ECSE offers Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees in Electrical Engineering and in Computer and Systems Engineering. ECSE curriculum builds a broad foundation in math, science, humanities and social sciences, and multiple disciplines in engineering, while allowing flexibility in electives to pursue specialized concentrations. ECSE students are trained in engineering fundamentals and application-specific domains with emphasis on hands-on education, design experience, and teamwork. ECSE faculty conduct cutting edge research across multiple disciplines and physical scales, including semiconductor design and processing, smart sensors and devices, 5G communication, and cyber-physical systems such as smart grid and collaborative robots. ECSE research is powered by federal funding agencies including NSF, NIH, ONR, ARO, AFOSR, DOE, state funding agencies including NYSTAR and NYSERDA, private foundations, and industry partners.

A $27 Million Donation from Douglas A. Mercer ’77 Will Redefine Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering at RPI