TECO Energy Co-Op for EE students

Hope all is well with you. TECO Energy, a holding company for Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas, is interested in hiring Electrical Engineering students for their TECO Energy Cooperative Education Program. They are recruiting students to participate in a full-time co-op for the Spring 2016. Full description and instructions on how to apply are attached. The position is also posted in Gator CareerLink at www.crc.ufl.edu (Job ID:  777740)
 

Engineering Open House - TOMORROW

Dear ECE students,

The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is hosting an Open House as part of the UF Presidential Inauguration festivities tomorrow, Thursday Dec. 3, 2015 from 3-5pm.
Join us as we enter our next era of innovation and transformation. 

Activities include: 
- Social Media Contests 
- Prizes 
- Photobooth Pictures 
- Student Organization Showcases
- Refreshments and more!

Event begins at 3 p.m. in the New Engineering Building (NEB) Rotunda. Open to the public.

John

John G. Harris, Professor and Chair

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

216 Larsen Hall, P.O. Box 116200

University of Florida,  Gainesville, FL 32611-6200

www.ece.ufl.edu, harris@ece.ufl.edu, (352) 392-0913

 

Walk-in hours and updates

My walk-in hours for week of 11/30
Monday and Tuesday will be 1-3 pm
Wednesday 10-12
Thursday 10-12
Friday 10-12



Updates:
EEL3834-Programming for ECE  for the spring semester has been cancelled.  Due to scheduling issues.  If you were planning on taking the course in the spring, please readjust your schedule accordingly.


Internships and CO-OP's

If you are completing an internship or coop in the spring semester and intend to earn the 1-credit( and have not earned credit in a prior term); please have your internship form, coop packet and offer letter submitted to my office by December 4, 2015.  If you will not have your offer letter by that date please come in to see me to discuss your option. 

The internship form  and directions for submitting employer and student evaluation are on this web page, http://www.ece.ufl.edu/content/internships-and-co-op-experiences.

For the coop packet paperwork, please come to ECE Student Services to pick up the packet.  Please fill it out completely.   The CRC and I both need a copy of the packet.  Please complete the employer evaluation and student evaluation that is required by the CRC  and this department.




 Research (EGN4912 and Independent Study (EEL4905)
If you are planning to complete research or independent study for the spring semester.  Please have your forms submitted by December 1, 2015.
The forms are on the following webpage, http://www.ece.ufl.edu/content/forms.  If you are unable to have your forms submitted by the deadline date, please come in to see me to discuss your options.


For EEL4905-independent student credit you are required to submit a final report to your professor and the EE Advisor.
Fall 2015 Graduating Seniors: Please have your exit survey completed by next week.


Nicole

Happy Thanksgiving EE Majors

ECE Students Services Offices will be closed November 26-29.  The office will reopen on Monday November 30, 2015.  My walk-in hours for Monday and Tuesday will be 1-3 pm.

Fall 2015 Graduating Seniors: Please have your exit survey completed by next week.




Happy Thanksgiving!!!!
Nicole

Spring 2016: EEE 4260C Bioelectrical Systems

Spring 2016: EEE 4260C

Bioelectrical Systems

Instructor: Jack W. Judy, Ph.D.                Phone: (352) 846-1275                        E-mail: jack.judy@ufl.edu

Meeting Time and Location: Tuesdays 10:40AM -11:30AM, Thursdays 10:40AM-12:30PM in LAR 330

Credits: 4 credit hours (3 credit hours Lecture + 1 credit hour Lab) 

First Most Important Question: Why should I take this course?

The role of electricity is vitally important in the natural function, scientific study, and therapeutic intervention of biological organisms. Bioelectricity is an interdisciplinary field of engineering that focuses on novel technologies and techniques to investigate the electrical properties of biological circuits and systems and potentially manipulate their functionality in order to restore lost function (e.g., paralysis, amputation, Parkinsons diease, etc.).  

The field of bioelectricity is more than a 150 years old, with findings from the  1800’s linking electricity to brain activity responsible for carrying out motor functions¹. Examples of the impact of the field of bioelectricity include: (1) the discovery of the mechanism of the electrocardiogram (1924 Nobel Prize in Phys. and Med.²); 

(2) the use of electrical circuit-analysis techniques to model nerve-cell activity (1963 Nobel Prize in Phys. and Med.³); (3) feedback-control techniques in patch-clamp recording to identify the function of single ion channels in living cells (1991 Nobel Prize in Phys. and Med.⁴); and 

(4) electromagnetic field theory for non-invasive Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the 

body (2003 Nobel Prize in Phys. and Med.⁵). In addition to past success and impact, 

bioelectricity has recently benefited from revolutionary advances in the engineering of

 measurement devices, techniques to manipulate electrical discharge patterns of specific cell types,and sophisticated models of bioelectrical systems at exceedingly high temporal and spatial resolutions. 

