News /ecee/ en Quantum Scholar’s journey into the future of computing /ecee/quantum-scholars-journey-future-computing <span>Quantum Scholar’s journey into the future of computing</span> <span><span>Charles Ferrer</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-06-09T08:04:31-06:00" title="Monday, June 9, 2025 - 08:04">Mon, 06/09/2025 - 08:04</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecee/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-06/ArjunDalwadi_thumbnail.jpg?h=bfc41e19&amp;itok=vtXyOotG" width="1200" height="800" alt="arjun dalwadi thumbnail"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/ecee/taxonomy/term/52"> News </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/ecee/taxonomy/term/38" hreflang="en">Research</a> </div> <a href="/ecee/charles-ferrer">Charles Ferrer</a> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div> <div class="align-right image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecee/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-06/ArjunDalwadi_QuantumComputer_20250515_JMP_008-Enhanced-NR.jpg?itok=Gmmg7VNH" width="750" height="500" alt="Gyenis Lab with Arjun Dalwadi"> </div> <span class="media-image-caption"> <p><em><span>Dr. Andras Gyenis, assistant professor; Arjun Dalwadi, undergraduate researcher; and Pablo Aramburu Sanchez, graduate mentor, in the Gyenis Quantum Lab, which focuses on protected semi and superconducting qubits.</span></em></p> </span> </div> <p dir="ltr"><span>For most high school students, late-night scrolling on Instagram leads to memes or music clips.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>But for Arjun Dalwadi, a rising third-year electrical and computer engineering student, it led down a different rabbit hole: quantum computing.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Quantum computers could solve complex problems in minutes that would take classical computers decades.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Dalwadi’s curiosity from that Instagram scroll has followed him in his quest to immerse himself in all things quantum.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“ɫƵ has been an incredible place to explore quantum and all it has to offer,” he said. “You’re surrounded by faculty members and students who want you to grow and give you the opportunity to contribute in real ways to the field.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Like many incoming engineering students, he considered mechanical or aerospace engineering—fields with already visible, well-known career paths. However, Dalwadi soon realized that electrical and computer engineering could offer a broader foundation, touching everything from space exploration to digital security and quantum.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“Electrical and computer engineering have applications in every industry, including the very technologies that quantum systems depend on and the design and operation of quantum systems themselves.”</span></p><h3><span>Building a quantum-ready workforce</span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span>Today, more than 3,000 Colorado workers are&nbsp;</span><a href="https://oedit.colorado.gov/blog-post/quantum-its-real-its-here-and-colorado-is-leading-the-way" rel="nofollow"><span>employed in the quantum workforce</span></a><span>, supporting over 30 companies that span quantum sensing, networking and computing.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>That movement is only gaining momentum, with job growth in quantum expected to reach 30,000 in the next decade in the Mountain West.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>As the industry grows, so does the need for engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs trained in the challenges and opportunities that quantum presents.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“Quantum engineering is a rapidly growing field, so we need engineers and scientists with solid quantum knowledge to work in this area,” said&nbsp;</span><a href="/ecee/andras-gyenis" rel="nofollow"><span>András Gyenis</span></a><span>, an assistant professor in electrical engineering and one of Dalwadi’s research mentors.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“Quantum is very different from classical physics,” Gyenis explained. “Getting used to the concepts and building intuition as early as possible is critical for students so that they can become part of a strong quantum-ready workforce.”&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>He believes that undergraduate research experience is one of the best ways to achieve that.</span></p><h3><span>Pushing the boundaries in quantum research</span></h3> <div class="align-right image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecee/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-06/ArjunDalwadi_QuantumComputer_20250515_JMP_054-Enhanced-NR.jpg?itok=NoovZIGi" width="750" height="500" alt="Arjun Dalwadi quantum puck"> </div> <span class="media-image-caption"> <p><em><span>Dalwadi loads a chip onto the "puck," which has the cavity necessary to support the quantum electrodynamic properties of the on-chip devices.</span></em></p> </span> </div> <p dir="ltr"><span>In fall 2024, Dalwadi joined&nbsp;</span><a href="/lab/gyenis/" rel="nofollow"><span>Gyenis’s research group</span></a><span>, which focuses on quantum hardware and the development of more stable, coherent quantum devices. The lab explores superconducting qubits—tiny circuits etched into a superconducting material that behave like an artificial atom. When multiple qubits are combined onto a chip, they can interact with each other and we can operate multi-qubit gates, creating a quantum processor.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“Our projects are at the intersection of quantum materials and quantum information science,” Gyenis said. “By improving how qubits behave and interact, we’re working toward systems that are not only powerful, but reliable enough for real-world use.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Dalwadi is designing a new sample holder for testing superconducting qubits inside a dilution refrigerator—an advanced system that cools experiments down to just a few millikelvin, a thousand times colder than outer space, to allow the chip to become superconductive and protect the delicate quantum system from thermal noise.