Department Chair Statement
 Engineers have played a central role in the advancement of civilization
for thousands of years. In the past 200 years, the field has evolved
dramatically and new specializations such as electrical, computer and
biomedical engineering have emerged. This evolution will continue as
electrical engineers face critical new challenges such as sustainable
energy and transhumanism. Engineers are known for solving real world
problems in real time and are often unsung heroes in the advancement
of science. Therefore, even though the engineering profession is many
centuries old, engineering remains vital to the science and technology
interests of society.
How do you know an engineering career is right for you? One of my
favorite stories came from the parent of a former student. When this
student was 10 years old he nearly burned down his house attempting
to build a large capacitor out of aluminum foil. The only thing that will
motivate you to persevere through the math, physics and electronics is
your love of designing and building “cool stuff.”
An engineering education at Temple is not just about coursework or
research, but all about rewarding job opportunities, lifelong learning
and professional development. Our students receive personal attention
from our faculty and develop lifelong relationships in what we refer to
as the engineering education lifecycle. There is always a shortage of
good, creative engineers who can make a difference.
Our undergraduate program offers degree options in electrical,
computer and bioengineering. Our graduate program emphasizes three
areas: signal and image processing, controls, and hardware. Our faculty
are also active in related areas such as communications, energy
systems, intelligent systems, microelectronics and robotics.
If you want to learn more about the innovative program we are building at Temple, visit ECE@Temple or
follow us on Facebook. I would like to extend a personal invitation to you to visit our department
and give us a chance to convince you that Temple is the right university for you.
Joseph Picone, Ph.D.
Chair and Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Tel: 215-204-4841
Email: picone@temple.edu
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