As a result, the field of bioelectricity is positioned to deliver more long-lasting impacts on bothneuroscience research and neurological clinical therapies.

           In this course, we will discuss classical and modern bioelectricity topics, with the goal of illustrating how engineering principles have been – and continue to be – instrumental in addressing basic-science questions and facilitating the development of translational products. Most importantly, we will discuss principles of bioelectrical signaling, the characterization of neural circuits and systems that serve cardiac and nerve muscles, the design principles of technology for interfacing with biological systems, and finally provide an overview of clinical applications and industrial opportunities for neurotechnology ventures. Because of its interdisciplinary nature, we will draw upon many technical areas: systems and computational neuroscience, molecular neurobiology, neurophysiology, micro-electromechanical systems and nanotechnology, signal processing and information theory, among many others^6,7.

Second Most Important Question: Am I ready to take this course?

Prerequisite: It is expected that students interested in this topic will have an undergraduate standing in electrical engineering (or with approval from the instructor) and have taken EEL 3008 (physics of EE) and EEL 3112 (circuits 2). 

Third Most Important Question: How the course will be graded?

Grading: Homework assignments worth 20%; two midterm exams worth 30% (15% each);
Lab participation and assignments (20%); final exam (30%).

References:

1. G. Fritsch et al. (1870). Uber die elektrische Erregbarkeit des Grosshirns. Arch. Anat. Physiol. Wiss. Med. 37, 300–332.

2. http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/medicine/laureates/1924/

3. http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/medicine/laureates/1963/

4. http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/medicine/laureates/1991/

5. http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/medicine/laureates/2003/

6. K. Oweiss (ed.), Statistical Signal Processing for Neuroscience and Neurotechnology, Academic Press, 1^st Ed, Elsevier, 2010

Plonsey, Robert, and Roger C. Barr. Bioelectricity: a quantitative approach. Sprin

Women in Electrical and Computer Engineering (WECE) would like to invite you and your organization to participate in WECE's biggest outreach event of the semester, Girls Build, on November 21st.

 

Hello Engineering Students!   

Women in Electrical and Computer Engineering (WECE) would like to invite you and your organization to participate in WECE's biggest outreach event of the semester, Girls Build, on November 21st.

This event is meant to introduce a group of 65-70 girls aged 8+ to the many aspects of engineering and inspire them to become engineers and scientists as they grow up.  University of Florida engineering organizations of all disciplines will be participating with engineering-related demos and activities for the girls to look at and learn from.  It will take place at the Cade Museum of Creativity and Invention (904 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601) last from 9am - 12noon.    

The link to the Facebook event is below:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1656734314575346/

If your organization is interested in participating, or you would like to get involved as a volunteer, contact Shannon Hicks atoutreach.wece@gmail.com.  

The organizations that are already participating are ASEE, AIAA, IEEE, ASME, PSR, WICSE, AICHE, ACE, SWE, and APM.  

Aiša Hromadžić
Secretary

Women in Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Florida | Gainesville, FL

secretary.wece@gmail.com | a.hromadzic@ufl.edu

Website: http://www.wece.ece.ufl.edu/

RE: Updates, Deadlines and Advising hours

Hi EE Majors:

Walk-in Advising Hours:
Monday: 9:00-10:00 am
Tuesday: 9:30-12 and 1-4
Wednesday: 1-4
Thursday: 9:30-12 and 1-3
Friday: 9:30-12 and 1-4



DEADLINE DATES:
LAST DAY TO DROP or WITHDRAW is 11/23/2015
If you have completed online request to drop your course. You must come into to see me to official drop the course.  Do Not Forget to come in to drop your course officially by the 11/23/2015. 


Updates:
EEL3834-Programming for ECE  for the spring semester has been cancelled.  Due to scheduling issues.  If you were planning on taking the course in the spring, please readjust your schedule accordingly.



Internships and CO-OP's

If you are completing an internship or coop in the spring semester and intend to earn the 1-credit( and have not earned credit in a prior term); please have your internship form, coop packet and offer letter submitted to my office by December 4, 2015.  If you will not have your offer letter by that date please come in to see me to discuss your option. 

The internship form  and directions for submitting employer and student evaluation are on this web page, http://www.ece.ufl.edu/content/internships-and-co-op-experiences.

For the coop packet paperwork, please come to ECE Student Services to pick up the packet.  Please fill it out completely.   The CRC and I both need a copy of the packet.  Please complete the employer evaluation and student evaluation that is required by the CRC  and this department.


 Research (EGN4912 and Independent Study (EEL4905)
If you are planning to complete research or independent study for the spring semester.  Please have your forms submitted by December 1, 2015.
The forms are on the following webpage, http://www.ece.ufl.edu/content/forms.  If you are unable to have your forms submitted by the deadline date, please come in to see me to discuss your options.


For EEL4905-independent student credit you are required to submit a final report to your professor and the EE Advisor.


Have a great weekend!!!
Go Gators!!!