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“It’s such a wild environment,” Dalwadi said. “You’re working with temperatures near absolute zero to isolate these artificial atoms and preserve the quantum state.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>He compared a qubit’s sensitivity to a wiffle ball precariously balanced on top of a thin, tall pole, teetering and vulnerable to the slightest disturbance.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“The slightest gust of wind could knock the wiffle ball off, and it would be impossible to replace it on the pole in the exact position it was in before it was knocked off. That’s what happens if a qubit is uncontrollably perturbed by the environment—the quantum information is lost,” he explained.</span></p> <div class="align-left image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecee/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-06/ArjunDalwadi_QuantumComputer_20250515_JMP_035-Enhanced-NR_0.jpg?itok=AhT3I1Tc" width="750" height="1125" alt="Arjun Dalwadi dilution fridge"> </div> <span class="media-image-caption"> <p><em><span>Dalwadi dispatches the old sample holder from the dilution fridge to replace it with the new assembly.</span></em></p> </span> </div> <p dir="ltr"><span>This is why shielding qubits from environmental noise is so critical, especially from electromagnetic interference. Dalwadi noted that the operating frequencies of superconducting qubits are close to those of everyday wireless technologies, such as Bluetooth and cellular networks, making them especially prone to unintended coupling with stray radio waves.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The new sample holder Dalwadi is developing addresses some of the limitations of the lab’s previous design. Notably, it allows researchers to test more devices in a single cooldown cycle—a process that can take days. With the ability to connect up to 12 signal lines, compared to just four in the old design, the updated holder can support multi-qubit chips.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“For example, one qubit might need a drive line, a readout line and a flux bias line—that’s already three lines,” Dalwadi said. “The new design allows us to pack more versatility into each experiment and examine more qubits per cooldown cycle.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Dalwadi’s work spans RF engineering, printed circuit board (PCB) design, CAD modeling, precision manufacturing and collaboration with graduate students and postdocs to meet experimental needs with optimal performance in a robust, compact assembly.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“Arjun has done a fantastic job as an undergraduate researcher in my lab. He demonstrates exceptional independent problem-solving skills, learning new software skills and studying scientific papers,” Gyenis said. “Even when he saw certain engineering problems for the first time, he did his own research and kept going until he found the solution.”</span></p><h3><span>Early research, big opportunities</span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span>Dalwadi’s research experience is made possible through CU Engineering’s&nbsp;</span><a href="/engineering/discovery-learning-apprenticeship-dla-program" rel="nofollow"><span>Discovery Learning Apprenticeship</span></a><span> (DLA) program, which allows undergraduates to gain meaningful research experience alongside faculty mentors.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“I never imagined I’d be contributing to actual quantum experiments this early,” Dalwadi said. “It’s made me more confident in the idea that I can have a career in quantum.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>And he’s not just focused on the hardware. In high school, he wrote an essay on the looming impact of quantum computing on encryption and cybersecurity, topics that are becoming more urgent as quantum processors grow in power.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“Our current internet security is predicated on problems that are near-impossible for classical computers to solve. RSA2048, for example, would take a classical computer trillions of years to break with a brute force attack,” he said. “But a 20-million-qubit quantum computer could theoretically crack RSA2048 in just eight hours. That’s unimaginable computational power.”</span></p><h3><span>Quantum community and vision for the future</span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span>Dalwadi’s ongoing fascination with the quantum world led him to apply and join the&nbsp;</span><a href="/physics/quantum-scholars" rel="nofollow"><span>Quantum Scholars</span></a><span>, a program at ɫƵ that supports undergraduate students interested in quantum research and education.&nbsp;</span></p><div class="feature-layout-callout feature-layout-callout-medium"><div class="ucb-callout-content"><p><i class="fa-solid fa-quote-left fa-2x ucb-icon-color-gold">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;<span><strong>Quantum is going to be everywhere—finance, pharma, energy and even weather forecasting. We need scientists and researchers who can bridge the gap between the theory and the real-world implementation.”&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p><span>Arjun Dalwadi, electrical &amp; computer engineering student</span></p></div></div><p dir="ltr"><span>As a scholar, Dalwadi receives mentorship, professional development and monthly community events where students explore the real-world impact of quantum science. The program introduces scholars to mentors, alumni and industry professionals who are shaping the future of quantum. Hearing directly from researchers at Colorado-based startups who are front and center of quantum technologies is something that Dalwadi notes as invaluable.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“It’s been amazing to connect with other students and scientists who are just as excited about quantum,” he said. “You don’t feel like you’re exploring something niche or isolated. You’re part of an exciting scientific community.