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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Remembering Bruce Littlefield, ECE Departmental Alum and longtime Employee
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UMaine spinout Neuright receives $225,000 NSF Small Business Technology Transfer award
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Cyber Defense Competition at UMaine
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Eason quoted in Journal Tribune report of Scarborough students’ high-altitude balloon launch
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Wireless Sensors for Coal-based Power Plants
News in STEM Education
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Media highlight Extension’s rural youth STEM education initiative
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Ranco and colleagues to bolster WaYS program for Native students, bring it to UMM
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Gill presented with ‘Friend of the Planet’ award by National Center for Science Education
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Waller to discuss role math plays in research, expeditions in webinar for educators