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Sharing news, accomplishments and the a-maize-ing things happening on our campus. CECS is a vibrant and diverse community that includes more than 1800 undergraduates, 1200 graduate students, and 70 tenured and tenure-track faculty across a wide-array of disciplines. The mission of the college is supported by advisory boards of alumni and industrial leaders, faculty committees, and a dedicated team

of department, research, and instructional staff. We currently offer 11 undergraduate degree programs (plus two concurrent degree programs), along with 15 master’s and 6 Ph.D. Most master level programs are also available through asynchronous distance learning. Additionally, undergraduate students have the option to participate in a cooperative education track.

06/15/2026

Senior Design Day Project Highlight: Floating Drone for Plasma Water Treatment!

This team developed a solar-powered, GPS-guided pond-cleaning robot that uses cold atmospheric plasma to improve water quality with minimal maintenance and no added chemicals. By dispersing plasma-activated water, the robot aims to reduce algae, contaminants, harmful microorganisms, odor, and turbidity while supporting healthier aquatic ecosystems.

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06/10/2026

Looking for some CECS apparel? Check out our online store for merch, accessories, and more.

🔗https://myumi.ch/mVA3V

“On some of the roadways, the speed limit is a ceiling, but it seems like in Metro Detroit, it’s often treated as the bo...
06/08/2026

“On some of the roadways, the speed limit is a ceiling, but it seems like in Metro Detroit, it’s often treated as the bottom line,” said Shan Bao, chair and professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering CECS and research associate professor at the U-M Transportation Research Institute.

Bao found that the crash rate for Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties is 50% higher than the U.S. rate, highlighting a serious roadway safety challenge in Metro Detroit. Read the full article at https://myumi.ch/gkWz2

06/05/2026

Meet RAVEN, one of the projects created at senior design day!

RAVEN is a compact, handheld-controlled robotic platform built to help emergency responders safely inspect confined or hazardous indoor spaces from a distance. With live visible-light and thermal imaging, terrain-ready maneuverability, and automated temperature alerts, RAVEN improves situational awareness during fire response, search-and-rescue, and other high-risk operations—helping keep responders safer when every second counts.

Bruna Rocha gained invaluable real-world experience through her internship at Tesla.“My internships at Tesla gave me exp...
06/02/2026

Bruna Rocha gained invaluable real-world experience through her internship at Tesla.

“My internships at Tesla gave me exposure to real-world engineering problems and fast-paced manufacturing environments,” she said. “I worked on design and manufacturing-related challenges, which helped me connect what I learned in class to actual applications. I also developed skills in problem-solving, communication, and working across teams.”

Internships can be a powerful way to apply classroom learning, build confidence, and explore future career paths. Read the latest blog to learn more about why internships are so important.

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CECS is pleased to highlight three student-centered undergraduate initiatives from 2026–2027 that reflect the KEEN Frame...
05/27/2026

CECS is pleased to highlight three student-centered undergraduate initiatives from 2026–2027 that reflect the KEEN Framework’s 3Cs: Curiosity, Connections, and Creating Value.

🔹 PIPE — Promoting Innovation in Project-Based Education: A December showcase where students tackle real-world societal and industry challenges through hands-on projects, including a first-year competition and multidisciplinary project showcase.

🔹 EPIC — Entrepreneurship, Practice and Innovation Center: AA hub for students to explore innovation, entrepreneurship, intellectual property, and startup development, including hands-on experience through the Intellectual Property Clinic.

🔹 Senior Design Day: An April celebration of CECS seniors’ creativity, technical expertise, and innovation. The 2026 event featured 329 seniors, 77 projects, and 58 industry judges.

Together, these initiatives help students turn ideas into impact through engineering and computer science.

Learn more at https://myumi.ch/mV4Q1

Congratulations to the seven CECS faculty members who have earned promotions!• Georges Y. Ayoub, professor of industrial...
05/22/2026

Congratulations to the seven CECS faculty members who have earned promotions!

• Georges Y. Ayoub, professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering, with tenure
• Mengqi Wang, professor of electrical and computer engineering, with tenure
• Jian Hu, professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering, with tenure
• Zheng Song, associate professor of computer and information science, with tenure
• Hugo Casquero Penelas, associate professor of mechanical engineering, with tenure
• Junaid Farooq, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, with tenure
• Christopher Pannier, associate professor of mechanical engineering, with tenure

These promotions reflect their outstanding contributions to their fields, excellence in scholarship and research, dedication to teaching and mentorship, and unwavering commitment to our students and the University community. Please join us in congratulating them on this outstanding achievement!

Huge congratulations to our Intelligent Systems Club (ISC) team! This week, ISC competed in the Autonomous Karting Serie...
05/22/2026

Huge congratulations to our Intelligent Systems Club (ISC) team!

This week, ISC competed in the Autonomous Karting Series and earned an impressive 3rd place finish out of 9 teams. The team completed 3.5 laps and showed off their hard work, innovation, and determination on the track.

Way to go, ISC! 🏎️💨

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 Distinguished Research Team Award – Shan Bao, Areen Alsaid, Sang-Hwan Kim,...
05/20/2026

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 Distinguished Research Team Award – Shan Bao, Areen Alsaid, Sang-Hwan Kim, Fred Feng, Bochen Jia, and Carmel Price.

This award recognizes interdisciplinary research teams for their innovative and meritorious research contributions in the advancement of basic and applied science, technologies, humanities, and the arts.

05/19/2026

A look back at Senior Design Day!

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