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Looking ahead, Dalwadi hopes to pursue a PhD in quantum information science, focusing on hybrid classical-quantum systems.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>One area he’s especially passionate about is quantum computing’s potential in drug discovery and molecular modeling, fields where classical computers often struggle to simulate the complex interactions between atoms and molecules. Quantum computing, he explained, could dramatically accelerate research timelines, therefore reducing the years needed for drug development and clinical trials.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“To me, it’s not just a computational leap, but it’s the potential to save lives and make healthcare more accessible,” Dalwadi said.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“Engineers work to solve problems and make life better for everyone. Quantum is just the next step in that mission. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for a world propelled by quantum technologies.”</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Arjun Dalwadi, a third-year electrical and computer engineering student, is immersing himself in all things quantum through the Quantum Scholars program and as an undergraduate researcher in the Gyenis Lab. Dalwadi is on the journey to make an impact for quantum computing. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:04:31 +0000 Charles Ferrer 2721 at /ecee ECEE hosting interdisciplinary control & autonomy workshop /ecee/2025/05/30/ecee-hosting-interdisciplinary-control-autonomy-workshop <span>ECEE hosting interdisciplinary control &amp; autonomy workshop</span> <span><span>Charles Ferrer</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-05-30T12:10:54-06:00" title="Friday, May 30, 2025 - 12:10">Fri, 05/30/2025 - 12:10</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecee/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-05/2018_Aerials105GA.JPG?h=ea160b01&amp;itok=N6VdwzAM" width="1200" height="800" alt="ɫƵ Campus Aerial photo"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/ecee/taxonomy/term/52"> News </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering will be hosting a Rocky Mountain Workshop on Control and Autonomy in partnership with CU Colorado Springs on July 11. Join us for a one-day workshop designed to spark connections and collaboration among control scientists and engineers across Colorado and beyond. <br> </div> <script> window.location.href = `/ecee/rocky-mountain-control-and-autonomy-workshop-2025`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 30 May 2025 18:10:54 +0000 Charles Ferrer 2720 at /ecee Bri-Mathias Hodge to explore geothermal energy development in Colorado /ecee/2025/05/30/bri-mathias-hodge-explore-geothermal-energy-development-colorado <span>Bri-Mathias Hodge to explore geothermal energy development in Colorado</span> <span><span>Charles Ferrer</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-05-30T11:57:03-06:00" title="Friday, May 30, 2025 - 11:57">Fri, 05/30/2025 - 11:57</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecee/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-05/geothermal%20energy.jpg?h=16013371&amp;itok=l7Tegqvt" width="1200" height="800" alt="geothermal energy"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/ecee/taxonomy/term/52"> News </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Professor Bri-Mathias Hodge’s team received a New Frontiers grant by ɫƵ to explore the technological and social dimensions of geothermal energy development in Colorado. Hodge is collaborating with Shae Frydenlund from the Center for Asian Studies on this project. </div> <script> window.location.href = `/researchinnovation/2025/05/27/three-teams-take-flight-rio-new-frontiers-planning-grants`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 30 May 2025 17:57:03 +0000 Charles Ferrer 2719 at /ecee Professor Emeritus Russell Hayes remembered for contributions to research and mentorship /ecee/professor-emeritus-russell-hayes-remembered-contributions-research-and-mentorship <span>Professor Emeritus Russell Hayes remembered for contributions to research and mentorship</span> <span><span>Charles Ferrer</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-05-13T15:43:28-06:00" title="Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - 15:43">Tue, 05/13/2025 - 15:43</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecee/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-02/Russell.jpg?h=089232ec&amp;itok=Yj0flAGD" width="1200" height="800" alt="Russell Hayes"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/ecee/taxonomy/term/52"> News </a> </div> <a href="/ecee/charles-ferrer">Charles Ferrer</a> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div> <div class="align-right image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecee/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-02/Russell.jpg?itok=f9erEcUy" width="750" height="1178" alt="Russell Hayes"> </div> <span class="media-image-caption"> <p><em><span>Russell Everett Hayes</span></em></p> </span> </div> <p dir="ltr"><span>Russell Everett Hayes, a beloved faculty member and professor emeritus in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering (ECEE), died on February 9, 2025. He was 89. A private memorial will be held in early-June.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Hayes joined the ɫƵ faculty in 1963 after completing his PhD in electrical engineering at Stanford University. Over the course of more than 35 years, he helped shape the department’s graduate program and mentored students and colleagues through his research and teaching. He retired in 1999 and remained connected to the department as an active emeritus professor.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Hayes’ research focused on the physics of semiconductor devices, particularly for microwave, optical and solar energy applications, areas that laid important foundations for both the digital age and the advancement of energy technologies.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“Russ was often ahead of his time,” said Professor Emeritus Frank Barnes, who hired Hayes in the early-1960s. “I remember talking with him about building 3D semiconductor devices long before industry caught on. He was looking into these problems in the 1990s or earlier, and now, decades later, technologies like these are critical to making artificial intelligence possible.