BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//College of Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Madison - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for College of Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Madison REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T180000 DTSTAMP:20260419T112030 CREATED:20250904T212308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T212421Z UID:10001312-1758042000-1758045600@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Rivos Tech Talk sponsored by IEEE-HKN DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting tech talk with Rivos\, a leader in RISC-V technology\, as visiting members share insights into open instruction set architectures and their real-world applications. This event is tailored for students with a background in computer architecture who are eager to learn more about cutting-edge developments in the field.Don’t miss the opportunity to engage directly with industry experts and ask questions! \n\n\n\nPizza will be available for all attendees. \n\n\n\n4610 Engineering Hall \n\n\n\n\nSign Up Today! URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/rivos-tech-talk-sponsored-by-ieee-hkn/ LOCATION:4610 Engineering Hall\, 1415 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, 53711 CATEGORIES:Electrical & Computer Engineering,Student Org Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Eta-Kappa-Nu-jpg-webp.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T122000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T125000 DTSTAMP:20260419T112030 CREATED:20250819T175212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T190855Z UID:10001270-1758025200-1758027000@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ECE Discovery Panel: Computer Systems & Architecture DESCRIPTION:Engineering undergraduates! Join us in 2317 Engineering Hall as faculty members explore the technical area of Computer Systems and Architecture! All undergraduate students are welcome as Teaching Faculty Eric Hoffman\, Associate Professor Joshua San Miguel\, and Professor Azadeh Davoodi talk about application ideas\, advanced course electives in this area\, and future job opportunities. It’s a great place to ask your questions about classes and career paths in this growing ECE field. \n\n\n\nJimmy John’s sandwiches will be served after the panel. \n\n\n\nEric Hoffman\n\n\n\nJoshua San Miguel\n\n\n\nAzadeh Davoodi URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/ece-discovery-panel-computer-systems-architecture-2/ LOCATION:2317 Engineering Hall\, 1415 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, 53711 CATEGORIES:Electrical & Computer Engineering,Information Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ECE-Discovery-Panel-Series-9.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T163000 DTSTAMP:20260419T112030 CREATED:20250715T211650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T204512Z UID:10001251-1757341800-1757349000@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ECE Student Welcome! DESCRIPTION:Kick off the semester with your fellow ECE students\, staff\, and faculty at a sweet welcome event! 🍦 Enjoy free Babcock ice cream\, score some awesome ECE swag\, and celebrate the start of a new year together. Check your wisc.edu email to RSVP by September 4! \n\n\n\nSee you at Union South on September 8! URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/ece-student-welcome/ LOCATION:Union South Varsity II and III\, 1308 West Dayton Street\, Madison\, 53711 CATEGORIES:Electrical & Computer Engineering,Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ECE-Welcome-website-and-monitor-3.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250829T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250829T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T112030 CREATED:20250708T190217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T190220Z UID:10001246-1756458000-1756472400@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ECE New Graduate Student Orientation DESCRIPTION:Graduate Student Orientation offers newly enrolled ECE graduate students the support and resources needed to help transition to life as a UW-ECE graduate student. The event will provide information on payroll\, benefits\, student services and more. Lunch will follow the morning session. \n\n\n\nAll first-year graduate students are required to attend\, except those enrolled in the MS Power online program. \n\n\n\nFirst-year graduate students\, check your wisc.edu email for invitation and link to RSVP. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/ece-new-graduate-student-orientation-2/ CATEGORIES:Electrical & Computer Engineering,Information Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Grad-Student-Orientation-Invitation-website-and-monitor.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T180000 DTSTAMP:20260419T112030 CREATED:20250612T190555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T181050Z UID:10001242-1755792000-1755799200@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Alumni Ice Cream Social DESCRIPTION:Hey\, Badger Engineering Alum!  