Nicole

The LIST laboratory is looking for highly motivated masters or undergraduate students to work on IP telecommunications projects.

Hi EE majors!!!

The LIST laboratory (http://www.list.ufl.edu) is looking for highly motivated masters or undergraduate students to work on IP telecommunications projects.

Ideal candidates will: (1) have good computer programming skills; (2) be able to work independently to solve problems; (3) have background on computer networks;  (4) be proficient in or motivated to learn  the Linux environment (5) have excellent writing skills.

 We are building a GatorTekecom system 

For voice video data and text that will serve office home and mobile applications 

We will need to use

Virtual computing

Database systems 

Mobile Apps for all platforms 

Familiarity with Kamailio, FreeSWITCH, Alpine Linux, VoIP, SIP etc  are a plus.

If interested, please send the following information to latchman@list.ufl.edu.
- A cover letter briefly (1 or 2 paragraphs) describing:
- Your study/career goals, department and program you are enrolled.
- Your Resume

Engineering Study Abroad survey

Apologies if you receive this email twice. You only have to complete the survey once.

Dear students,

The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering and UF International Center are jointly conducting a survey into the study abroad interest and perception among engineering students.

I would like to request that you take 10 minutes out of your busy day to complete the survey. We want to understand how to tailor our programs to suit the needs of engineering students. My goal is to promote international opportunities so that all students can benefit from it.

Please go to this link and help me figure out what needs improvement in the International Engineering Programs, what programs do we need to implement, what are the challenges and obstacles, etc…

We would like to hear from all students who have studied abroad, students who are currently studying abroad or students who are thinking about studying abroad.

Link: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3UXcoQz7WhmqD1r

The survey will be open until November 20th. Please feel free to forward this to your friends in Engineering as well!

Sincerely,

Ping

Spring 2016 Advance registration begins November 2nd

Good Morning EE Students;

Advance Registration for Spring 2016 will open November 2^nd, so it is time to schedule an appointment to clear your advising hold(s) and discuss your upcoming schedule for the next semester(s). The schedule of courses is available to view (on October 2^nd) for all students at www.registrar.ufl.edu/soc. Please review the course listings before you arrive for your appointment, and please review your degree audit to confirm what remaining courses you have to complete for the Electrical Engineering degree.

I will be seeing students by your class classification (5EG, 4EG, 3EG, 2EG,) beginning OCTOBER 13TH. You can find your classification on your degree audit. Classification is assigned based on number of credit hours completed.   For students currently studying abroad, internship/coop, AIM students and HONORS students, please send an email directly to nicolet@ece.ufl.edu for assistance. Your advising may be conducted differently.

FIRST YEAR STUDENTS:

 If you are a first year student (a non-transfer student that started your first semester at UF in Spring 2015, Summer 2015, or Fall 2015, regardless of your incoming credits), please disregard these instructions. You must see the First Year Advising team in Weil 204.

Advance Registration steps:
1) Look over course listings on the schedule of courses website, www.registrar.ufl.edu/soc
2) Look over degree audit and complete Advance Registration Worksheet (attached)
3) See the EE advisor to clear advising hold (see attachment)
4) Clear all holds: Advance Registration Prep, Emergency Contact, Local Address, any others

Timetable for classification to schedule an appointment – available through TBD:

Beginning October 13^th:

5EG’s and 4EG’s
 

Beginning October 21^th:

3EG’s and 2EG’s 
 

Beginning October 29th:

All student classifications (NOT FIRST YEAR STUDENTS-FRESHMEN)

For EE students to clear advising holds; there will be 2 ways to clear your advising holds for Spring 2016. You are able to schedule an appointment (see attachment) or come in during the designated walk-in advising day to clear your advising holds.  In each option you must complete the Advance Registration Worksheet (ARW). The ARW can be downloaded through this link (https://files.acrobat.com/a/preview/0e961cc1-fc8f-4252-a718-8bcee4054b82 ).  To clear your advising hold by walk-in advising will be on Thursdays only.  The hours of walk-in are 9:30-12 and 1- 4pm.

If your schedule does not permit you to come in during the schedule times above then you can send an email with the Advance Registration Worksheet to the EE advisor email.  Please allow 24-48 hours to clear your hold if you are clearing by email.  Do not wait until to your assigned date to clear all holds.

Helpful websites:

http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/soc/regtips.html#times
http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/soc/
http://www.isis.ufl.edu/

Upcoming Advising Hours:

Advising Hours for the week of 10/5/15:
Out of the Office for a Conference October 5-9.
Will be back in the office October 12, 2015

Advising Hours for the week of 10/12/15
Monday 10-12 and 1-3:30
Tuesday appointments 10-12 and 1-3
Wednesday no appointments or walk-in advising
Thursday Walk-in advising for 5EG's & 4EG's 9:30-12 and 1-4
Friday appointments 10-12pm and 1-3:40pm