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Barnes, a former department chair, also described Hayes as instrumental in building the culture and reputation of the department.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“He helped me build the kind of faculty I wanted the department to grow around,” Barnes said. “Russell’s presence helped establish an environment at ECEE that allowed us to recruit top senior faculty and build something special.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Throughout his career, Hayes published more than 40 research papers and completed prestigious fellowships at institutions such as Cornell University and the Royal Radar Establishment in England. He once described his work as being “on the physics end of electrical engineering.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“He was right at the frontier of the field,” Barnes recalled. “We went from point-contact transistors to devices on chip and then to integrated circuits. It was a very dynamic time in electrical engineering and Russ was right in the middle of it.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Barnes also shared a unique story that captured Hayes’ dedication to his students.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“When I was department chair, I received a letter from a student Russ had failed in a course. Instead of complaining, the student thanked him,” Barnes said. “Russ had spent time helping him, working with him and trying to help him understand the material. He didn’t lower his standards, but he genuinely cared. That kind of commitment is rare.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Hayes was equally admired as a teacher and mentor. He advised numerous graduate students, including now-professor Bart Van Zeghbroeck and former IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society president James Crescenzi. His mentorship had a lasting impact on their careers and on the department as a whole.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“Russ was my mentor, benefactor and friend,” Van Zeghbroeck said. “He was one of the big influences in my life and a major factor in my leaving IBM and joining CU in 1990. I will never forget him.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Distinguished Professor Zoya Popovic remembers Hayes as the first person to welcome her to the department when she joined.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“Russell was a wonderful colleague, who was honest and wise with advice,” Popovic said.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“We had many fun technical conversations related to electromagnetics and semiconductors and Russell was always curious. He loved doing anything outdoors and enjoyed a good glass of wine with friends.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Distinguished Professor Dragan Maksimovic echoed these sentiments, describing Hayes as “a model scientist, engineer, teacher and colleague and was an exceptional leader who was always willing to listen, offering thoughtful insights and providing constructive guidance.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Even in retirement, Hayes maintained close ties with former colleagues. His farewell message to the department in 1999 concluded with the simple but powerful line: “Please take care of our department: it is a special place.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Outside of his academic career, Hayes lived life fully and adventurously. A passionate mountaineer and environmentalist, he was active in the Colorado Mountain Club, serving as president and teaching in the club’s mountaineering school. He also contributed to local conservation efforts as a member of the Boulder County Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Above all, Hayes is remembered not only for his technical contributions, but also for his generosity, integrity and warmth.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>As Professor Emeritus Garret Moddel reflected, “Russell was a special person. Those of us who had the privilege to spend time with him will miss him.”</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Russell Hayes, professor emeritus, remembered for microwave and optical research and mentorship with the Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering at ɫƵ. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 13 May 2025 21:43:28 +0000 Charles Ferrer 2717 at /ecee First MS-EE on Coursera Graduate: Matt Daiter's Story /ecee/2025/05/06/first-ms-ee-coursera-graduate-matt-daiters-story <span>First MS-EE on Coursera Graduate: Matt Daiter's Story</span> <span><span>Rossette Reid</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-05-06T12:44:48-06:00" title="Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 12:44">Tue, 05/06/2025 - 12:44</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecee/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-05/Matthew%20Daiter.jpg?h=e615043d&amp;itok=mtIqONDq" width="1200" height="800" alt="Matthew Daiter"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/ecee/taxonomy/term/52"> News </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/ecee/taxonomy/term/20" hreflang="en">Alumni</a> <a href="/ecee/taxonomy/term/199" hreflang="en">MS-EE on Coursera</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecee/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/article-image/logo_-university_of_colorado_boulder_coursera_joint_logo_925px_color.png?itok=HLUOZI4m" width="1500" height="186" alt="CU and Coursera"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><h3>No Undergrad, No Problem — How Matt Daiter Earned His ɫƵ MSEE Online&nbsp;</h3> <div class="align-right image_style-small_square_image_style"> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_square_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecee/sites/default/files/styles/small_square_image_style/public/2025-05/Matthew%20Daiter.jpg?h=e615043d&amp;itok=L_wPAQPJ" width="375" height="375" alt="Matthew Daiter"> </div> </div> <p class="lead">Matt Daiter became the first graduate of ɫƵ's online MS-EE on Coursera program without needing a traditional application process. He valued the program's flexibility, stating</p><blockquote><p class="lead"><em>"You can choose your own path, you can set your own rules, and you can just go into these niche areas that you really want to explore."