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    Varsity gets help from EON on hybrid car research  Jul 27, 2007
    2 to the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Faculty of Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) to be used for research on motorised battery-operated vehicles (MBOVs). The research will focus on developing technology for an electric-powered car. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Search for life in Martian ice relies on UK technology  Jul 26, 2007
    Dr Tom Pike and his team at Imperials Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering have provided substratessurfaces used to hold samples for imagingfor the Mars Phoenix mission. These substrates will hold dust and soil for examination in a microscope station attached to the Phoenix lander. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)

    University inks agreement with EDF  Jul 25, 2007
    New projects will take place across three schools within the University's Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS); The School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering (MACE), The School of Materials and The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE). Potential studies in EEE include investigations into large wind power penetration, wind farms and lightning, and environmentally-friendly insulating oils for use in transformers. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)

    James Larsson: An inventor uses lethal prawns to tell the time  Jul 9, 2007
    Larsson, whose day job is to design electronic engineering for the water sculptor William Pye, describes himself as a hardware hacker, which means that he doesn't meddle with software to defraud banks or steal identities but uses pre-chip technology for new and unexpected purposes because, he says, outdated material is easier to modify and misuse. "Hardware hackers don't do anything that is morally dubious but we do things that are possibly unsafe," he adds. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)

    BPM takes root, but still an adjustment for many  Jul 4, 2007
    Trained in electronic engineering, Kalia is a champion of process engineering, a management approach that considers business processes from "end to end," rather than by the efficiency or performance of individual business processes, e.g., a crackerjack human resources benefits system or an efficient call center ... Trained in electronic engineering, Kalia is a champion of process engineering, a management approach that considers business processes from "end to end," rather than by the efficiency... (SearchCIO.com)

    PowerLinx set to ramp up manufacturing  Jun 26, 2007
    Five employees work at the company's California facility, which handles most of its electronic engineering. In addition to its underwater video cameras for the marine industry, the company develops and manufactures products that transmit video, audio, voice and data over existing power lines. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)

    Tech school opening in Wichita  Jun 23, 2007
    It will offer a bachelor's degree in information technology security and two associate's degrees, in information technology/computer network systems and computer and electronic engineering technology. ITT is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents and accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)

    7th Annual Electronic Components Distributor Survey Reveals Shift in China Sourcing Preference to Domestic Suppliers  Jun 21, 2007
    " Surveyed mainland China electronics manufacturers also said product quality and company reputation are the top criteria for selecting distributors. Other priorities included price, fast delivery and supply capacity. The full report is free to download at: . Electronics Supply acturing-China and its website, are an important part of Global Sources' product information services, which include Global Sources trade magazines, Global Sources Online ( ), China Sourcing Reports ( ), Global Sources... (PR Newswire)

    Britton Native To Work As Intern  Jun 21, 2007
    "The experience Curtis will get through this internship provides him a unique opportunity to participate in the process of turning a research innovation into a commercial product." Johnson is a student at South Dakota State University pursuing his degree in Electronic Engineering. After graduation he plans to work for a government agency or an engineering firm that deals with technology. (Marshall County Journal, SD)

    Former rocket scientist helps GMU tech students  Jun 20, 2007
    Around the same time, Grossman was flipping through an electronic engineering trade journal and spied an ad that basically claimed, "You too can practice patent law." No law degree was required (although he now holds one from American University). Applicants had to have engineering degrees and be able to pass a patent bar exam. (Washington Business Journal, DC)

    Global Sources Announces Decision Not to Exercise Option for HC International, Inc. Shares  Jun 18, 2007
    Global Sources' Chairman and CEO Merle A. Hinrichs said, "Last June, Global Sources and HC International entered into a strategic partnership. Since then, Global Sources and HC International evaluated opportunities to work more closely together. After careful consideration, our board of directors has decided not to increase Global Sources' equity stake in HC International at the pre-determined option exercise price, nor exercise our option to purchase Huicong Construction's equity stake in... (PR Newswire)

    Next tech: Quest for better batteries  Jun 18, 2007
    In February 2006, Electronic Engineering Times (EE Times) reports that researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a lithium-nickel-manganese-oxide battery and made it capable of charging and discharging at a rate 10 times faster than the unmodified technology. More recently in October 2006, researchers and engineers from 3M introduced new materials and a manufacturing process that will add 30 percent more capacity to Li-ion batteries and address safety concerns... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)

