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2024 ECE Undergraduate Student Awards

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering celebrated electrical and computer engineering students with its annual Undergraduate Awards Ceremony on June 7.

Outstanding Senior Spotlight: Noah Wagner

After taking an AP physics course in high school, Noah Wagner was inspired to pursue electrical engineering. It is no surprise, then, that Wagner has created a body of work at the University of California, Davis, with a strong gravitational pull.

Outstanding Senior Spotlight: Jackson Vaughn

During his time as a computer engineering student, Jackson Vaughn relished the opportunity to study under world-class professors who encouraged students to ask questions and engage with their curriculum.

In Memory of Professor Emeritus David Q. Mayne

A luminary in control systems engineering, Mayne's legacy encompasses distinguished scholarship, pioneering research and dedicated mentorship. He was a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering from 1989 to 1996.

AI Is

Researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering are pushing the possibilities of artificial intelligence. They’re exploring the furthest limits of neural network design and are creating next-generation advancements in medicine that are transforming patient care.

Breaking Down the Gut-Brain Divide

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, are taking the phrase “follow your gut” to a whole new level: They’re creating microfluidic technology that can map out and probe the neural pathways that form the gut-brain axis for the first time.

Blog: AvenueE Is a Compass for First-Gen Students

Senior electrical and computer engineering major Peggy Zhu reflects on her experience as a first-generation transfer student. She says the College of Engineering's AvenueE program was her north star and provided invaluable experiences to prepare her for a career in engineering.

ECE Graduate Student Association Sparks Community

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Student Association encourages community, collaboration and enrichment among ECE students through events and programs. Its latest mentorship project takes this to another level by seeking to bridge the gap between graduate and undergraduate students in the department.

AAAS Elects Chen-Nee Chuah as Fellow

Since 1874, the American Association for the Advancement of Science honors researchers who have made significant contributions to science by electing them as fellows each year.

Across the Spectrum

When it comes to innovating within applied electromagnetics, Assistant Professor William "Billy" Putnam has found that the best way to move forward is to look toward the past.