</em></p></blockquote><p class="lead">His success demonstrates how performance-based admissions opens doors for motivated students regardless of their academic background.</p><p class="lead">For more information, read the&nbsp;<a href="https://blog.coursera.org/no-undergrad-no-problem-how-matt-daiter-earned-his-cu-boulder-msee-onlineno-un/" rel="nofollow">blog</a>.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>No Undergrad, No Problem — How Matt Daiter Earned His ɫƵ MSEE Online</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 06 May 2025 18:44:48 +0000 Rossette Reid 2716 at /ecee As AI explosion threatens progress on climate change, these researchers are seeking solutions /ecee/2025/04/21/ai-explosion-threatens-progress-climate-change-these-researchers-are-seeking-solutions <span>As AI explosion threatens progress on climate change, these researchers are seeking solutions</span> <span><span>Charles Ferrer</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-04-21T12:40:11-06:00" title="Monday, April 21, 2025 - 12:40">Mon, 04/21/2025 - 12:40</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecee/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-04/kyri%20baker%20bri%20hodge.jpg?h=34bbd072&amp;itok=97g5ApND" width="1200" height="800" alt="Bri Mathias Hodge and Kyri Baker"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/ecee/taxonomy/term/52"> News </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/ecee/taxonomy/term/38" hreflang="en">Research</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Bri-Mathias Hodge, professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer &amp; Energy Engineering and Kyri Baker, associate professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, suggest that if future data centers are placed in the right location and equipped with energy storage technologies, they can run on 100 percent clean energy.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/today/2025/04/16/ai-explosion-threatens-progress-climate-change-these-researchers-are-seeking-solutions`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:40:11 +0000 Charles Ferrer 2690 at /ecee Quantum technique could transform remote sensing, infrastructure monitoring /ecee/quantum-technique-could-transform-remote-sensing-infrastructure-monitoring <span>Quantum technique could transform remote sensing, infrastructure monitoring</span> <span><span>Charles Ferrer</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-04-16T13:14:11-06:00" title="Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 13:14">Wed, 04/16/2025 - 13:14</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecee/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-04/Quantum%20Lab_Juliet%20Gopinath_Photo1.jpg?h=3afe5a7b&amp;itok=OEThenAR" width="1200" height="800" alt="Quantum Lab Juliet Gopinath with graduate students"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/ecee/taxonomy/term/52"> News </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/ecee/taxonomy/term/38" hreflang="en">Research</a> <a href="/ecee/taxonomy/term/157" hreflang="en">quantum engineering</a> </div> <a href="/ecee/charles-ferrer">Charles Ferrer</a> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p dir="ltr"><span>A team of ɫƵ researchers has introduced a quantum sensing technique that could lead to improvements in how we monitor infrastructure, detect changes in the environment and conduct geophysical studies.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Led by&nbsp;</span><a href="/faculty/juliet-gopinath/" rel="nofollow"><span>Juliet Gopinath</span></a><span>, Alfred T. and Betty E. Look Endowed Professor in the&nbsp;</span><a href="/ecee/" rel="nofollow"><span>Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering</span></a><span>, and physics doctoral student Gregory Krueper, the team used a quantum mechanics technique known as cascaded phase sensing, which enables a single sensor to measure multiple variables with extraordinary precision.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Current sensors typically measure temperature, strain or vibrations at a single point, limiting their effectiveness for large-scale monitoring. The new technique&nbsp;</span><a href="https://arxiv.org/abs/2304.08545" rel="nofollow"><span>published in Physical Review A</span></a><span> employs pulses of “squeezed” light—a quantum state that reduces measurement uncertainty beyond classical limits—to collect data from multiple locations along a single optical path.&nbsp;</span></p><h2><span>A new era of sensing technology</span></h2> <div class="align-right image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecee/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-04/Quantum%20Lab_Juliet%20Gopinath_Photo1.jpg?itok=1NxeOIkc" width="750" height="621" alt="Quantum Lab Juliet Gopinath with graduate students"> </div> <span class="media-image-caption"> <p><span>Graduate students Sara Moore and Greg Krueper&nbsp;with Professor Juliet Gopinath.</span></p> </span> </div> <p dir="ltr"><span>The team’s breakthrough stems from an unexpected challenge.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Optical fiber sensors, which are widely used for monitoring infrastructure and environmental changes, often lose more than 99% of their original probe light, making it seem impossible to integrate quantum techniques. However, Gopinath and the research group found inspiration in two key sources.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“Gravitational wave detectors have successfully used quantum-enhanced light to improve their sensitivity,” Krueper said. “At the same time, recent advancement in classical fiber sensing introduced a method to divide the fiber into separate regions with embedded reflectors. By combining these ideas, and by collecting both reflected and transmitted light, we were able to make a distributed fiber quantum sensor.