Mission Statement

The ECE Department's mission is to provide exceptional educational opportunities in a research intensive environment that serves its students, citizens and industry of the Charlotte region, the state of North Carolina, the nation, and beyond. By fulfilling this mission, we provide accessible, high-quality education in electrical and computer engineering that equips students with intellectual and professional skills, ethical principles, and a global perspective.

Program Educational Objectives

We are preparing our graduates to achieve:

1. Successful careers in industry and/or success in post-baccalaureate studies as evidenced by

2. Abilities to contribute to the betterment of society and the world as evidenced by

• Good citizenship by engaging in engineering practice that values integrity and ethical conduct.
• Useful inventions.
• Entrepreneurial activities.
• Active involvement in the education of others, locally or globally.

B.S.Cp.E. and B.S.E.E. Program Outcomes

• apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
• design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
• design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
• function on multi-disciplinary teams.
• identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
• communicate effectively.
• understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
• use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
• articulate and address issues related to entrepreneurship.
• undersrtand professional and ethical responsibility.
• engage in life-long learning and recognize the need to do so.

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 Electrical and Computer Engineering Advisory Board

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering's Advisory Board consists of individuals who are respected for their accomplishments in the fields of industry, government and education. Advisory board members provide advice to the department and faculty in order to enhance the quality, outreach, and development of the departmental programs. They also assist the Department in developing strategic relationships with the engineering and business community for the creation of new intellectual capital and applied engineering knowledge. Membership on the ECE Advisory Board is by invitation. The ECE Department's current Advisory Board is composed of the following individuals:

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