We invite you to join us for an evening of reminiscing\, networking\, and delicious Babcock ice cream on Thursday\, August 21st from 4-6pm at the Memorial Union Terrace.  Alumni from across the college will have the chance to connect at one of the most beloved sites on campus. \n\n\n\nLeadership from across the college will be on hand to chat with alumni and learn more about what paths they took after leaving campus\, as well as share the latest department and college news. \n\n\n\nEngineering alumni from all departments are welcome and encouraged to join in on the fun. \n\n\n\n\nRegister now URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/alumni-ice-cream-social-2/ LOCATION:Memorial Union Terrace\, 800 Langdon St\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706 CATEGORIES:Alumni events,Biomedical Engineering,Electrical & Computer Engineering,Industrial & Systems Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2023-Alumni-Ice-Cream-Social-Website-jpg-webp.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T112030 CREATED:20250723T143940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T143943Z UID:10001254-1754400600-1754402400@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Wide and Ultrawide Bandgap Semiconductor Deposition Facility Grand Opening DESCRIPTION:The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invites you to join us on Tuesday\, August 5th at 1:30 p.m. for the grand opening celebration of its Wide and Ultrawide Bandgap Semiconductor Deposition Facility. The event will be held on the second floor of the Engineering Centers Building\, and will include a short program\, ribbon-cutting ceremony\, and an opportunity to view the lab’s state-of-the-art AlN Agnitron MOCVD reactor. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/wide-and-ultrawide-bandgap-semiconductor-deposition-facility-grand-opening/ LOCATION:Engineering Centers Building\, 1550 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, 53711 CATEGORIES:Electrical & Computer Engineering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/AlN-and-AlGaN-materials-surpass-GaN-in-performance-and-are-advancing-6G-power-converters-and-deep-UV-optoelectronics.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T112030 CREATED:20250729T140451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T162706Z UID:10001257-1753959600-1753963200@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ECE Research Seminar Series: Professor Carsten Ronning DESCRIPTION:2321 Engineering Hall \n\n\n\nIon beams for photonics and quantum technology\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract: \n\n\n\nIon beam technologies are today routine methods in electronic device manufacturing\, e.g. the production of a modern processor needs 20-30 ion implantation steps. On the other hand\, the 21 st Century is considered by many to be the century of light following a century of developments in electronics. Therefore\, Ronning will present several experiments for the manipulation of the optical properties of (nano)materials using ion beams\, as well as corresponding strategies for the realization of photonic and quantum devices. \n\n\n\nBio: \n\n\n\nCarsten Ronning\n\n\n\nCarsten Ronning is full professor and director of the Institute of Solid State Physics at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena\, Germany. He studied physics at the Universities of Bremen and Konstanz\, and completed his PhD thesis entitled “Diamond-like materials prepared via mass selected ion beam deposition” in 1996. After holding a post-doc position at the North Carolina State University (USA)\, he performed intense research at the University of Göttingen on thin films\, semiconductor physics as well as on semiconductor nanowires. He moved to the Friedrich Schiller University Jena in 2008\, where his group is today studying the synthesis\, modification and characterization of nano-scale solids\, where the optical properties of semiconductor nanowires and metasurfaces are in focus. URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/ece-research-seminar-series-professor-carsten-ronning/ LOCATION:2321 Engineering Hall\, 1415 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, 53711 CATEGORIES:Electrical & Computer Engineering,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ECE-Research-Seminar-Series.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T112030 CREATED:20250708T184816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T131826Z UID:10001245-1753876800-1753880400@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ECE Virtual Alumni Town Hall DESCRIPTION:ECE alumni\, we hope you will join us for this one-hour event hosted by ECE Department Chair Susan Hagness. We have assembled an expert panel of ECE faculty who will share their perspectives as research leaders in the foundations of artificial intelligence and the computing systems that power AI.  