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Their approach sends a series of quantum-enhanced light pulses through an optical fiber, using strategically placed reflectors to divide the fiber into distinct measurement zones.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Unlike traditional sensors that measure only one variable at a time, this method allows a single fiber to simultaneously capture precise data from multiple locations.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“By leveraging quantum mechanics, our method enables simultaneous, high-precision measurements at different points along a single sensor,” Gopinath said. “This could greatly improve applications like infrastructure integrity monitoring and environmental sensing.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>While the results are promising, a major hurdle remains: the quantum light source.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Current setups are large and costly. The next step for their research is to develop a portable, chip-based version of the light source, similar to the photonic technology found in modern smartphones. This advancement would pave the way for practical quantum sensors that can be used in the field.</span></p><h2><span>Applications in environmental, geophysical sensing and infrastructure monitoring</span></h2><p dir="ltr"><span>Monitoring infrastructure—such as bridges, tunnels and pipelines—currently relies on traditional sensors placed at specific points to track structural health. These methods can be limited in scope and fail to provide a real-time, comprehensive view of an entire structure.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Cascaded phase sensing, as this project explored, addressed this gap by allowing a single optical fiber-based sensor to monitor multiple locations along its length with extreme precision. This continuous, high-resolution data collection could detect tiny vibrations or structural instabilities in real time.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Such advancements would allow engineers to proactively address maintenance needs, prevent failures and extend the lifespan of critical infrastructure, ultimately improving public safety and reducing costs.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The technique also has implications for environmental monitoring and geophysical studies. By placing sensors in natural settings, researchers could track subtle changes in temperature, pressure or seismic activity with unprecedented accuracy. This could improve early detection of earthquakes, monitor groundwater movement or study underground structures without invasive drilling.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>According to Gopinath, this work represents a new paradigm for quantum sensing that could start an entire field of study.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“Many practical opportunities present themselves, ranging from neuroscience to seismic studies to energy infrastructure,” Gopinath said. “The work can provide a powerful method for sensitive remote sensing using quantum light and optical fibers.”</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>A team of ɫƵ researchers has introduced a quantum sensing technique that could lead to improvements in how we monitor infrastructure, detect changes in the environment and conduct geophysical studies. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:14:11 +0000 Charles Ferrer 2688 at /ecee Innovative electrical & computer engineering projects tackle real-world challenges /ecee/innovative-electrical-computer-engineering-projects-tackle-real-world-challenges <span>Innovative electrical &amp; computer engineering projects tackle real-world challenges</span> <span><span>Charles Ferrer</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-04-11T15:58:42-06:00" title="Friday, April 11, 2025 - 15:58">Fri, 04/11/2025 - 15:58</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecee/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-04/wireandtiredcollaboration.jpg?h=2848f5af&amp;itok=zWNEyQHV" width="1200" height="800" alt="Wired and Tired 2025 project collaboration"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/ecee/taxonomy/term/52"> News </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/ecee/taxonomy/term/151" hreflang="en">students</a> </div> <a href="/ecee/charles-ferrer">Charles Ferrer</a> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><div class="ucb-box ucb-box-title-left ucb-box-alignment-right ucb-box-style-fill ucb-box-theme-lightgray"><div class="ucb-box-inner"><div class="ucb-box-title"><span>Join Us at Expo 2025!</span></div><div class="ucb-box-content"><p dir="ltr"><span><strong>Who:</strong> K-12 Students, prospective CU Engineers and community members</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span><strong>When: </strong>Friday, April 25, 2 - 5 p.m.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://cubuffs.com/facilities/indoor-practice-facility/13" rel="nofollow"><span>CU Indoor Practice Facility</span></a><span>,&nbsp;</span><a href="/map/?id=336#!m/204891" rel="nofollow"><span>2150 Colorado Ave., Boulder, CO</span></a></p><p dir="ltr"><span><strong>Parking: </strong>Available in&nbsp;</span><a href="/map?id=336#!ce/2739?ct/26118,2739,56770,56771,56783,56784,56785,56836,70209?m/574511?mc/40.00769,-105.260536?z/18.253624625174826?lvl/0" rel="nofollow"><span>Lot 436 and the Regent Parking Garage</span></a><span> for $5.</span></p></div></div></div><p dir="ltr"><span>Graduating seniors from the&nbsp;</span><a href="/ecee/" rel="nofollow"><span>Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering (ECEE)</span></a><span> are set to showcase their capstone projects at the&nbsp;</span><a href="/engineering/expo" rel="nofollow"><span>2025 Engineering Project Expo&nbsp;</span></a><span>on April 25. This highly anticipated CU Engineering event highlights the creativity, technical expertise and problem-solving skills of students as they tackle real-world challenges.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>At this year’s expo, 17 ECEE capstone teams will present a diverse range of projects that push the boundaries of technology and innovation. Featured designs include a solid plastic cube embedded with electronics that can be activated by a magic wand, a remote sensor designed to monitor soil health and a three-axis motor controller developed for robotic surgery.