School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at OU-Tulsa celebrates 20 Years

OU-Tulsa’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering hosted a 20-year anniversary celebration on April 6-7. Alumni, faculty, and university and Gallogly College leadership gathered to celebrate the school’s more than 200 graduate alumni and 190 grants and awards totaling approximately $35 million. 

The Williams Chair of Telecommunication and Networking for the OU-Tulsa School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Dr. Hazem Refai, welcomed guests by sharing the impact graduates are making now as engineers and the exciting future potential of current students in the school.

“The evolving technology in the areas of optical science, wireless networking and cryptography continue to be areas of expertise needed in our state and country,” said Refai. “The continued growth of our advanced degrees from OU-Tulsa are meeting a workforce demand and place our graduates ahead of the curve as they go to work in the field.”

April 7 was a full day of presentations by professionals in the field of engineering, as well as school alumni. Participants also enjoyed poster presentations by current students that showed off their important research.  

A highlight of the day was OU-Tulsa Interim President Jim Sluss, Ph.D., presenting a Tulsa mayoral proclamation designating April 7 as “OU-Tulsa Electrical and Computer Engineering Day.”