What is Computer Engineering?
"Computer engineering combines electronic design, computer architecture, programming of computing systems, computer networks, and applied mathematics. Computer engineers are involved in many hardware and software aspects of computing, from the design of individual microprocessors, personal computers, and supercomputers, to circuit design. This field of engineering not only focuses on how computer systems themselves work, but also how they integrate into the larger picture."
Why did I choose computer engineering?
I built my first computer when I was a junior high schooler. Simply put, I was not getting enough frames to play Overwatch on my dinky DELL laptop. Although it was really hard for my 7th grader brain, I enjoyed building it, finding out what wires connect to what ports, how to apply the CPU efficiently, and seeing it power on for the first time was amazing. Now as a college student, I hope to one day develop the parts that we see go into computers, advancing technology one motherboard at a time.
Computer Engineering at GW
GWU's computer engineering department is amazing, with impressive faculty and innovative research all stationed here in Foggy Bottom. The department has state of the art facilities, with labs and classes in the SEH. For students, the professional Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is the premiere group fro ECE students to develop and become outstanding engineers.