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The projects address critical areas in sustainability, advanced environmental sensing, robotics and biomedical applications, demonstrating the students’ ability to design, test and propose solutions for real-world impact.</span></p><h3><span>The capstone experience: from concept to prototype</span></h3> <div class="align-left image_style-small_500px_25_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_500px_25_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecee/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/2025-04/wavegenwarrior_runningcalibrationtests.jpeg?itok=NLupkmFe" width="375" height="281" alt="Wavegen Warriors 2025"> </div> <span class="media-image-caption"> <p>A teammate from Wavegen Warriors runs calibration tests.</p> </span> </div> <p dir="ltr"><span>The&nbsp;</span><a href="/ecee/academics/undergraduate-programs/senior-design" rel="nofollow"><span>ECEE Capstone Design course</span></a><span> is a two-semester program required for all graduating&nbsp; students in the department. Over the course of the year, students collaborate in teams to bring a product from initial concept to functional prototype. Each team partners with an industry or faculty sponsor to define a product, explore possible technologies and develop custom electrical and computing solutions.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“The most memorable aspect of being part of the capstone experience has been going through the technology research and development process,” said Andrew Ausonio, an electrical engineering major leading the team Wavegen Warriors.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“Celebrating the victories as a team, pushing through the moments of trial and error and getting excited when someone comes up with a quick solution on the fly is such a wonderful and exhilarating experience,” he said.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>This hands-on experience prepares students for engineering careers by immersing them in the full product development cycle from brainstorming and design to testing and implementation.</span></p><h3><span>Innovative student projects to look out for</span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span>Among the standout teams at Expo 2025 are:</span></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><span><strong>Wavegen Warriors</strong>&nbsp;– Exploring an approach to imaging objects based on their interaction with RF fields. This tomography-based technology could one day be used to detect buried landmines.</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span><strong>OGCAD </strong>– Collaborating with&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.teradyne.com/" rel="nofollow"><span>Teradyne</span></a><span> to build an automated measurement system for component characterization, complete with a web-based interface.</span></li><li dir="ltr"><span><strong>Wired and Tired</strong> – Developing a Power over Ethernet-powered air purification system with&nbsp;</span><a href="https://sinclair-digital.com/" rel="nofollow"><span>Sinclair Digital</span></a><span> designed for hotel rooms, with remote control functionality and enhanced energy efficiency.</span></li></ul><h3><span><strong>Wired &amp; Tired: Smart air quality control over Ethernet</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span>One of this year’s innovative projects comes from the Wired &amp; Tired team, which is developing an air quality control system powered entirely through Power over Ethernet (PoE). Partnering with Sinclair Digital, the team is designing a plug-and-play air purification system that integrates seamlessly into smart buildings.</span></p> <div class="align-right image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecee/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-04/wireandtiredcollaboration.jpg?itok=66tnYzuJ" width="750" height="565" alt="Wired and Tired 2025 project collaboration"> </div> <span class="media-image-caption"> <p>Wired and Tired team collaborate to develop an air purification system using Ethernet power.</p> </span> </div> <p dir="ltr"><span>“PoE is typically used for networking, but it also offers a more efficient way to power devices without needing a separate power infrastructure,” said Kira Goo, an integrated design engineering student with an electrical engineering emphasis. “Our system is designed to be easy to install and maintain within existing PoE networks.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Their system features sensors that monitor particulate matter, temperature, humidity and pressure, triggering an air purifier when pollutant levels exceed acceptable limits. Data is then stored both locally and in a web cloud, hopefully allowing building managers to monitor air quality in real-time.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“Sinclair Digital gave us the overall concept, but a lot of the design choices were left up to us to work with,” Goo said. “We’ve had regular meetings with them to refine our approach and ensure our solution aligns with their needs.”</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The team has faced challenges in learning PoE technology, which is not typically covered in depth in ECEE coursework. They also had to explore HVAC concepts, such as airflow dynamics and static pressure, to design an effective purification system.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Beyond the technical aspects, teamwork has been a vital component of their success. The team uses a Discord server for coordination and has benefited from team bonding activities, such as holding a team dinner. Building camaraderie is an important component to the project, the team noted.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Now in the final stretch, the team is focused on integrating and testing their system to meet performance benchmarks. The main push now is integration, testing and making sure their air purifying system can use power over Ethernet, which is a key requirement for their project.