Questions tagged [electrical-engineering]
On standards or conventions specific to electrical engineering as an academic discipline, and programs that lead to a degree in this field.
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How much professional assistance can I receive on an undergraduate capstone design project without cheating?
I'm taking the undergraduate capstone design course in electrical engineering at a university in the U.S. and I've been receiving some programming help from a friend who is not, nor ever has been, a ...
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Submitting theory papers to EECS conferences with hard 8/10 page limit
Paraphrasing the 'Call for Papers' for the popular networks conference INFOCOM, submissions on a wide range of research topics, spanning both theoretical and systems research are invited. INFOCOM also ...
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Expected issues upon graduating with a second Masters in Electrical Engineering after first Masters in Computer Science
I obtained MS degree in Computer Science degree some 7 year ago from a decent German state university. Since then I majorly worked in system software roles and occasionally embedded software and ...
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PhD in theoretical physics: good or bad for engineering jobs?
I'm a student who is currently undertaking a Master of Physics (coursework & research) at the University of Western Australia. I have also previously completed two Bachelor's degrees: one in ...
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Can I include the schematic and layout I designed on Altium CircuitMaker in my thesis?
I’m currently seeking my masters degree. Part of what I do is testing the design on a PCB. My institute doesn’t have OrCad or Altium Designer licenses, so I opted for the free Altium CircuitMaker. ...
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Low GPA admission to graduate Electrical Engineering Schools [closed]
I have an undergraduate GPA of 3.06, in Physics, with a minor in mathematics. I am interested in a Masters in Electrical Engineering, but most programs seem to want somebody with a GPA of 3.25. I feel ...
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Transition from Electrical Engineering to Physics
My name is Luka and I am currently third year of electrical engineering, specifically Power and Control Systems. I have very high GPA, and I am certain I will be applying for MSc in two years (I have ...
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How to find out someone really holds a Doctorate in Electrical Engineering from Hungary?
How to find out if someone holds a Doctorate in Electrical Engineering from Technical University of Budapest?
I know that the university changed its name to Budapest University of Technology and ...
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PhD funding 1st year
I am a Spanish student who is intending to apply for a PhD in electrical engineering in some US colleges. As far as I read in the web pages of the graduate schools, they financially support all the ...
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What good is engineering research with no practical relevance?
I am a Ph.D. student currently doing research at a top engineering school in North America.
I am becoming more and more jaded at the fact that a sizable portion of the research conducted at my ...
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I am studying computer science but I am passionate about electronics [closed]
I am studying CS but I am passionate about electronics and hardware. However, I can't study CS and EE at the same time. So if I study electronics by myself with online courses, can I work in that ...
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How much money can you get at Canadian Research universities versus US Research Universities in engineering/CS/Computational biology?
What is the common range of research money can you get at Canadian Research universities versus US Research Universities in engineering/CS/Computational biology? I am asking on some idea from personal ...
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Communication & Networks v/s Signal Processing & Optimization - what area to work in? [duplicate]
I am an electrical engineering undergrad with an interest in communication theory, networks, signal processing and optimization. I have PhD offers from two groups - one working in communications & ...
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Is it a good idea to email a potential grad adviser a modified motivation essay after I have submitted my application?
I am applying for a master's program in electrical engineering/applied physics. After I submitted my motivational essay, I felt that I could have talked more about my experience. Is it a good idea to ...
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How do members of a grad school admission committee make sure they are reading all the applicants' essays with the same level of mental freshness?
I am currently in the process of applying for graduate studies in electrical engineering. A big part of my statement of objectives is dedicated to give a feeling of how I became interested in a ...
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Are control theorists considered mathematicians?
Are control theorists (electrical engineering) considered mathematicians?
If so, would they receive a Fields medal if they make a breakthrough in control theory?
If not, is there a prize similar to ...
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Request From STEM Student To Other STEM Students: Low GPA to High GPA Success Stories? [closed]
Right now, my GPA is a 3.0...it has been consistently a 3.0 throughout my entire academic career. I'm a senior doing electrical engineering. I want to improve my grades, but I can't. I study but ...
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MLA bibliography style in computer science
Does anyone know a computer science or engineering journal that uses MLA as their bibliography style?
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Will having multiple published work in well-established journals increase my chances for acceptance to a master's program?
I have published two research works in Q1 and Q2 journals, working as a research assistant (co-author). I am wondering whether the published work increases my chances of acceptance for a master's ...
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Is this a valid reason to choose a specific sub-field?
My local university has announced the need for local experts in a specific sub-field within Electrical Engineering (EE), which is why they are offering the opportunity to sponsor student(s) in said ...
