Electrical & Computer Engineering
Innovation in Energy, Systems, and Global Connectivity
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Contact
Barrows Hall, Room 101
Orono, ME 04469
P
207.581.2224
About
It is our mission to educate students in the professional practice of electrical and computer engineering. Our educational programs encourage lifelong learning, foster teamwork and leadership skills, and promote creative discovery. We are committed to the highest quality standards in the areas of teaching, research, advising and service. The ECE department offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees. The department has a history of over 115 years with proud and accomplished alumni, students, and faculty. Explore our site for more information regarding our faculty and staff, facilities and laboratories, and curricula. If you need further information, please contact us.
The ECE program here offers you an education leading to a professional career in a dynamic field. Life on campus combines big school events with a hometown feeling.
Consider some of the things that make our program different
Undergraduate Studies
The 91±¬ÁÏ’s Computer Engineering Program prepares students to excel in the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of computing and electronics. Computer Engineering lies at the intersection of electrical engineering and computer science, equipping students with the tools to design, develop, and optimize both hardware and software systems that power modern technology. From embedded systems and microprocessors to cybersecurity and machine learning, computer engineers are driving innovation across industries.
Electrical Engineering involves the use of electricity to solve problems related to energy, the environment, transportation, communications, health care, and a host of other areas that have an important impact upon society. Equipped with a broad background of theoretical and practical knowledge, the Electrical Engineering graduate has a wide range of careers from which to choose: research and design, teaching, sales, and management. Few professions offer the opportunity for diversity that is provided in Electrical Engineering.
Graduate Studies
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department offers the Master of Science (M.S.) degrees in both Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering, and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering. Thesis and non-thesis options are available for the the M.S. degrees. The department also supports three tracks (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Wireless Engineering) within the Professional Science Masters (PSM) degree in Engineering and Business. This online degree combines courses in Engineering and Business for working Engineers interested in advancing into management positions.
Outstanding candidates will be considered for Research Assistantships in various Research Areas. For information about currently available graduate research assistantships, contact the graduate faculty member with matching research interests. Teaching Assistantships, Fellowships and Other Financial Aid may also be available. All applicants will automatically be considered for any available financial support. No additional application material beyond the application for admission is normally required. For consideration for financial support, completed applications must be received by the Graduate School no later than January 15 for students starting graduate studies in the Fall Semester.
Research
The ECE Department, faculty offices, and teaching and research laboratories are located in Barrows Hall and in the adjoining Engineering & Science Research Building (ESRB). The ESRB also houses the Frontier Institute for Research in Sensor Technologies (FIRST) (formerly known as the Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology), an interdisciplinary research unit exploring advanced materials spanning the spectrum from basic science to applied technology. The ESRB opened its doors July 2004 and contains state-of-the-art research facilities, including a microfabrication cleanroom. The ECE Department provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students for research in a wide variety of areas.