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>“A memorable aspect of being part of our capstone team was learning to divide and conquer,” Goo said. “Whether that was coding, building circuits, constructing hardware or eating a 12-person ice cream cake between the six of us, we always found a way to get it done while having fun.”</span></p><h3><span><strong>Industry collaboration</strong></span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span>Under the leadership of Scholar in Residence Eric Bogatin, the capstone design program partners with professionals from industry organizations who want to provide a collaborative hands-on experience for students.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>This year’s sponsors include leading organizations such as&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.baesystems.com/en/home" rel="nofollow"><span>BAE Systems</span></a><span>, the&nbsp;</span><a href="/center/spacegrant/" rel="nofollow"><span>Colorado Space Grant Consortium</span></a><span>,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.biosensorsolutions.com/" rel="nofollow"><span>BioSensor Solutions</span></a><span>,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.emerson.com/en-us" rel="nofollow"><span>Emerson</span></a><span>,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.medtronic.com/en-us/index.html" rel="nofollow"><span>Medtronic</span></a><span>,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.qlplus.org/" rel="nofollow"><span>Quality of Life Plus</span></a><span> and&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.qualcomm.com/" rel="nofollow"><span>Qualcomm</span></a><span>. Their mentorship and support provide students with invaluable insights into industry insights and professional engineering practices.</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Graduating seniors from ECEE will present 17 capstone projects at the 2025 Engineering Project Expo on April 25. These innovations span sustainability, robotics, environmental sensing and biomedical tech showcasing student creativity and real-world impact. Join us! </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:58:42 +0000 Charles Ferrer 2685 at /ecee An ultrafast microscope makes movies one femtosecond at a time /ecee/2025/04/03/ultrafast-microscope-makes-movies-one-femtosecond-time <span>An ultrafast microscope makes movies one femtosecond at a time</span> <span><span>Charles Ferrer</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-04-03T18:24:53-06:00" title="Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 18:24">Thu, 04/03/2025 - 18:24</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecee/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-04/nano%20imaging.jpg?h=073078c1&amp;itok=6PPH-Uw8" width="1200" height="800" alt="nano imaging"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/ecee/taxonomy/term/52"> News </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/ecee/taxonomy/term/38" hreflang="en">Research</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>New ɫƵ research harnesses the power of an ultrafast microscope to study molecular movement in space and time. </div> <script> window.location.href = `/asmagazine/2025/03/11/ultrafast-microscope-makes-movies-one-femtosecond-time`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:24:53 +0000 Charles Ferrer 2683 at /ecee Exciting news: MS-EE degree becomes MS-ECE starting fall 2025 /ecee/ms-ee-degree-becomes-ms-ece-starting-fall-2025 <span>Exciting news: MS-EE degree becomes MS-ECE starting fall 2025</span> <span><span>Rossette Reid</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-03-14T10:26:25-06:00" title="Friday, March 14, 2025 - 10:26">Fri, 03/14/2025 - 10:26</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecee/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-03/CU%20Balloons%20and%20Flatirons.jpeg?h=8d8bdb67&amp;itok=Fktg-xZc" width="1200" height="800" alt="CU balloons and Flatirons"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/ecee/taxonomy/term/52"> News </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/ecee/taxonomy/term/181" hreflang="en">news</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead"><span>Beginning fall 2025, the ɫƵ’s Department of Electrical, Computer &amp; Energy Engineering is excited to announce that the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MS-EE) will be officially renamed the Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS-ECE).</span></p> <div class="align-right image_style-small_500px_25_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_500px_25_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecee/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/2025-03/CU%20Balloons%20and%20Flatirons.jpeg?itok=dIwYdWly" width="375" height="281" alt="CU balloons and Flatirons"> </div> </div> <p class="lead"><span><strong>Why the change?</strong></span><br><span>This new title better reflects the comprehensive graduate coursework and innovative faculty expertise offered within the department. By incorporating 'Computer Engineering' into the degree title, the department now more effectively showcases the specialized knowledge and skills students acquire, providing a distinct competitive advantage. This change ensures that graduates are better positioned to stand out in a rapidly evolving job market.</span></p><p class="lead"><span><strong>What this means for the future</strong></span><br><span>The updated MS-ECE degree name is part of a larger effort to ensure that the department’s degree titles reflect the full scope of innovative research and learning opportunities available while also aligning with the evolving needs of students and employers in today’s interconnected world.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="lead"><em><span><strong>Note</strong>: The degree requirements will remain the same; only the diploma name is changing.</span></em></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Beginning fall 2025, the ɫƵ’s Department of Electrical, Computer &amp; Energy Engineering is excited to announce that the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MS-EE) will be officially renamed the Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS-ECE).</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:26:25 +0000 Rossette Reid 2679 at /ecee