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How should I begin to Publish paper in Electronics Domain? [duplicate]
I'm in final year of my Electronics and Instrumentation engineering, I have not published any paper so far, but before completing my undergraduate study I wish to write and publish few.
My area of ...
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Phd in Machine Learning from CS Dept. or from EE Dept
I am from electrical engineering background and I want to do PhD in machine learning. But machine learning is a multi-disciplinary field and available in many departments. So I am bit confused that ...
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How do I inspire my students to work through problems on their own?
I recently took up a job at my Alma Mater as an adjunct professor teaching an undergraduate embedded systems course. Due to the nature of the school, and this being my first teaching assignment, I ...
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Where to advertise PhD positions without paying a fee?
We have several opening in our group working in the field of computer science and electrical engineering (more specifically digital system design). We put an advertisement in our webpage and also ...
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How technical should my oral PhD defense be? [closed]
I thought this would make a good question, and will ask my advisor shortly.
In the fields of optical sciences, electrical engineering, or applied physics at an RU/VH institution in the United States, ...
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What masters level courses should one take to prepare himself for a future career in the Internet of Things? [closed]
I am a graduate student looking to pursue MS in Computer Engineering. I wish to have a future career in the Internet of Things domain. Can someone suggest me the courses I should take that would ...
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What are the masters options available for getting into computer vision and image processing research from an electronics background? [duplicate]
Having done bachelors in electronics and instrumentation and a research experience in the field of image processing and computer vision and some publications in the same, what are the possible MS ...
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what MS options are available for a student interested in computer vision and image processing? [duplicate]
I have my bachelors in electronics and instrumentation and a research experience in the field of image processing and computer vision and some publications in the same.Can i go for a MS in computer ...
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UK MSc vs MEng when applying for PhD and Chartered Engineer
I did my BEng electrical and electronic undergraduate degree in UK university. It was 3 year degree. So I want clear idea of MSc and MEng and also about Chartered Engineer qualification. Please kindly ...
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Electronics Engineer Doing a Bachelor Thesis in Physics
I am an electronics engineering undergrad currently choosing a topic for my bachelor thesis.
I have always been interested in physics in general, and in quantum mechanics in particular. To make ...
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Would you discourage your undergrad from taking a year off to work on a self-devised project?
The student is in fourth semester and wants to learn about a certain technical field on his own and try out a more complex project on that knowledge.
The project idea is unique, but unlikely to be ...
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In what engineering field can i study renewable energies in the USA? [closed]
I am applying for a scholarship at the USA in order to study renewable energies.
For that I have to ask if it is considered as a subfield of electrical engineering or not in the US, because I can't ...
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What is a PhD forum? Is it similar to short paper submission?
I am a Ph.D. student in Electrical Engineering and I have been looking at submitting a paper to one particular conference I wanted to go to. In the end, I have missed the deadline for full paper ...
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Does doing a PhD in a small/simple university make sense after getting a Master's from a very prestigious school?
I got a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from a school which is among the top ranked of Europe. Nevertheless, this is a pure coincidence, I did it here because it was the closest to my home.
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How do we explain a timing diagram in a technical talk?
One of my slides of my presentation at a technical conference includes a timing diagram. I have to explain the functionality of the read/write operation with the help of this figure. I have maximized ...
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How much money an electrical engineering professor earn from grants in US universities?
I am a newcomer to this site and I want you to help me about my question. Thank you.
I know that in US universities, an electrical engineering professor can earn money from two ways:
1) the salary ...
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Can a bachelor of software engineering study masters of electrical engineering? [closed]
I'm currently in the process of applying to college for undergraduate degree in software engineering. I really love everything about electronics from hardware to software. I find it difficult to ...
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Is it possible to get admission to masters for theoretical physics with a bachelors in electronics engineering? [duplicate]
Can I get into masters for theoretical physics without having a bachelors in physics or maths? I have a bachelors in electronics engineering, and I can get a recommendation from the physics department ...
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Is it advisable to start graduate school with a dependent family? [duplicate]
I am an Electrical Engineering undergrad at one of the better engineering schools in the US. Now I have some background I want to explain, and I'll try to keep it brief. Back during high school I was ...
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Quitting PhD upon advisor's suggestion
I am a 2nd-year (starting 3rd year) international PhD student at a top-10 electrical engineering program in the US. I've started this program right after BS without giving it much thought because I ...
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Switch fields from Physics to Electrical Engineering in US: MSc vs BSc?
My brother wants to switch to Electrical Engineering and possibly do a Master's degree (with thesis). He also has a BSc and MSc degree in physics but not much formal training in EE (except some basic ...
