Allyson Gibson

IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I recently highlighted the work of Yixin Song, Benjamin Karlinsey, Shea Smith, Dr. Aaron R. Hawkins,and Dr. Shiuh-Hua Wood Chiang. Their paper, "The Digital-Assisted Charge Amplifier: A Digital-Based Approach to Charge Amplification," was selected by the journal for its high quality and promoted through its multiple media channels.

At BYU, it’s never too early to start learning about electrical and computer engineering – even if you’re in middle school! The ECEn department held its annual Chip Camp this summer, with kids from all over the country coming together to create LED frisbees, self-driving cars, and more.

Being an engineer and a mom at the same time? Many people would say it’s too challenging, if not outright impossible. But Sharisse Poff proves that with the Lord’s help and support from loved ones, the impossible isn’t just possible – it’s a blessing.

In every field of innovation and exploration, there is always someone who lays the groundwork for others to follow. Isaac Newton once said, “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” And in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, there is no greater giant than Dr. Brent Nelson, who retires this month.

At the Intermountain Conference on Engineering, Technology, and Computing (I-ETC) Conference held at Utah Valley University May 13-14, 2022. Students and Professionals from throughout Utah gathered to learn about current research and the best industry practices for product development, testing, deployment, and operation. The theme for the conference was Innovations & Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Around 100 papers related to this theme were submitted to the conference from undergraduate and graduate students from BYU, UVU, Utah State, U of U, Weber State, and Idaho State. Many of these students also participated in the student research poster competition.

Hi, my name is Cadem Jeremy Mickelson and I am six and a half years old. My favorite colors are green, blue, and yellow, I have a little sister, Ruby, and my favorite food is salmon. I love technology (I got that from my dad) and I also love to cook (I got that from my mom). I can make quesadillas and scrambled eggs all by myself! I have a great memory (also from mom) and because of that, I am very good at math. I can add and multiply!

Each week, we will be getting to know our faculty members a little bit better. This week, we will be getting to know Dr. David Long.

As finals approached and anxieties rose, there was a desperate need for respite. Luckily, the ECEn department came to the rescue. Even with the threat of inclement weather, we had a great turnout at our annual Department IEEE Picnic last Thursday. Our dear secretaries looked on as the wind dispersed our flyers and swag across the pavilion. We were all grateful for the hot chocolate and sunny dispositions that kept us warm. The smoke was thick, but so were the patties that Dr. Jeffs and Dr. Beard served valiantly as grill masters.

Dr. Steven Allen is pursuing research that could replace scalpels with soundwaves in certain neurological surgeries. If it sounds crazy, well, he would probably agree with you.