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Berggren, who develops technologies to push the envelope of what is possible with photonics and electronic devices, succeeds Joel Voldman.
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Using high-powered lasers, this new method could help biologists study the body’s immune responses and develop new medicines.
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The tiny device uses a tightly focused beam of light to capture and manipulate cells.
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One of the signal changes of 6.5, Electrical Engineering With Computing, is the organization of upper-level classes into tracks, including an undergraduate engineering sequence in Electromagnetics and Photonics. Jelena Notaros, Assistant Professor in EECS, developed a new class included in that track, “Silicon Photonics”.
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Ranking at the top for the 13th year in a row, the Institute also places first in 11 subject areas.
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The Institute also ranks second in five subject areas.
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The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) is proud to announce multiple promotions.
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Solves paradox associated with transmission of quantum information
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Founded in 2019, The EECS Alliance program connects industry leading companies with EECS students for internships, post graduate employment, networking, and collaborations. In 2023, it has grown to include over 30 organizations that have either joined the Alliance or participate in its flagship program, 6A.
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This ongoing listing of awards and recognitions won by our faculty is added to all year, beginning in September.