Director’s Message
I’m pleased to share with you that our School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science has had an outstanding year. We continue to grow and thrive, and as we start the new year, we’re building new programs, our enrollment is increasing, we’re hiring faculty, and we’re growing our reputation with world-class research.
Headlines
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Student microgrid project brings sustainability, resilience to Tulalip Tribes
WSU senior electrical engineering students are bringing classroom learning to life through the design of a microgrid for an administration building on the Tulalip Indian Reservation.
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Department of Energy grant to improve power grid resilience for hard-hit communities
WSU researchers will use the $3 million in funding to work with community members on solutions for when power outages occur due to extreme weather.
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Dr. Universe: How does electrical power travel through metal?
With the winter holidays just around the corner, readers can check out this Ask Dr. Universe piece that explains how metal helps brings electricity to homes across the country that is used to power Christmas lights.
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Events
Student Profile
M. Vanessa Moran
“I would recommend WSU because it is such a small community. The way that I get to interact with so many students on campus is amazing. I have benefitted in so many ways, especially through the programs that I have been a part of as they have led me to so many opportunities.”
Facts
$10 Million
Research
Expenditures
100%
Undergraduate Student
Growth Since 2015
15
Early Career Development &
Young Investigator Awards
Top 20
Computer Science & Engineering
Graduate program*
10
Professional Society
Fellows
*Design Automation and High-Performance Computing area. Ranking by csranking.org for USA universities in 2020.