    Fallbrook resident had successful engineering career  Jun 16, 2007
    It led to a successful career in electronic engineering. Growing up in a small farm town in Idaho, McConville liked to take the family car apart and put it back together in a few days, said Cliff McConville, his son. (North County Times)

    * Muzha cable cars checked by experts  Jun 15, 2007
    The shutdown scenario was based on a lightning strike sparking a fire in the electronic engineering office. Ten transportation experts, accompanied by Taipei City Government staffers, carried out the inspection and said they were satisfied with the system, although they highlighted 34 problems. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)

    Read more. .  Jun 9, 2007
    He has a degree from North Dakota State University in electrical and electronic engineering. He spent nine years in the U.S. Air Force as a communications engineer, and an F-16 fighter pilot. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)

    Galt High's top graduates for 2007  Jun 2, 2007
    College or job plans: I am going to be attending Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo this fall, majoring in the field of Electronic Engineering. Goals for the next 10 years: For the next 10 years, I would like to have earned my BS degree in Electronic Engineering and get a job with either the Department of Defense or a computer company. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Katrina evacuees thriving in Waterloo  May 28, 2007
    "Brown's grades had been on the decline through his high school years in Gulfport. But coming to East High allowed him to wipe the slate clean, as far as his behavior and attitude."My grades improved drastically since I've been up here," he said. At a recent a senior honors reception, he received a presidential silver award in academics and another medal for satisfactory work in social studies.Brown plans to continue his education in the fall, first at Hawkeye Community College and then at Briar... (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    If I only had a brain  May 23, 2007
    Androids cannot, for example, make a cup of tea, do the housework or explore their environment, says Alan Winfield, Professor of Electronic Engineering at the University of the West of England, in Bristol. "They are not autonomous - relying on a power feed or batteries. They can't repair themselves or reproduce. They are not conscious or sentient. They can't reason about themselves or the world. I could go on - in short, current androids can't do very much at all and fall far, far short of the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Local chefs salute moms, grandmas  May 10, 2007
    Sam studied electronic engineering and Jag mechanical engineering, but when Sam was 20 and Jag 17, they decided to try the restaurant business. They bought an interest in a small place but quickly sold it because they decided to move to America. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Four candidates run for one NB school board position  May 6, 2007
    Education: Graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School and Monmouth University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in electronic engineering. Elected experience: None. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    ETSA announces mass graduate recruitment drive  May 5, 2007
    It is seeking 14 graduates to fill electrical and electronic engineering, information technology and business management positions. ETSA's chief executive Lew Owens says the recruitment drive will further boost its workforce which increased by 140 last year to just over 1,500. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Australia/Local)

    Weaponized Weather  May 3, 2007
    Writing for the electronic engineering magazine , William Gail acknowledges the militaristic history of geoengineering, but still maintains that such projects are needed to combat global warming. In fact, according to Gail, the question is not if these projects will be implemented, but when. (Utne.com)

    Low-energy Lighting Project Is Streets Ahead  May 1, 2007
    Academics in The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering will draw on their expertise to investigate how tightly packed groups of LEDs can be made to work safely and reliably ... "Gordon Routledge, MD of Dialight Lumidrives, who studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the old UMIST and graduated in 1996, said: "LEDs are on track to become a major source of lighting over the next decade. (Science Daily)

    A Revolution In The Monitoring Of Unborn Babies  Apr 27, 2007
    The original research was carried out by Dr John Crowe and Dr Barrie Hayes-Gill in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) and Professor David James and Dr Margaret Ramsay in the School of Human Development. In 2005 the technology was spun out to create Monica Healthcare Ltd. Led by both Dr Hayes-Gill and two ex PhD researchers from EEE, Dr Carl Barratt and Jean Francois Pieri, the company has gone on to develop the monitor even further. (Science Daily)

    - Gwyneth Jones: How the predictions of sci-fi are coming true  Apr 25, 2007
    Alan Winfield, professor of electronic engineering at the University of the West of England in Bristol, said this week that mobile robots may soon be employed as childminders and in the care of the elderly. For the rest of us there's RoCo, the world's first expressive computer, which is being developed at MIT's Media Lab. (Guardian Unlimited)

