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The University of Wyoming's Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) department is distinguished by its exceptional, lab-intensive program, which provides students with critical hands-on experience using continuously updated, state-of-the-art facilities. A collaborative environment, supported by dedicated staff and graduate teaching assistants, ensures seamless access to equipment and proper operation. Students benefit from diverse lab resources and are encouraged to engage in faculty-led research, further enhancing their practical skills.
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EECS research pushes the boundaries of innovation across diverse fields, from fundamental computer science and electrical engineering principles to cutting-edge applications. Our faculty and students engage in impactful projects spanning areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, sustainable energy, robotics, and advanced materials. This vibrant research environment fosters breakthroughs that address global challenges and shape the future of technology.
Careers in EECS
Graduates with an EECS background are highly sought after across virtually every industry, from tech giants to healthcare, finance, and beyond. They are equipped for impactful roles, including software engineers, data scientists, hardware designers, cybersecurity analysts, and research scientists. An EECS degree opens doors to innovative careers that shape the future and drive technological advancement globally.
Why the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at UW?
There are many reasons to choose engineering at the University of Wyoming.
The EECS Department at UW is large enough to cover most any interest area you might have, but small enough to let us get to know our students on a personal basis. As you can see from the web site, we offer electrical engineering, computer engineering, and computer science degrees. If you’re interested, we also have frequent opportunities for undergraduates to participate in various research projects. EECS faculty members have traditionally maintained a flexible open-door policy, making them extremely accessible to students. The qualifications of the EECS faculty members are excellent, with many in leadership positions in national and international organizations, several are textbook authors, and all are active in their respective specialties. The department has many well-equipped laboratories, offers free access to computer systems running any software you need for your studies, maintains small class sizes, and provides a friendly, supportive environment for students. Talk to any former or current EECS students, and you’ll see what we mean—the EECS Department at UW is a special place.
About our disciplines
About Electrical and Computer Engineering:
Virtually every aspect of modern life involes electrical or computer technology. Electrical and Computer engineering has become a core element of our society, providing innovation and jobs across a huge range of industries. Recently secured external grants provide both graduate and undergraduate EECS Students the opportunity to take part in rapidly growing technology fields such as AI/Machine Learning, power, robotics, and High Performance Computing.
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About Computer Science:
There are more software jobs than can be filled with current graduates, with this remaining true for the foreseeable future. These are high-paying jobs housed in rich working environments. Software-related work is a highly creative endeavor and interesting design problems arise in every project. The creative aspect of the work is stimulating and can sustain an entire career. Traditional areas of computer science such as graphics, software engineering, networks, databases, multimedia, and artificial intelligence remain strong, with job growth being driven by advances in robotics and the fundamental impact of computer science in nearly every industry. There are many challenging problems remaining for computer scientists to solve.
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Average Annual Salaries
The Average Entry Level Salary for Electrical Engineers, Computer Engineers, and Computer Science graduate are $73,000, $77,000, and $78,000 respectively.
Cutting-Edge Active Research Areas
Robotics, computer vision, power, signal processing, & controls artificial intelligence, machine learning, high performance computing, cybersecurity, human centered computing, & augmented/virtual reality.
Careers in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS)
The faculty of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science endeavor to train the next generation of top-quality engineers, researchers, and scientests. With a combination of successful, funded research and top-level industrial experience, EECS professors bridge the gap between theory and practice, creating an environment in which students can develop the requisite skills demanded by the best employers.
CUTTING-EDGE ACTIVE RESEARCH AREAS
Robotics, computer vision, power, signal processing, & controls artificial intelligence, machine learning, high performance computing, cybersecurity, human centered computing, & augmented/virtual reality.
Average Annual Salaries
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