ECEN Department Welcome

Welcome to the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECEN) Department

Electrical Engineering has its roots in the 1880's with the expansion of the use and application of electricity. One major established industry, the telegraph, began in the 1840's using electricity to connect the world with a communications system faster than the speed of transportation. The second major area opened up when Thomas Edison’s inventions and pioneering at the Pearl Street Station in New York flipped the switch for the first large scale use of electricity in society.

Computer Engineering evolved from Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, marrying the two to develop computer systems. The focus is not on just how computer systems are engineered or built but how they can be applied to address societal needs.

Our accredited Electrical and Computer Engineering programs provide students the opportunity to pursue careers that are integral to our modern everyday lives, providing skills to advance society and create possibilities for business development around the globe. Our outstanding faculty continue to explore new avenues to transfer engineering skills while pursuing research opportunities to expand their knowledge of practical applications of electrical and computer engineering concepts. Together, the faculty, staff and students have built a reputation for sound Engineering practices and significant contributions in industry, government and the private sector.

Participate with us as we deliver our programs to develop Electrical and Computer Engineers for opportunities in the 21^st Century. Our curriculums provide students with the opportunity to explore practical engineering and scientific concepts to create solutions for the engineering challenges of the future.

It gives us great pride to graduate students with credentials that make them competitive in the marketplace and students who are prepared to continue the learning process for their lifetime. We welcome you into the website to explore what we offer and how we demonstrate our passion in providing a quality education.

Dr. John Kelly, Jr., Chairperson, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering

John C. Kelly, Ph.D.
Chairman, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
Email: jck@ncat.edu

Telephone: 336-334-7760, ext. 210
FAX: 336-334-7716

N.C. A&T APPOINTS WHITEHEAD AS CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICERNorth Carolina A&T State University Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. has named Dr. Joe B. Whitehead Jr. as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

SENATOR HAGAN HOSTS ROUNDTABLE ON COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY AT N.C. A&TU.S. Senator Kay Hagan hosted a roundtable discussion at N.C. A&T State University with Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. and other local college administrators and students.

N.C. A&T RACECAR TEAM READY TO START THEIR ENGINES IN SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGYThe North Carolina A&T State University School of Technology is building a racing team for students.

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The College of Engineering ranks No. 1 for the number of degrees awarded to African Americans
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SAES brought in more than $20 million in research grant funding
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A&T had ninety-eight student athletes earn a cumulative 3.0 grade point average or higher for the 2011-2012 academic year
Freshmen Janay Ferrell placed seventh at the Robert Shumke HBCU Classic
Track and Field sprinter Jarrell Elliott qualified for the Olympic trials
Aggie baseball player Xavier Macklin was drafted in the 12th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft
Aggies will host the 2013 Junior National Olympics
N.C. A&T long jumper Shakia Forbes became the first Aggie female to earn All-American honors in a field event
North Carolina A&T has had 16 players drafted to the major leagues

The College of Arts and Sciences awards one-third of the university’s degrees each year
University Choir has performed for President Obama at the White House
The Music Program has been fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1991
A&T Jazz Ensemble released its first professional CD - Jazz Preeminence
Theatre program to perform at the regionally acclaimed "Center Stage Theatre" in Baltimore, Maryland
A&T Lyceum Series brings provocative, culturally diverse programming to the campus and community
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