November 21, 2025
Dear ECEDHA Community,
We are pleased to share that applications are now open for Impact: Redefining Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty (iREDEFINE)—an NSF-sponsored workshop designed to help PhD students and postdoctoral scholars prepare for successful academic careers in ECE.
The 2026 program will take place March 21–22, 2026, in conjunction with the ECEDHA Annual Conference and ECExpo. This is a valuable opportunity for emerging scholars across your departments to receive mentorship, engage with peers, and gain meaningful insight into the faculty career pathway.
We kindly ask that you share the attached flyer with your PhD students, postdocs, and faculty mentors who may have candidates to recommend.
Key Dates:
• Applications Due: December 1, 2025
• Faculty Recommendations Due: December 12, 2025
• Notifications Sent: January 21, 2026
Thank you for helping ensure that students across the ECEDHA community are aware of this opportunity. Your support plays an important role in strengthening the pipeline of future ECE faculty.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Visit www.ecedha.org/iredefine to learn more.
Best regards,
Tori Holt
Program Director
ECEDHA (Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association)
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