The Certificate in Socially Cognizant Robotics creates a new vehicle for graduate training and research that integrates the technology domains of robotics, machine learning and computer vision, with social and behavioral sciences (psychology, cognitive science and urban policy planning). The Certificate program was created under the (NSF National Research Traineeship NRT entitled “Socially Cognizant Robotics for a Technology Enhanced Society” (SOCRATES, PI: Kristin Dana, co-PIs: Kostas Bekris, Clinton Andrews, Jacob Feldman, Jingang Yi).
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October 2024
October 3, 2024
In an increasingly interconnected world where data breaches, cyber threats, and digital espionage have escalated, the demand for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more paramount. Recognizing the urgent need for expertise in this critical domain, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is excited to introduce a comprehensive 12-credit graduate certificate program in Cybersecurity.
October 2, 2024
In an era where data-driven decision-making is integral to the world's most influential industries, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is proud to present a timely and crucial offering: a 12-credit graduate certificate program in Machine Learning.
May 2024
May 1, 2024
Mukund Ramakrishnan will receive a Chancellor's Research Excellence Award during the 9th Annual Chancellor's Student Leadership Award Gala on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The Chancellor's Student Leadership Awards honor undergraduate and graduate students who consistently demonstrate collaboration, leadership, and resourcefulness, have a tremendous passion for Rutgers, and go outside their responsibilities to achieve goals.
May 1, 2024
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is proud to announce that Umer Hassan and Bo Yuan have been promoted to Associate Professor with tenure.
We look forward to their continued contributions to ECE, SoE and Rutgers in the coming years!
April 2024
April 30, 2024
“I love the diversity that computer engineering as a major has to offer. I’ve been able to take hardware-oriented courses as well as software-based courses, which enhances the skills in my toolbox that can be applied to industry.” -- Maanvita Doddapaneni
April 30, 2024
“Make sure to engage with Rutgers beyond the School of Engineering. If you’re only on Busch Campus, you’re doing it wrong. I got such a fantastic education because I took classes and joined organizations outside of SoE, which taught me valuable lessons, gave me lifelong friendships, and built-up soft skills I’ll need in my future career.” –Mukund Ramakrishnan
April 30, 2024
Faith Johnson will be receiving the Chancellor's Leadership Award at this year's Gala on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 6:00pm at the Livingston Student Center. This award is given to a graduate student who exemplifies excellence and truly embodies a commitment to leadership and involvement on campus and/or in the community.
April 30, 2024
THE ECE Department is proud to announce that Dr. Michael Caggiano received EGC Students' Professor of the Year Award 2023 - 2024. Rutgers SOE students selected one professor from each department who best exemplified the SOE mission of “Education, Research, and Service” in the 2023-2024 academic year for the Engineering Governing Council (EGC) Students' Professor of the Year Award. The award is decided based on student nominations and voting for each department. This is the second time that Dr. Caggiano won this award. Dr.
April 25, 2024
Dear Students and Colleagues:
We had a very successful ECE Capstone EXPO yesterday with 52 teams presenting their capstone projects. A panel of 50 judges from industry and academia joined us to select the top projects. In addition, three special awards (best in research, best in impact, and best in commercialization) were selected.