News & Events

Recent Articles:

•April 30, 2008 - New ECE Department Head
Dr. Todd Moon says it's an interesting balance to wear two hats, one as professor, the other as the new department head for the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at Utah State.

•February 27, 2008 - Full-Time Lecturer Position Available
Utah State University seeks highly qualified candidates for a full-time, non-tenure track position in Electrical Engineering to support the teaching role of a cooperative BSEE degree program. Those interested may apply here.

•January 17, 2008 - Dr. Wei Ren Recipient of Prestigious NSF CAREER Award
The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of the early career-development activities of those teacher-scholars who most effectively integrate research and education within the context of the mission of their organization.

•January 2, 2008 - New! Department Blog for Senior Design Ideas
A new project has been launched which allows faculty to easily post good ideas they have had for senior design projects to a place where any student can access them.

•October 30, 2007 - Department Head Position Available
Utah State University is seeking applications for the position of Head, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE).

•July 12, 2007 - USU Department Head Going To Virginia Tech
The head of Utah State University’s Electrical and Computer Engineering department is moving on to a new position at Virginia Tech. Tamal Bose will leave USU in August to head the world’s largest wireless research center, which is part of Virginia Tech. He called the decision to leave "bittersweet."

•June 11, 2007 - Engineering State Is Currently Underway
Engineering State is an event held by the College of Engineering for junior and senior high school students. Prospective high school students interested in attending the Utah State University will experience a hands-on, in-depth view of each department within the College of Engineering and solve common problems using the strategies and tools of today's engineers.

•November 1, 2006 - 2006 ECE Magazine Released
This year's department magazine has now been posted with an update on the department and an annual report.

•August 1, 2006 - USU tool will help protect astronauts
It looks like a metallic cross and researchers joke that its purpose is to ward off space vampires. Actually, the Utah State University-built instrument to be installed Thursday on the outside of the International Space Station will play a role in protecting astronauts from a dangerous invisible force: static electricity.

•February 3, 2006 - Two USU professors discover NASA grants in their future. Image data, mission computing processes get more than $725,000
NASA announced Thursday two Utah State University professors have been awarded research grants worth more than $725,000. The grants are part of the Applied Information Systems Research Program, which applies emerging technologies for scientific returns.

•February 1, 2006 - USU robots to work security detail at this year’s Super Bowl
Six robots developed at Utah State University will be deployed to Detroit to help with security at the Super Bowl. Built by Kuchera Defense Systems of Windber, Pa., the mobile Omni-Directional Inspection System (ODIS) robots use high-resolution cameras to scan the undercarriages of vehicles for explosives and contraband.