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Thermoradiative Photovoltaics

Researchers in the UC Davis Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offer insights on devices that operate like solar cells in reverse and can generate power even in the absence of sunlight, offering an alternative route for energy production.

Fall 2024 Distinguished Seminar Series Schedule Announced

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is proud to present the Fall Quarter Distinguished Seminar Series. ECE will host two distinguished and accomplished individuals. The first seminar is via Zoom, and is scheduled for, Friday, November 1. The second and final seminar of the Fall Quarter will be presented in-person on Friday, November 8. 

Please see more details below and click the hyperlink to view each guest's abstract (additional seminar details for Pro. Yablonovitch coming soon). 

 

Outstanding Senior Spotlight: Noah Wagner

After taking an AP physics course in high school, Noah Wagner was inspired to pursue electrical engineering. It is no surprise, then, that Wagner has created a body of work at the University of California, Davis, with a strong gravitational pull.

Blog: AvenueE Is a Compass for First-Gen Students

Senior electrical and computer engineering major Peggy Zhu reflects on her experience as a first-generation transfer student. She says the College of Engineering's AvenueE program was her north star and provided invaluable experiences to prepare her for a career in engineering.

ECE Graduate Student Association Sparks Community

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Student Association encourages community, collaboration and enrichment among ECE students through events and programs. Its latest mentorship project takes this to another level by seeking to bridge the gap between graduate and undergraduate students in the department.

International Women’s Day Spotlight on UC Davis Women in Electrical and Computer Engineering

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, the University of California, Davis, College of Engineering recognizes women in engineering, their journey to and in the field, and how they promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive world.

Meet some remarkable women in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and learn how they inspire inclusion in engineering.

Student-Created Nonprofit Fosters Early Interest in STEM

When Sayan Bhatia was 15, he co-founded the nonprofit program Start STEM Early to make learning science and math accessible and enjoyable for kids. Now a computer engineering major at UC Davis, Bhatia takes what he is learning to expand the reach of his outreach.