Electrical Engineering students

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Powering Innovation

An education in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering will give you career versatility and the skills and expertise to create the innovations that will transform the 21st century. At Western New England University, we educate practitioners. Our hands-on curriculum allows you to apply the theory you learn in the classroom in our modern labs, starting in your very first year.

The department oversees the following programs:

Students may also pursue:

Cadence® University Program Member

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering gratefully acknowledges the generous support from Cadence, through their university program, for use of their EDA tools in our Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering Curricula.

Current course offerings that utilize the Cadence EDA tools include:

  • EE 430 - VLSI Design - Introductory course to VLSI, exposing students to Analog/Digital circuit design using CMOS
  • EE 490 - Nanophotonics Design - Introductory photonics integrated circuit design course exposing students optical circuits combined with CMOS integration
  • CPE 420 - Computer Architecture - Introductory course to microprocessor design
  • CPE 462 - VHDL: Simulation & Synthesis - VHDL design course

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Side by side photos of Dr. Jaiswal and Dr. Murray.

Western New England University Explores Entrepreneurial Minded Learning and DEI in Higher Education at Lunch and Learn Event

Join Western New England University's Lunch and Learn event on March 27 for insights into Entrepreneurial Minded Learning and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) in higher education. Facilitators Dr. Devina Jaiswal and Dr. Lisa Murray will explore the connection, fostering an environment where DEI is integral to academic excellence.

University News, Engineering, Faculty, Law
David Melanson in the Engineering lab.

WNE Student David Melanson Achieves Exceptional Success in TTM Technologies' Internship Program

WNE student David Melanson's outstanding performance at TTM Technologies leads to the creation of a new job role within the company.

University News, Engineering
Governor Maura Healey visit the Engineering lab while students explain the equipment and process.

Western New England University Hosts Distinguished Guests: Governor Healey and Secretaries Hao, Jones, and Tutwiler

Governor Healey and a delegation of state officials visited Western New England University, highlighting investments in advanced manufacturing, robotics, and quantum computing to drive economic growth and innovation.

University News, Engineering