Electrical Engineering

At Clarkson, electrical engineering students have a wide range of options, from designing nanometer-scale computer circuits up through megawatt-scale wind turbines. From monitoring low frequency sound and seismic waves up to microwave and optical communications signals. From the ocean depths, with remotely controlled undersea vehicles, to mountaintop weather monitoring systems, to communications and control systems operating in the upper atmosphere and outer space.

Electrical engineers work on all aspects of electrical and computer system planning, design, development and application. They use math, science and business training to complement their engineering expertise. They design, build and apply innovative engineering systems, using their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

A Clarkson engineering education builds your abilities in teamwork, management, communication and creative problem solving. We combine two distinctive strengths that benefit students: personalized teaching and high-powered research. As a small, undergraduate-centered university, our professors get to know students as individuals. These faculty also conduct world-class research in areas of vital importance — and involve undergraduates in the process.

Clarkson students sharpen their skills in creative problem solving, collaboration, communication and leadership through 14 team competitions. These are organized through an umbrella program called SPEED — Student Projects for Engineering Experience and Design. Clarkson's Solar Knights placed first in the Tour de Sol's Electrical Vehicle with Advanced-Battery Prototype Division in 2003. In March 2004, the First Robotics Team received first place in the 2004 FIRST Robotics regional competition.

In addition to the this undergraduate program, Clarkson also offers graduate degrees in electrical and computer engineering.