Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
News & Events
- A focus session, paying special tribute to the lifetime research of Dr. John Bandler (Professor Emeritus) will be given at the 2012 IEEE International Microwave Symposium in Montreal - June 17 to 22. Thank you for 45 years of contribution to Engineering technology!
- Dr. John Bandler (Professor Emeritus) is the recipient of the 2012 IEEE Canada John McNaughton Gold Medal for his pioneering contributions to optimization technology and microwave CAD. More here. Congratulations!
- The McMaster Marauders football team won the Vanier Cup for the first time on Nov 25, 2011! Final score: 41-38 in overtime! Elec & BioMed student Jacob Hopper was a member of the winning team. Congratulations Jacob!
- Dr. Jamal Deen, Canada Research Chair in Information Technology, and professor in ECE, recently received the 2011 IEEE Canada R.A.Fessenden Medal for his pioneering contributions in electronics and optoelectronics for communication. He also received an Honorary Doctor of Engineering from the University of Waterloo. Congratulations!
- Dr. Xiaolin Wu's recent advance in information display technology, called Temporal Psychovisual Modulation, has been reported in the MIT Technology Review, a premium media outlet for major innovations. The story is available on their website here. Congratulations Xiaolin!
Announcements
- May @ Mac - Saturday May 12, 9:00am - 2:00pm. McMaster's annual Open House. The ECE department welcomes prospective students & their families to chat with faculty members and students about our programs, and see 4th year projects on display!
- Texas Instruments Day! Wednesday September 5, 2012. A training event that gives you hands-on experience with the latest technology developments.
- Poster Day Wed April 4, 2012. 9:00am to 4:00pm in the CIBC Hall (3rd floor Student Centre).
- Summer job opportunities for ECE Undergrads! Multiple full time positions. Tasks: Programming algorithms, numerical routines & user interfaces in C/C++/CUDA and MATLAB. Required skills: Strong knowledge & experience in C/C++/MATLAB programming; Knowledge of algorithms & data structures. Programming experience beyond coursework is preferred. Contact Dr. Kiruba with your CV.
- BEAMS (BioEngineering at McMaster Society) is looking for: new Executive; volunteers for The Hamilton Bay Area Science & Engineering Science Fair; and pledges or team members for the MSU Charity tournament. macbeams@mcmaster.ca
- ECES (the Electrical & Computer Engineering Society) is now accepting applications for most positions on next year's Executive. Click here.
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