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Ready to

Engineer a World of Difference?

We’ll teach you how to harness innovation to improve lives and protect our planet.

We are committed to the responsible and ethical advancement of AI for the benefit of society. We are leveraging the power of ultra-high-intensity lasers in the quest for limitless, carbon-free energy. We are building next-generation radar and satellite technologies to study weather and climate from land, sea, and space.

And that’s just the beginning. Will you join us?

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ECE at CSU

Academic excellence. Outstanding career outcomes. Hands-on learning. Supportive environment. An institution on the rise. All in the foothills of the great Rocky Mountains.

Contact us to learn more about the ECE department, CSU, and Fort Collins!

World-leading

Research

Our cutting-edge research drives sustainable innovation, from better weather forecasting to greener computing to smarter power grids.

Top 10

Technology and patent producing department at CSU

Top Faculty

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Epicenter for laser education and research

As a a global leader in laser innovation, CSU is constructing one of the most powerful laser facilities in the country. The Advanced Technology Lasers for Applications and Science (ATLAS) facility will serve as a premier destination for cutting-edge research, collaboration, and education.

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Hands-on learning and mentorship from industry professionals

In ECE, industry mentorship is built into the undergraduate student experience. Through our Engineer in Residence (EiR) program, students work alongside experienced engineers in the lab. EiR volunteers offer support on everything from troubleshooting design projects to exploring career paths in ECE.

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We’re here for you. Have questions about being an ECE student or looking to learn more about our department? Contact us! We’d love to hear from you! Follow along on social media to stay in the loop.

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This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical and Computer Engineering.