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Paula Pernia awarded Staff Excellence Award for her remarkable contributions as Facilities Manager
As ECE Facilities Manager for ECE, Pernia has exhibited stellar performance over 27 years at the University, while embodying the values of ECE that make it a great place to work.Don Winsor: Leading IT support in EECS
Dr. Don Winsor leads the EECS Department's Departmental Computing Organization (DCO) with joy and grace.Seven ECE staff recognized for their outstanding contributions to the ECE community
Devon Degraffenreed, Misha Erementchouk, Jeff Horosko, Elizabeth Oxford, Eva Ruff, Ann Stals, and Punam Vyas received the CoE Staff Incentive Award for their contributions to ECE.Family Fun Night celebrates the wonders of ECE research, community
The event featured interactive research stations, student team demos, and carnival attractions, including the chance to dunk a professor.Amy Brooks awarded Staff Excellence Award for extraordinary efforts in difficult times
In addition to stepping up in remarkable ways during the past two years, Brooks has been known for her collaborative initiative, technical competence, and empathy to those in need.Six ECE faculty and staff recognized for their outstanding contributions
Six ECE faculty and staff have been recognized by the College of Engineering for their creativity, innovation, and daring approaches to their work.
ECE’s Culture Club brings the (virtual) community together
Each event is led by an ECE student, staff, or faculty member and showcases the different traditions, languages, food, crafts, history, etc., of their home country or region.Dr. Pilar Herrera-Fierro, senior director of the LNF, receives 2021 COE staff excellence award
Dr. Herrera-Fierro goes out of her way to support student, faculty, and external users of the Lurie Nanofabrication Facility, and is considered a key component of its success
ECE Lab Kit team recognized by the College of Engineering with the Team Staff Excellence Award
When the pandemic shut down in-person instruction, this six-member team created and delivered individual lab kits to 1,200 students around the world so hands-on lab experience could continue.Kristen Thornton awarded College of Engineering’s Staff Excellence Award for her unwavering dedication and exemplary service to students
PhD Coordinator Kristen Thornton continues to go above and beyond for the ECE graduate student community by creating new events, new office hours, and helping to launch a new Master’s program all during the global pandemic.
Lisa Armstrong recognized with the Judith A. Pitney Staff Service Career Award for her decades of service to the college and the department
As Unit Administrator for Electrical and Computer Engineering, Armstrong has been a driving force for many of the department’s biggest advancements, and she’s known for fostering a thriving, inclusive, collaborative, and fun environment.
Jacob Hayward recognized for his far-reaching impact on University systems
Jacob Hayward received a 2020 U-M Staff Impact Award for developing several systems that have made life easier for staff and administrators across the UniversityECE students, staff, honored with MLK Spirit Awards
For “exemplifying the leadership and vision of Dr. King,” three members of ECE were honored as part of U-M’s annual MLK symposium.
ECE Faculty and Staff Living the Values
Seven staff and two faculty are recognized for taking extra steps to advance the College of Engineering's vision, mission and values within Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Institution partnerships offer best of both worlds
ECE helped host faculty from Morehouse College and Prairie View A&M University to explore cross-collaboration opportunities, which allow students and faculty to experience the cultures of both Historically Black Colleges & Universities and U-M.
ECE honors Spirit Day 2019
Faculty, students, and staff came together in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community for the world-wide anti-bullying campaign.
Ann Stals, the Woman Behind the Curtain, is honored for her excellence in ECE
Ann Stals is one of four College of Engineering staff members honored with the Staff Excellence Award. She was selected for her exemplary work as the Alumni Engagement and Events Manager for ECE.
Eight ECE faculty and staff recognized for creativity, innovation, and daring
Eight ECE faculty and staff have been recognized by the College of Engineering for their creativity, innovation, and daring approaches to their work.
ECE Community takes a stand against bullying
Spirit Day activities look to make ECE and U-M a more compassionate, inclusive place.
Mike Stander honored with CoE Staff Excellence Award
Stander has given 33 years of exceptional service to the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science as a Hardware and Electronics Technician
A Q&A with Ann Stals – Getting down to the details
Meet ECE's master of all details large and small
A Q&A with Tomas Mauricio – Giving Back
What a difference maker can do in the workplace
ECE team receives Distinguished Diversity Leaders Team Award
This team has spent countless hours planning and executing outreach activities to make our highly diverse and international student body feel welcome, and to expand its diversity in key areas.
Beth Lawson receives 2016 CoE Excellence in Staff Service Award
Faculty praised Beth’s willingness to provide a high level of support to faculty , her ability to work well with other departments, and her unflappable calm in the face of changes in budgets.
Jason Davis receives 2013 U-M Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award
Jason considers diversity and inclusiveness in all activities that he undertakes.
Beth Stalnaker receives 2013 CoE Judith A. Pitney Staff Service Career Award
Beth’s positive influence has been felt by the students she has supported, the faculty and staff of EECS, and the entire Engineering community.
Dr. Dennis Grimard receives Work/Life Champion Award for Supervisors
Dr. Grimard is Managing Director of the Lurie Nanofabrication Facility, a position he’s held since 1998. Congratulations!
Becky Turanski Receives College of Engineering Staff Excellence Award
Dennis Grimard Receives 2011 College of Engineering’s Judith A. Pitney Staff Service Career Award
Dennis Schweiger receives College of Engineering Staff Excellence Award
Schweiger is sought after by students, faculty, and administrators for his expertise, which is always offered in a friendly and comfortable manner.
Barb Rice receives U-M Distinguished Research Administrator Award
Without exception, those who work with Ms. Rice appreciate her knowledge, cheerfulness, helpfulness, and attention to detail.
Karen Liska Receives CoE Judith A. Pitney Staff Service Career Award
The award recognizes the significant contributions of a single CoE staff member with at least 10 years of service. Congratulations, Karen!