What Are Semiconductors?
While many people may have heard the term “semiconductor’, not everyone may really understand what a semiconductor is. I have always remembered a semiconductor as a material that sometimes conducts electricity, and sometimes does not. This unique... Continue Reading
Ondre Quest Chester
Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of interviewing my grandmother over the phone. Hearing her perspective on how the world functioned before semiconductors were everywhere, both funny and eye-opening. At first, she wasn’t even sure what a semiconductor was. When I... Continue Reading
How often have you heard that Electrical Engineering (EE) is one of the hardest engineering majors? In a typical EE classroom, you often see dense mathematical equations on the lecture slides accompanied by intricate circuit diagrams. Students are often left to bridge the gap on their own, that... Continue Reading
Is there anyone in 2025 still using cable phones? The answer is yes, my grandfather! While many of us rely on smartphones every day, he still chooses the comfort of a landline. For some older adults, newer technology is harder to maneuver while younger people find it to be second nature. This... Continue Reading
Semiconductors are everywhere. From powering your phone to guiding satellites, they’ve reshaped daily life in ways that are easy to overlook. One of the simplest reminders sits in our wallets: that tiny gold square on many credit and debit cards. That little chip isn’t just decoration. It’s a... Continue Reading
It’s an exciting time for Electrical Engineering as the world uses electricity to automate and power more and more things. At UC Merced we are excited to have started a new B.S. Electrical Engineering (EE) program, with our first cohort of students starting in fall 2023 and graduating in spring... Continue Reading
