James Stewart, a PhD student in Purdue University’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been selected for the Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) as a Modern Day Technology Leader. The award honors African Americans who have established themselves as the next generation of leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Xiaokang Qiu, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, has received an NSF CAREER award for a project entitled “Democratizing Algorithmic Program Synthesis.” CAREER awards are among the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious awards. They are given through the Faculty Early Career Development Program to recognize untenured faculty members as teacher-scholars.

An innovative 5G 'living lab' center called NineTwelve Convergence features state-of-the-art 5G networking and wireless connectivity where companies can partner with Purdue University, SBA Communications, NineTwelve and others will open in June in Purdue's Discovery Park District.

Purdue University innovators have created technology aimed at replacing Morse code with colored “digital characters” to modernize optical storage. They are confident the advancement will help with the explosion of remote data storage during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many travelers know the frustration of airport security confusion, where personal items and electronics can become misplaced or stolen. So do customers waiting in long queues at the checkout counters of busy retail stores.

Zubin Jacob, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, has won the Indian Institute of Technology - Bombay Young Alumni Achiever Award 2021. This honor is given to exceptional IITB alumni from around the world below the age of 40.

ECE professor Mark Lundstrom, who served as acting dean for College of Engineering for the past year, has contributed not only to minds in his classrooms at the University but to nanotechnology research and outreach around the world, and his service has been recognized with an Order of the Griffin presented by Purdue President Mitch Daniels.

As they did in 2020, Purdue's online graduate engineering programs rank third in U.S. News & World Report's latest ranking of the Best Online Programs in the nation. Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Mechanical Engineering all ranked No. 1 in their categories.

Purdue University is recognizing Outstanding Teachers for Fall 2020, including a dozen from ECE.

Purdue ECE alumnus Don Thompson’s vision for service has made a difference in the lives of millions of customers and employees across the country throughout his career.