    Cadence's Jan Willis wins EDA award  Apr 24, 2007
    More specifically, Willis is the recipient of the Marie R. Pistilli Women in Electronic Design Automation Achievement Award, to be given at the 12th annual Workshop for Women in Design Automation (WWINDA) set for Monday, June 4 at the Both the workshop and award are attempts to increase the participation of women in EDA and electronic engineering. Willis has appeared in recent EE Times coverage as an advocate for the Cadence-originated Common Power Format (CPF), one of two low-power description... (EETimes)

    Knowledgeable sales staff can close more deals  Apr 14, 2007
    He found Charles Tooch, who has 35 years of experience in electronic engineering in the metals industry. Tooch began last May, and since then, Massetti has been able to send his other sales engineers out into the field more often because of Tooch's ability to iron out the technical specifications of a deal that's nearing completion. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)

    Horiba, Key to Toyota Engines, Counts on China's Clean Air Push For Sales  Apr 7, 2007
    The company is considering more acquisitions and receives proposals from companies wishing to be acquired just about every week, said Horiba, who studied electrical and electronic engineering at the University of California at Irvine. Horiba also makes mass flow controllers, which regulate the movement of gas and liquid in semiconductor production systems. (Bloomberg)

    Ease-of-use crisis: Designers or 'feature creeps'?  Apr 6, 2007
    A panel of experts on "ease of use" whose experience ranges from technology design to behavioral psychology agreed rather ruefully Wednesday (April 4) that one of the most complicated challenges in electronic engineering is simplicity. Their conclusions echoed the irony of one audience member an attorney with Silicon Valley law firm Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich i who defined "technology" as "something that doesn't quite work yet.". (EETimes)

    Veteran's slaying shocks family, friends  Apr 5, 2007
    When Jacobs returned, he enrolled at Wentworth Institute of Technology, where he studied electronic engineering technology. He was about eight months away from a bachelor's degree, said spokesman Jamie Kelly. (Boston Globe)

    'Self-healing' House: Building-in Earthquake Resistance?  Apr 4, 2007
    Instrumentel will work in partnership with Dr Greg Horler in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering to deliver this potentially life-saving technology. Meanwhile, Professor Anne Neville's team in the School of Mechanical Engineering will research new ways of designing the polymer nano-particles required. (Science Daily)

    New Interactive Television To Assist Patients And Elderly  Mar 31, 2007
    s Garc;a and within the remit of the MHProject research group of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the Public University of Navarre. He focused his activity on research into and implementation of innovative technology within the Multimedia Home Platform (MHP) for interactive digital television. (Science Daily)

    Testosterone Chips: The End of an Era  Mar 26, 2007
    Electronic Engineering Times. the semiconductor industry's weekly bible, to feel the gloom. (BusinessWeek)

    Electrical Engineering  Mar 22, 2007
    It has been known over the years to encompass electronic engineering, which has obtained an identity of its own only in the recent years. In most cases, both of these disciplines are offered through a combined course. (Suite101.com)

    Sir Gareth Roberts  Mar 20, 2007
    In 1985 he left to join industry, and became director of research at Thorn-EMI while continuing research as visiting professor of electronic engineering at Oxford. He was now becoming known nationally through scientific broadcasts and public lectures, and his 1988 BBC/Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, Science and Technology in the Home of the Future, enthused many children and their parents, for his Welsh charm was always combined with intense communication skills, and, of course, laughter. (Guardian Unlimited -- Life)

    Hawkers son scores 4As  Mar 16, 2007
    If I can't get a place there, I might opt for universities in Singapore to study Electrical and Electronic Engineering, said Lew. More News. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    Electronic engineering  Mar 14, 2007
    It's various applications. This article discusses the various applications of electronics engineering and gives a brief description of its sub-branches. (Suite101.com)

    Get a good job without a college degree  Mar 12, 2007
    Electrical and electronic engineering technicians. Physical therapist assistants. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    More of this story  Mar 11, 2007
    The 17-year-old senior from Brockton will continue his study of electronic engineering next year at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. He wants to earn a master's degree. (Brockton Enterprise, MA)

    FM Council to consider library bids  Mar 6, 2007
    A second bid from Electronic Engineering for 28,477 after the customary 5 percent discount because it is an Iowa company, was also submitted. . (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)

