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Creating technological advances that improve everyday life and change the world for the better—that’s what drives us in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Our world-class faculty members continually produce groundbreaking research in the areas of power and energy, computer architectures, embedded systems, micro/nano scale devices and materials, signal processing, machine learning and computational electromagnetics. We help students chart lucrative, satisfying career paths in industry, academia and government.

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In these courses, teams of 4-6 students work together to integrate their engineering knowledge to design and produce prototypes for real-world projects provided by faculty, industry, non-profit organizations, and other project partners.

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Paterson wins international ‘Nature’ award celebrating women in science

Computing, Networks, and AI, Human Health and Safety, Materials and Manufacturing

A mounting record of research accomplishments in organic electronics reached new heights this week as Alexandra (Zan) Paterson, Ph.D., earned international recognition as the 2026 Nature Awards Inspiring Women in Science winner in the Scientific Achievement category. Paterson accepted the award at a Nov. 3 ceremony in London, England.

Alexandra Paterson shortlisted for international ‘Nature’ Inspiring Women in Science award

Energy and Infrastructure, Materials and Manufacturing, National Security

Alexandra F. Paterson, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the University of Kentucky’s Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering, has been named to the 2026 Nature Awards Inspiring Women in Science shortlist in the Scientific Achievement category. She is one of only eight women selected worldwide in the category and the only woman based in the United States.

Back in the game: UK team develops football launcher to help teen play

Human Health and Safety

When Sam Roberts began his therapy services at the University of Kentucky’s Child Development Center of the Bluegrass, he told his team he missed walking and wished he could throw a football with his friends.

2027 Lighthouse Beacon Foundation Scholars announced

The Lighthouse Beacon Foundation Endowment has announced the 17 researchers in the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering awarded for fiscal year 2027. Established in 2024, the Lighthouse Beacon Foundation Endowment’s purpose is to advance research in the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering through three strategic priorities:

Spring 2026 Dean's List includes 1,085 Pigman College of Engineering students

The Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering is proud to announce 1,085 engineering and computer science students included on the University of Kentucky Spring 2026 Dean's List. Students are eligible for the Dean’s List by meeting these requirements during the fall or spring semester:

Mostafa Mubarak 2026 UK Commencement Student Speaker

Four graduating students were selected by University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto to represent the Class of 2026 as speakers at UK’s May Commencement Ceremonies. These students reflect the breadth of the UK experience — leaders, scholars and innovators whose paths have been shaped by discovery, service and a strong sense of community. Mostafa Mubarak, a 2026 Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering graduate, delivered the first student address at the 9 a.m. Friday, May 8, ceremony.

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