As AI continues to transform nearly every facet of modern life\, ECE research advances are playing a central role in shaping its future.  Join us to hear how ECE is driving innovation in AI and preparing students to live\, learn\, and lead in this rapidly evolving field.  We welcome your questions for our panelists. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRamya Korlakai Vinayak\, Dugald C. Jackson Assistant Professor (left) \n\n\n\nTsung-Wei Huang\, Associate Professor (middle) \n\n\n\nRobert Nowak\, Keith and Jane Morgan Nosbusch Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering Grace Wahba Professor of Data Science (right) \n\n\n\nZoom registration information will be sent mid-July via email to alumni\, so check your Inbox! \n\n\n\nQuestions can be directed to: Office@ece.wisc.edu URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/ece-virtual-alumni-town-hall-2/ CATEGORIES:Alumni events,Electrical & Computer Engineering,Featured Guest Speaker ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ECE-Alumni-Town-hall-1.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T112030 CREATED:20250718T151118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T152207Z UID:10001253-1753700400-1753704000@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ECE Research Seminar Series: Dr. Oliver Burrow DESCRIPTION:2321 Engineering Hall \n\n\n\nCompact Cold-Atom Platforms Enabled by Grating MOTs and Progress to Real-World Quantum Sensing\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract: \n\n\n\nLaser cooling of atoms is the first step in a wide range of atomic and molecular experiments\, where low temperatures enable precision measurements. Traditionally\, laser-cooling apparatus were large\, often approaching room-scale\, but over the past decade there have been concerted global efforts\, including the UK’s Quantum Hubs initiative\, to reduce their size\, weight\, power\, and cost to enable the real-world deployment of quantum technologies. \n\n\n\nThe University of Strathclyde developed the grating magneto-optical trap (gMOT)\, which replaces the traditional six-beam MOT optical-geometry with a single input beam and a diffractive optic. This greatly reduces system complexity\, eases miniaturisation\, and provides a large solid angle of optical access. Typical Rb gMOTs trap >10⁷ atoms from vapour and achieve microkelvin temperatures. Recent advances at Strathclyde include gMOT atomic fountains\, optical lattices with the gMOT optic as the reflector\, and integration with sub-wavelength RF cavities\, paving the way for compact atomic clocks with stabilities approaching 10⁻¹³  τ -1/2. \n\n\n\nAnother challenge is achieving compact vacuum systems suitable for laser cooling. In collaboration with industrial partners\, we have created centilitre-scale ultra-high vacuum chambers with integrated gMOT optics\, demonstrating long operational lifetimes without active pumping. When combined with packaged electronics and beam-launch optics\, these become true cold-atom platform subsystems\, requiring only a power supply and a fibre-coupled laser input. \n\n\n\nThese platforms are now being translated into field-ready quantum sensors through UK academic–industrial partnerships. Applications include compact atomic clocks (gClock) and hybrid classical–quantum inertial navigation systems\, with initial sea trials planned for 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBio: \n\n\n\nOliver Burrow\n\n\n\nDr. Oliver Burrow is a Research Fellow in the University of Strathclyde’s Experimental Quantum Optics and Photonics Group. He completed his MPhys in Physics with Theoretical Physics at the University of Manchester in 2011 before moving to the University of Liverpool\, where his studies were developing a prototype atom interferometer to probe the dark contents of the vacuum under the supervision of Dr Jon Coleman\, earning his PhD in 2016. That research group has since become a founding member of the AION and MAGIS collaborations\, which are developing cutting-edge atom interferometers for gravitational-wave detection. \n\n\n\nSince joining Strathclyde in 2015\, Dr. Burrow’s research has focused on developing compact components for laser cooling\, with a strong emphasis on knowledge exchange and industrial collaboration. He has played a key role in advancing gMOT optics with Kelvin Nanotechnology and in developing centilitre-scale ultra-high vacuum gMOT systems with CPI-TMD. These technologies have become integral to next-generation quantum sensors in the UK\, and he is now leading efforts at Strathclyde with industry to deploy these cold-atom platforms as core subsystems in practical quantum sensors. \n\n\n\nDr. Burrow’s visit is hosted by ECE Associate Professor Jennifer Choy\, and ECE Antoine-Bascom Professor and Jack St. Clair Kilby Professor Mikhail Kats URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/ece-research-seminar-series-dr-oliver-burrow/ LOCATION:2321 Engineering Hall\, 1415 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, 53711 CATEGORIES:Electrical & Computer Engineering,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ECE-Research-Seminar-Series.