    CAS takes aim at misconduct  Feb 27, 2007
    In March and April last year, Liu Hui, assistant dean of the medical school of Beijing-based Tsinghua University; Yang Jie, dean of life science school of Shanghai-based Tongji University; and Chen Jin, dean of electronic engineering school of Shanghai Jiaotong University were fired for falsifying their resumes or fabricating their research. With more than 30,000 scientists and nearly 100 research institutes, CAS is the peak research body in China. (Xinhuanet, China)

    CESAR Could Hail Cheaper And Greener Small Aircraft  Feb 23, 2007
    Dr Schofield, who works in the Power Conversion Group within The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, said: "With the increasing popularity of air travel, the demand for smaller commercial aircraft is likely to increase in coming years."The view is that short haul flights within Europe will become more extensive as the Eastern European counties expand their trade with the West. "The grant we have received will allow us to employ two full-time researchers to carry out extensive... (Science Daily)

    Bulging bumper could speed journey to computerised carriageways  Feb 20, 2007
    The authors, from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, scooped Best Scientific Paper at the meeting of 3,000 key decision makers and technical experts from across the world ... Martin Davey, chair of the judging panel at the conference and Project Director of Transport For Londons Technical Services Group, said: "Dr Renfrew's paper offers a glimpse of how one form of transport system might operate safely in the future. The authors received an attractive glass trophy and 500,... (EurekAlert!)

    'Optics On A Chip' May Revolutionize Telecom, Computing  Feb 8, 2007
    Optics On A Chip' May Revolutionize Telecom, Computing. In work that could lead to completely new devices, systems and applications in computing and telecommunications, MIT researchers are bringing the long-sought goal of "optics on a chip" one step closer to market. (Science Daily)

    Global Sources to Select Technology 'Company of the Year' Winners for ACE Awards in Mainland China  Jan 31, 2007
    Finalists Include Analog Devices, Freescale and Texas Instruments HONG KONG, Jan. 31 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Sources' (Nasdaq: ) Electronic Engineering Times-China (EE Times-China) is set to select the best technology companies operating in mainland China from finalists including Analog Devices, Freescale Semiconductor, NXP Semiconductors, Texas Instruments and Xilinx. (Logo: ) Winners of the magazine's Annual Creativity in Electronics (ACE) Awards, which recognize companies that... (PR Newswire)

    IBM Advancement To Spawn New Generation Of Chips  Jan 30, 2007
    IBM has announced it has developed a long-sought improvement to the transistor -- the tiny on/off switch that serves as the basic building block of virtually all microchips made today. Working with AMD and its other development partners Sony and Toshiba, the company has found a way to construct a critical part of the transistor with a new material, clearing a path toward chip circuitry that is smaller, faster and more power-efficient than previously thought possible. (Science Daily)

    Where Credit Is Due  Jan 26, 2007
    This year sales are expected to jump 56%, mostly from the company's merger in October with Israeli point-of-sale specialist Lipman Electronic Engineering. The combined company is now the biggest in the business, with a market share of 33. (SmartMoney)

    Power pair finds ways to share  Jan 26, 2007
    "He puts together some remarkable business combinations," says Les Denend, a VeriFone board member, referring to the acquisition last November of Israel-based Lipman Electronic Engineering. "He's self-confident and so intelligent, he always offers a challenging conversation.". (San Jose Business Journal, CA)

    Professor co-writes Chinese engineering book  Jan 10, 2007
    A graduate of Shanghai University of Science and Technology, Wang majored in electronic engineering. Before coming to the United States as an exchange scholar, he was an assistant professor at Fudan University in China. (New Britain Herald, CT)

    George Junus Aditjondro: Standing by the country's marginalized  Jan 9, 2007
    So he went to the state technical academy in the city and also studied electronic engineering at Satya Wacana Christian University in Salatiga. He never finished either. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)

    New design thinking needed for biotech  Jan 9, 2007
    s biology and electronic engineering start to converge in the world, a "real problem" is emerging because the two methods of developing systems are essentially incompatible, a leading venture capital said Monday (Jan. 8). (EETimes)

    Louisville Tech names executive director  Jan 2, 2007
    Louisville Technical Institute, part of the , awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees in career-oriented programs such as computer repair and electronic engineering. Related Company stories. (Louisville Business First, KY)

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