The Georgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering celebrates our incredible Black students, faculty, alumni and staff for their invaluable contributions. Diversity at ECE and engineering at large is not another checklist item, but it is crucial and necessary to ensure technologies developed are inclusive and beneficial to everyone. Explore this page for recent news and past features on the multitude of Black voices making a difference in ECE.
RECENT NEWS
Meet Richard Asiamah, the New President of the ECE Graduate Student Organization
GSO President Richard Asiamah looks to champion connectivity, advocacy, and community building in ECE’s robust and diverse graduate student body.
Veterans Day: Celebrating a Former Marine’s Journey to Pursue Cybersecurity
Because computer science (CS) is required for every Georgia Tech undergraduate, students from all majors pass through the School of Computing Instruction (SCI) every year. Among the computer engineering majors this semester is Marine Corps veteran James Baker, who is pursuing his passion for cybersecurity.
MEET OUR FACULTY
Fabian Monrose
Professor, Julian T. Hightower Chair in Cybersecurity School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Research
Uses digital speech processing theory and analysis in the classification of human vocal patterns for determining speaker demographics (i.e., dialect, language, etc.), speaker characteristics (i.e., gender, dimensions, etc.), and speaker state (i.e., emotion, stress, etc.).
Elliot Moore
Associate Professor, Associate Chair for Undergraduate Affairs
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Research
Uses digital speech processing theory and analysis in the classification of human vocal patterns for determining speaker demographics (i.e., dialect, language, etc.), speaker characteristics (i.e., gender, dimensions, etc.), and speaker state (i.e., emotion, stress, etc.).
Raheem A Beyah
Dean of the College of Engineering at Georgia Tech and the Southern Company Chair
Research
Cyber-Physical Systems Security, Privacy, Network Security, Network Monitoring and Performance
William Robinson
Professor, GTRI Deputy Director for Research for the Information and Cyber Sciences Directorate
Research
- Cybersecurity
- Hardware Security
- Radiation Effects in Microelectronics
- Broadening Participation in Engineering
Seun Sangodoyin
Assistant Professor
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Research
- Biosensor development and remote sensing of vital signs
- Biotelemetry for gastrointestinal devices and neural implants
- Endoscopic imaging with wireless capsules
- Device-to-Device wireless communications systems
- Radar systems for localization and tracking
Spotlight on ECE Black Engineers
The Georgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering proudly celebrates Black History Month, recognizing and honoring the achievements and contributions of Black individuals in the field. Through various initiatives, we aim to inspire and support a diverse future generation of engineers.
Black history month is a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of Black individuals in our society. All month long, we will shine a light on the inspiring achievements of ECE’s Black faculty, students, and alumni who have impacted a field that has historically been underrepresented.
From inventors to entrepreneurs, these trailblazers have been breaking barriers and making history. While far from comprehensive this black history spotlight highlights some of Georgia Tech ECE’s most influential Black engineers, through a collection of news articles from over the years, showcasing their ingenuity and impact on our world.
The Journey Continues
The communities in and around Atlanta have played a pivotal part in the advancement of civil rights and racial justice. There are sites right here on Georgia Tech’s campus — and many more nearby — that reflect milestones from a path toward greater inclusion. Here’s a look at a few of them.
Trailblazers: The Struggle and the Promise
Ronald Yancey, Georgia Tech’s first Black graduate, is widely considered among a pioneer among th first three Black students to attend Georgia Tech in 1961: Ford C. Greene, Ralph A. Long Jr., and Lawrence M. Williams. Yancy graduated with a degree in electrical engineering in 1965 and a bronze sculpture was installed in his honor at the bottom of the stairs in the Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons.
ECE Alumnus Named Among Most Influential Georgians
Georgia State University President and EE graduate Brian Blake was named one of Georgia Trend’s 100 Most Influential Georgians. He is GSU’s first Black president and guided it to a school-record $224 million in research grants in 2023
ECE Alumni Create a Home for Collaboration and Learning in Atlanta
At the beginning of 2020, right before the world changed irrevocably, an assembly of Black scientists, researchers, and developers gathered at the Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (RCIE) in downtown Atlanta, intent on changing what felt like a fractured community.
Amanda West Awarded Georgia Tech UCEM Ph.D. Fellowship
Amanda West, a third-year Ph.D. candidate in the Georgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), has been awarded a Georgia Tech UCEM (University Center of Exemplary Mentoring) Ph.D. Fellowship. West is a member of the Advanced Computational Electricity Systems (ACES) Laboratory directed by Prof. Santiago Grijalva.
Emerald White is Engineering a Culture of Inclusion and Diversity
Emerald White, an undergraduate in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is making her voice heard through active participation in many different on-campus organizations.
Black History Month Spotlight: Celebrating ECE’s Black Voices
In 2023, ECE recognized the trailblazing contributions and achievements of Black faculty members, students, and advisory board members. Their dedication and excellence inspire us to strive for a more inclusive and equitable future. Learn more about them!