Welcome to the UMaine Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) Department
It is our mission to educate students in the professional practice of electrical and computer engineering. Our educational programs encourage lifelong learning, foster teamwork and leadership skills, and promote creative discovery. We are committed to the highest quality standards in the areas of teaching, research, advising and service.
The ECE department offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees.
The department has a history of over 115 years with proud and accomplished alumni, students, and faculty. Explore our site for more information regarding our faculty and staff, facilities and laboratories, and curricula. If you need further information, please contact us.
Learn more about our undergraduate and graduate programs.
Recent ECE News
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Activas Diagnostics $1 million NIH Award
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Black Bear Robotics Competes in NASA Robotic Mining Challenge
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Pereira da Cunha: $2.5 million project from DOE to improve technology in power plants
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Nicholas LaJoie: 2018 UMaine Business Challenge Award Winner
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Graham Van Goffrier: UMaine 2018 Valedictorian
News in STEM Education
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UMaine, Naval ROTC announce new Pathways to Engineering program
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Food science majors to engage in active learning to prepare for industry demands
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STEM education improvement community to talk strategies Nov. 16–17
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RiSE Center, educators to enhance computer science education, develop student skills for 21st-century careers