Research and Industry

Sponsors and collaborating organizations

 The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is a proud partner with many international
collaborators, industry sponsors, educational institutions and government sponsors. We are honored to
be the recipient of both research grants and partnerships.From problem solving to breakthroughs in
research, ECE partnership successes happen in an open atmosphere of collegial respect and
collaboration. Click here to see a list of our industry partners.
 

University of Minnesota Resources for Industry

Alumnus Earl Bakken, inventor of the cardiac   pacemaker, early in his career.

  

 Academic and Corporate Relations Center
The Academic and Corporate Relations Center (ACRC) builds connections between the global business
community and the University of Minnesota's vast network of expertise, technology, and talent. ACRC
consistently develops and implements innovative strategies to engage, collaborate, partner, and support
companies world-wide.

Experts@Minnesota
Experts@Minnesota includes records for more than 3,000 current faculty and staff members at the
University of Minnesota, representing the full breadth of the University's academic disciplines.

Office for Technology Commercialization
The Office for Technology Commercialization oversees all aspects of technology commercialization
at the University of Minnesota through its twin centers: the Licensing Center which manages patent
and licensing functions and the Venture Center which assists creation of University-based start-up
companies.

Office for Business & Community Economic Development
The Office for Business & Community Economic Development contributes to the economic growth
and development of Minnesota communities through successful collaboration and partnerships
with government, private enterprise and community organizations.
 

ECE Machine Shop

The ECE Machine Shop provides the following services to international business and industry:
    • Purchase materials and parts for development projects
    • Precision machining of all materials including metals, plastics, ceramics, glass, etc.
    • Welding of all types including Tig, wire feed, fusion soldering, braising

If you have a Machine Shop request for one of these services, please contact Dave Hultman,
612-625-2062. Click here to visit our Web site.
 

Volunteer Opportunities

Mentor Program
The Institute of Technology Mentor Program matches current science and engineering students
with professionals in technical fields. These volunteer mentors help students prepare for the
transition from the academic environment to the professional world. IT's award-winning program
has connected thousands of students and mentors since its inception in 1991. To learn more
about the Institute of Technology's mentor program, please click here.

ECE Senior Design Show Judging

(At left) Volunteer judge Vanous of 3M  listens as student explains the team's  Senior Design Show  project.  During an afternoon at the end of each  Fall and Spring Semester, ECE and  Mechanical Engineering (ME), host a  Senior Design Show to highlight student  projects completed in EE4951 and  ME4054.  Volunteer judges from the ECE and ME  departments and from business and  industry observe the displays, ask  questions of the students and rate the  projects. The judges have the  opportunity to enjoy student creativity,  innovation and conversation. If you would  like to be a Senior Design Show Judge  contact Josette Barsness,  612-625-2855.

 

ECE Classroom Speaking
Every semester, ECE invites electrical and computer engineers working in industry into the
classroom to talk about what it is like to be a "real" engineer. Students enjoy the perspective
that only people working in the field can provide to the theory-laden world of the classroom.
If you are interested in sharing your excitement of being an electrical or computer engineer
while communicating the role classroom theory plays in being an engineer, please
contact Kyle Dukart, 612-624-4484.

 

Visionary Support

Nicholas Gabriel, ECE graduate student      "The 3M Fellowship could be better described as a graduate      experience. Besides the generous monetary support that has      made the last four years as a "struggling graduate student"      much more palatable, I have been matched with a 3M mentor      whose support has greatly exceeded my expectations. His      perspective on my graduate program and thoughtful advice      has been invaluable as I've navigated through the many      obstacles of a PhD program. It makes the fellowship program      a truly holistic one, and I feel lucky that I was selected for this      unique opportunity."

 

Opportunities for Support      

We appreciate your support of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.