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T112030 CREATED:20250221T202645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T203247Z UID:10001184-1746867600-1746874800@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ECE 2025 Graduation Brunch DESCRIPTION:Engineering Hall Lobby \n\n\n\nThe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is excited to celebrate our graduates by hosting a brunch for graduates\, family\, and friends prior to the commencement ceremony at Camp Randall Stadium. Graduating students\, please check your email in April for information about how to RSVP for this fantastic event. We welcome all of the celebrants to enjoy a full brunch buffet\, photo booth\, and hearty congratulations from ECE faculty and staff. \n\n\n\nSummer and December 2024 graduates\, we would love the opportunity to celebrate with you as well. Please email office@ece.wisc.edu to let us know you will be joining us! URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/ece-2025-graduation-brunch/ LOCATION:Engineering Hall Lobby\, 1415 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:Electrical & Computer Engineering,Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Graduation-Brunch-1.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T112030 CREATED:20250401T185946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T165439Z UID:10001223-1746014400-1746019800@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:ECE Capstone Design Open House DESCRIPTION:Engineering Hall Lobby \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to come view demonstrations of projects created by student teams in ECE capstone design courses! ECE alumni and course instructors will serve as judges as teams compete for Best Project awards. Past winning projects have included a Mario Kart-type simulator\, a sign language recognition device\, and an app for AI-automated time management and scheduling for students. \n\n\n\nCourses participating in the ECE Capstone Design Open House:ECE 453 – Embedded Microprocessor System Design taught by Teaching Faculty Joe KracheyECE455 – Capstone Design in Electrical and Computer Engineering taught by Assistant Teaching Professor Nathan StrachenECE554 – Digital Engineering Laboratory taught by Assistant Professor George Tzimpragos \n\n\n\nECE Alumni Judges: \n\n\n\nRick Abegglen (BS’82\, MS’84\, JD’99) – Casimir Jones\, S.C. – ShareholderBill Berg (BS’71\, MS’72) – Dairyland Power Cooperative – Chief Executive Officer\, RetiredCole Burek (BS’18) – Extreme Engineering Solutions – Embedded EngineerOlivia D’Souza (BS’24) – University of Wisconsin–Madison – PhD StudentJohn Hester (BS’91) – Techtricity Corporation – President\, RetiredJustin Reed (BS’05\, MS’07\, PhD’14) – C-Motive Technologies\, Inc. – Chief Technology OfficerTerry Sartori (BS’80) – GE Healthcare\, Accuray – Engineering Project Manager\, RetiredKenton Smith (BS’14) – Extreme Engineering Solutions – Senior Embedded EngineerJohn Ziehr (BS’71) (MBA’95 – University of Iowa) – Rockwell Automation – Vice President Manufacturing Operations\, Retired URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/ece-capstone-design-open-house-3/ LOCATION:Engineering Hall Lobby\, 1415 Engineering Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53704\, United States CATEGORIES:Electrical & Computer Engineering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Capstone-Design-Open-House-Form-header-Presentation.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T112030 CREATED:20250306T153417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T163842Z UID:10001209-1745506800-1745514000@engineering.wisc.edu SUMMARY:Inaugural ECE Undergraduate Research Symposium DESCRIPTION:Union South \n\n\n\nThe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invites you to join us for the inaugural ECE Undergraduate Research Symposium. The symposium will be an exciting showcase of undergraduate research beyond the classroom. Selected students and teams will present their innovative work during a poster session where all are encouraged to talk with the undergraduate researchers about their discoveries. Over thirty research projects will be on display! \n\n\n\nThis event is open to the public—come support our students and explore their cutting-edge research! \n\n\n\nEvent schedule:3:00 – Poster session with light refreshments – Agriculture Room and Industry Room in Union South4:45 – Award presentations URL:https://engineering.wisc.edu/event/ece-undergraduate-research-symposium/ LOCATION:Union South\, 1308 W Dayton St.\, Madison\, 53711 CATEGORIES:Electrical & Computer Engineering,Social Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://engineering.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ECE-UG-Research-Symposium-2.avif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR