Western Kentucky University

Electrical Engineering Program

WKU faced steep competition at the IEEE

Southeastcon 2011

March 23, 2011

Electrical engineering students returned to the 2011 IEEE Southeastcon to defend their title in the Hardware Competition in Nashville, TN.

Competition Parameters

In consideration of recent natural disasters, particularly tsunamis and earthquakes, IEEE decided that this year’s competition would focus on the use of modern technology to assist emergency responders with accurate and timely information to ensure the survival of as many victims as possible. Teams created emergency response robots which were designed to evaluate the scene and relay important information to response teams.

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The mission of the Electrical Engineering Program at WKU is to build a foundation of knowledge in electrical engineering by integrating a variety of project experiences at every level throughout the curriculum.

Our program goal is to be relevant to our region and to produce graduates who can immediately contribute to the profitability of their employer.

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