Points of Excellence
Entrepreneurship at its best
Success Stories
The IPhone introduced the most revolutionary user interface since the mouse that is poised to change the way you think about a mobile device. Multi-Touch technology is the driver of this technological revolution – Multi-Touch technology was invented by ECE Professor John Elias (now on leave at Apple Inc) and his PhD student Wayne Westerman. Their start-up company was purchased by Apple Inc. in 2005.
Entrepreneurship is the driving force for innovation and growth in the global economy. We offer programs to nurture our student’s spirit of entrepreneurship that underlies the continued competitiveness, success, and prosperity of society. Our educational and research programs provide numerous opportunities to explore the multifaceted world of entrepreneurship.
We have teamed with the Learner College of Business to develop entrepreneurship courses aimed at a broad view of entrepreneurship --- It is not enough merely to invent a new product, concept, or technology. Success often entails sound business plans, commercialization, widespread acceptance innovations, and business strategies.
Our Electrical and Computer Engineering students, faculty, and alumni have helped launch a multitude of entrepreneurial success stories over the years. They continue to change the world with their spirit of innovation, passion for technology, and technology transfer.
