michigan Tech, you can mix your Electrical or Computer Engineering education with other interests very easily through our enterprise program, or by taking elective courses in other disciplines. You can earn a minor in Remote Sensing, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics or one of the other 51 minors offered at Tech.
If you have questions, contact undergraduate Academic Advisor
Judy Donahue
jmdonahu@mtu.edu
906-487-2232
Or the ECE Department at 906-487-2550.
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