Envisioning the future. Electrical Texas A&M

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1 Envisioning the future Electrical Texas A&M

2 S&T Landscape changing unprecedented advances in instrumentation increased computational power increased understanding of materials R&D, fabrication down to nanoscale

3 Goals build nationally prominent presence provide well-rounded education strengthen university-wide initiatives

4 Meet goals by strengthening and expansion increased connectivity novel approaches to education promote diversity

5 New Research Opportunities Education Innovation Growth through diversity

6 New Research Opportunities Education Innovation Growth through diversity

7 Faculty distribution Analog & Mixed Signal Biomedical Imaging and Genomic Signal Processing Computer Engineering Control Systems Electric Power and Power Electronics Electromagnetics and Microwaves Solid State Electronics, Photonics and Nano Engineering Telecommunications and Signal Processing

8 Opportunities Signal Bio Computer Where do we go while maintaining current strengths? Control Power EM Solid State Telecom

9 Opportunities Areas of growth Information engineering Bioelectronic engineering Nanoscale engineering Signal Bio Computer Control Power EM Solid State Telecom

10 Opportunities Looming problems Energy crisis End of SC roadmap Signal Bio Computer Control Power EM Solid State Telecom

11 Information engineering Signal Optical switching and signal processing Networking/Communications Multimedia processing Display technology Input technology Bio Computer Control Power EM Solid State Telecom

12 Bioelectrical engineering Physiological signal processing Synthetic sensing Medical electronics OCT Electromechanical cell regulation Biologically inspired electronics Signal Bio Computer Control Power EM Solid State Telecom

13 Nanoscale engineering Signal Electronic properties of nanoscale materials MEMS Quantum devices Molecular scale wires and switches Conductive polymers Bio Computer Control Power EM Solid State Telecom

14 Energy Signal Alternative sources Renewable energy Photovoltaics Drives/actuator design Bio Computer Control Power EM Solid State Telecom

15 Beyond the SC roadmap Signal Bio What is the next groundbreaking technology? Computer Control Power EM Solid State Telecom

16 Beyond the SC roadmap

17 New Research Opportunities Education Innovation Growth through diversity

18 Education Investing in the future

19 Education Let s begin with a lesson from a competing engineering school

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21 Education students don t necessarily learn what teachers teach

22 Education Traditional education not effective Enrollment trends not in line with future needs Skills taught not necessarily meeting demands

23 Education EECE Enrollment Texas A&M 1,200 1,

24 Education EECS Enrollment 14 Major US Universities 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,

25 Education Outreach to K-12 math and science Bridge/support programs to increase retention rate Active recruitment

26 Education What skills should we teach?

27 Education Systematically review curriculum Implement effective practices Facilitate experiential learning Utilize advanced technology Apprenticeships

28 Education Integrated Teaching and Learning Laboratory

29 New Research Opportunities Education Innovation Growth through diversity

30 Diversity Population (%) EE Enrollment (%) Afr Am Hisp Asian Nat Am

31 Diversity Population (%) EE BS Degrees (%) Afr Am Hisp Asian Nat Am

32 Diversity Women represent less than 20% of undergraduate enrollment

33 Diversity Actively recruit women and under-represented minorities Cooperate with admissions office to increase enrollment Build/strengthen support groups Structure programs so as to avoid isolation Fight stereotypes/provide role models

34 Planning for the future New Research Opportunities Education Innovation Growth through diversity

35 Goals Strengthen department s leadership in: research education diversity

36 Approach C8 committee; develop 5- and 10-yr plan curriculum review committee diversity task force

37 Fundraising Improving education/education facilities sells!

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