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ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING
DR. MIGUEL VELEZ-REYES
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CHAIR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING GEORGE W. EDWARDS, JR. / EL PASO ELECTRIC DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR IN ENGINEERING
Welcome everyone! Saludos a todos! On behalf of the faculty and staff of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, I would like to congratulate our students and their families on the celebration of this important milestone. I want to express my deepest appreciation to the students of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department for allowing us to be a part of their academic journey. You have shown commitment to meet your personal and professional goals as well as personal strength and resiliency in completing your Electrical and Computer Engineering degree, especially in the times of COVID-19. We wish you all success in your next steps, whether you are joining the workforce or continuing to graduate school. Now, you are UTEP ambassadors to the world and the best example of what this great Institution has to offer. I wish you the best and please keep in touch. Let us know of your accomplishments. We are looking forward to continuing hearing from you. Take care and be safe. Go Miners!
¡Saludos a todos! Welcome Everyone! A nombre del Departamento de Ingeniería Eléctrica y Computación deseo felicitar a nuestros estudiantes y sus familias en la celebración de este importante logro. Quiero expresar mi profunda apreciación a nuestros estudiantes por permitirnos ser parte de su travesía académica. Ustedes han demostrado un compromiso inquebrantable con sus metas profesionales, y una enorme fortaleza y resiliencia personal al completar los exigentes programas de estudios en nuestro departamento, en especial durante los tiempos de COVID-19. Les deseamos éxito en su próxima etapa ya sea que comiencen sus carrera como ingenieros o que continúen sus estudios en escuela de postgrado. Hoy se convierten en embajadores de UTEP y son el mejor ejemplo de lo valiosa que es nuestra institución. Les deseo lo mejor y por favor manténganse en contacto. Déjennos saber sobre sus logros profesionales y académicos. Cuídense y ¡Vamos Mineros!
PH.D. IN ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING 1. Da Silva, Felipe 2. Lopez, Rafael
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1. Alcantara Guardado, Aldo 2. Chavez Lopez, Ana 3. Darshni, Prya 4. Rahman, Tahsin 5. Valenzuela, Ivan
Students that have completed a degree with a thesis option.
MESSAGES FROM OUR GRADUATES
FELIPE DA SILVA | Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
A Ph.D. degree demands the development and improvement of several skills like dedication, discipline, organization, resilience, communication, and willpower. Moreover, the equilibrium of work and life is strictly necessary to keep good mental health and motivation to work and be successful in other activities. In addition, the support of family and close friends gives the energy that several times might be missing. Therefore, the engagement in activities with beloved ones must be a part of the process. At the end of the Ph.D. program, the brand-new doctor should have the technical skills related to the research/teaching in the specific area of study. However, the soft skills will give wise directions to the success.
PRYA DARSHNI | Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Heartfelt gratitude for the TA’ship, world-class education, excellent mentorship of Dr. Miguel Velez-Reyes (Electrical & Computer Engineering) and safety escort by the UTEP police (could not have come this far without burning the midnight oil in my office). Antenna for Mars sample return, NASA JPL graduate fellowship and many awards. All this belongs entirely to UTEP. Continuing my Ph.D. journey in a new school.
TAHSIN RAHMAN | Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Much emphasis is placed today on thinking outside the box and changing the world. Don’t be afraid if you feel like you can’t. Focus on being fulfilled, proficient, mindful, and kind. The world needs that too.
IVAN VALENZUELA | Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Graduating from The University of Texas at El Paso has been a great experience. I want to thank my family for all the support that I was given through my career finishing my Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. I am proud to represent UTEP and what we stand as I begin my professional career with Lockheed Martin.
