Electrical and Computer Engineering

Betty Peters Preece

Apr 7, 2025, 12:16 PM

Lexington, Kentucky native Betty Peters Preece graduated from Lafayette High School. She enrolled at the University of Kentucky and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1947, the first woman to receive an electrical engineering degree from UK.

Carl N. Kelly

Apr 7, 2025, 12:16 PM

Leitchfield, Kentucky native Carl Neal Kelly, enrolled at the University of Kentucky after graduating from Leitchfield High School. During college, he was a member of Tau Beta Pi; engineering honor society, Eta Kappa Nu, electrical engineering honor society; and the Institute of Radio Engineers. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky in 1961. He would later earn a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Mexico and a Ph.D.

Russell M. Barnes

Apr 7, 2025, 12:16 PM

A native of Columbia, Kentucky, Russell Miller Barnes graduated from Russell Springs High School. In 1950, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Kentucky. While at UK he was a member of Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society; Eta Kappa Nu electrical engineering honor society; Sigma Pi Sigma physics honor society; and Triangle Fraternity.

Warren Pratt

Apr 7, 2025, 12:16 PM

B.S. Electrical Engineering 1974 M.S. Electrical Engineering 1975

C. J. “Neil” Starkey IV

Apr 7, 2025, 12:16 PM

B.S. Electrical Engineering 1976 Cornelius James Starkey IV is known to one and all as Neil — and his accomplishments in engineering are equally well known and highly regarded.

Edward Lassiter

Apr 7, 2025, 12:16 PM

If space is indeed the “final frontier,” Edward Lassiter is a frontiersman of the first order. He has been a leader in developing and using new technologies for defense systems during a distinguished engineering career.

Fred T. May

Apr 7, 2025, 12:16 PM

Austin, Texas, is known for its high-tech innovators. The city developed its reputation in part because of original technology innovators like Fred May and his co-workers.

Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch

Apr 7, 2025, 12:16 PM

B.S. Electrical Engineering 1988 When Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch was considering which engineering discipline to choose for a major, she determined that electrical engineering would be the most difficult of all the options. Naturally, she chose it for a major. “I never shy away from a challenge,” she says. “I love solving problems and believed the breadth of electrical engineering—power, electronics, etc.—would give me the most opportunities.”

James T. Pauley

Apr 7, 2025, 12:16 PM

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, 1986 When Jim Pauley was working as an electrician and electrical contractor prior to enrolling at the University of Kentucky, he often installed hardware produced by electrical component manufacturer Square D. Little did Mr. Pauley know that almost 30 years later, he would be a senior vice president within the company.

Michael W. Bowling

Apr 7, 2025, 12:16 PM

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, 1990 Since his days as a student at the University of Kentucky, AT&T senior vice president of corporate strategy Michael Bowling has excelled in leadership roles. Convinced that participation in student organizations would prepare him for life, Mr. Bowling served as two-term president of UK’s Student Activities Board and president of Kappa Sigma fraternity. As a result, he received the honor of being named the Otis A. Singletary Outstanding Senior Male. Without question, Mr. Bowling’s college career portended future success.

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Betty Peters Preece

Carl N. Kelly

Russell M. Barnes

Warren Pratt

C. J. “Neil” Starkey IV

Edward Lassiter

Fred T. May

Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch

James T. Pauley

Michael W. Bowling

Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering