Illinois ECE

New and current engineering students can find key support in the Grainger College Student Resource Guide—covering academics, wellness, careers, and campus services. Explore: grainger.illinois.edu/news/blog/reso…  #AcademicResources #GraingerEngineering #EngineeringStudents #IllinoisECE

ECE grads have many paths after graduation. This video features Adrian, an ECE alum who applied his technical foundation to financial engineering through Illinois’ top-ranked MSFE program. youtu.be/5FWr1YC6PJQ #IllinoisECE #GraingerEngineering #MSFE #FinancialEngineering

We have had some hints of spring already on campus. With spring break upon us, we hope to experience more nice weather to allow students and staff more opportunities to get outside to enjoy the fresh air.  #Springtime #UofI

We are excited to welcome newly admitted students to campus on March 28 for Illinois Bound: Admitted Students Day. Explore ECE facilities, connect with future classmates and tour housing options. Register: admissions.illinois.edu/visit/campus-v…  #IllinoisECE #AdmittedStudents #IllinoisBound2026

Curious about engineering? Join us for Saturday Engineering for Everyone, a free, open lecture series designed for people of all backgrounds who want to learn more about engineering and its impact on the world. ece.illinois.edu/about/calendar… February 21, March 28, April 18, May 2

ECE ALUMNI... this is an opportunity for you!  The Technology Entrepreneur Center is looking for judges and mentors for this year's New Venture Challenge. Learn more and sign up: tec.illinois.edu/programs/cozad #AlumniOpportunity #ECEalumni #Cozad

ECE alumnus Kenneth McMillan (’84, B.S., Electrical Engineering) is elected to the National Academy of Engineering, recognized for his pioneering contributions to formal verification of hardware and software. Read: grainger.illinois.edu/news/stories/2… #IllinoisECE #GraingerEngineering #NAE

Illinois Bound: Community Showcase Happening Mon., Feb. 16, this event offers the opportunity to explore the U. of I., attend open houses, discover resources and meet department staff. Register: admissions.illinois.edu/visit/campus-v… #IllinoisECE #GraingerEngineering #IllinoisBound2026

At HiPEAC 2026, #IllinoisECE Professor Deming Chen shared a clear message: #AI must work hand-in-hand with hardware. After a keynote that energized the community, EE Times interviewed Chen on how AI–hardware co-design is shaping the future of computing. eetimes.com/hipeac-2026-br…

U.S. News & World Report has ranked our online Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering program #3 in the nation in their 2026 rankings.  Explore our graduate programs: ece.illinois.edu/admissions/gra… #IllinoisECE #USNewsRankings #TopEngineeringProgram #MEng #AI

Congratulations to Gregory E. Stillman Professor John Dallesasse, who has been elected President-Elect of the IEEE Electron Devices Society (EDS). As a leading global organization in electron and ion device science, EDS plays a critical role in shaping the field. #IllinoisECE

Congrats to ECE Prof Deming Chen on being named an Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Fellow, an honor placing him among the top 1% of ACM members. This celebrates his impactful contributions to reconfigurable computing systems. ece.illinois.edu/news/ece-profe… #IllinoisECE #ACM

HAPPENING TONIGHT! ECE panel discussion, "The Responsible Scholar: Navigating AI Ethics in Graduate School", will take place on 2/5/26 from 4-5pm in 1002 Grainger Auditorium. Ethical implications and academic integrity policies will be discussed. More: calendars.illinois.edu/detail/172?eve…

Winter electricity demand on the US grid is expected to hit record levels as cold weather strains the system. #IllinoisECE power expert Philip Krein highlights how rising peak demand is tightening maintenance windows and increasing vulnerability. reuters.com/business/energ…

Final call to register for the 2026 Cozad New Venture Challenge. #Cozad offers tailored mentorship, workshops, and the chance to compete for a share of $550,000 in funding and prizes—and you don’t need a prototype to get started. Register by 2/1/26: tec.illinois.edu/programs/cozad

ECE Assistant Professor Yupeng Zhang and collaborators received an NSF grant to build intrusion detection systems that improve firewalls and antivirus tools while preserving user privacy. Read more: csl.illinois.edu/news-and-media… #IllinoisECE #Cybersecurity #Privacy #NSF

ECE alum Chris Walti (BS EE ’03) and his startup Mytra raised $120M to expand enterprise AI infrastructure—a major milestone for AI computing innovation. Read more: finance.yahoo.com/news/exclusive… #IllinoisECE #AlumniSuccess #AI #TechNews

We honor the legacy of Chih-Tang Sah, whose pioneering work in semiconductor physics and device modeling has shaped modern electronics and left a lasting impact on ECE and beyond. ece.illinois.edu/news/chih-tang… #IllinoisECE #EngineeringLegacy #Semiconductors #ChihTangSah

The Carruthers Geocorona Observatory, led by #IllinoisECE Assoc Prof Lara Waldrop, has reached its target orbit at L1–about 1.5M kms from Earth where the gravitational forces of Sun and Earth balance. Here, it can observe the exosphere's response to solar activity. #SpaceWeather

Cozad New Venture Challenge is open to all majors. Learn more and register by February 1: tec.illinois.edu/programs/cozad #InteractiveLearning #Startups #Cozad