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Electrical and computer engineers have contributed to some of
the most remarkable technological advances of the last 50 years
including the personal computer, the Internet, digital audio and
video, and fiber optic and wireless communications. While many
of these technologies continue to mature, new technologies such
as biotechnology, nanotechnology, and alternative energy are rapidly
emerging and promise to provide equally impressive contributions
to technology and society.
Work in electrical and computer engineering includes computers,
communications, optics, digital and analog microelectronics, power
generation and distribution, robotics, manufacturing, integrated
circuit design, microwaves, and speech and image processing.
Electrical and computer engineers, like all engineers, are problem
solvers. Whether working as a researcher in an emerging technology,
a designer in a fast-paced high-tech company, a technical manager
responsible for a team of engineers, a technical salesperson trying
to find customer solutions, or as an entrepreneur trying to bring
new technology to market, ECEs are in an exciting and dynamic
field.
Lafayette’s curriculum builds on the fundamentals in the
physical and engineering sciences, mathematics, and computer science
to prepare students to enter the work force or graduate school
well prepared to meet the exciting challenges that both electrical
engineering and computer engineering have to offer.
Junior and senior electrical and computer engineering majors
are encouraged to work on independent study and research projects
with faculty. Qualified students may also do honors research in
their senior year.
Students may seek election to Tau Beta Pi, the engineering national
honor society, and Eta Kappa Nu, the electrical engineering honor
society. Majors may also join the student chapter of IEEE, Institute
of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
Students have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester.
Many ECE majors elect to pursue a minor in economics, computer
science, bioengineering, or mathematics. | 
