Industrial Affiliates Program

Undergraduate and graduate enrollments continue to rise in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). The ECE Industrial Affiliates Program (IAP) offers unique opportunities for your company to connect with these talented students and increase your visibility.

Our IAP allows you to engage directly with our students through tabling events, seminars, and other company-hosted events. A dedicated staff member will assist with planning and strategy to help maximize the impact of your recruiting efforts.

Sponsorship is an ideal way to enhance your company's brand. Becoming a sponsor means you gain exclusive access to a select group of high-achieving students through members-only opportunities. These valuable events provide a way to meet and actively recruit top talent for your organization.

Current Diamond-level sponsors:

Cirrus Logic

Electric Power Engineers

Our exceptional ECE faculty are continuously pushing the boundaries of cutting-edge technology, from advancements in semiconductors to breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. We invite you to join their pursuit in shaping the future of the industry and creating a more impactful tomorrow.

Current Platinum-level sponsors:

Marvell Technology

Powell Industries (Lifetime Platinum Member)

As a Gold Member, your company can directly support the advancement of undergraduate education and research.

Two ways to become a Gold Member:

1. Direct Contribution
   A donation of $25,000 or more qualifies your organization for Gold Membership, with funds allocated to academic and research programs across the department. These funds enable strategic enhancements to our programs, including student project development, laboratory upgrades, guest lectures, and departmental events that enrich the research and academic experience.
2. Junior Research Scholars Program
   Alternatively, your organization can support the Junior Research Scholars Program, which empowers undergraduate students to participate in faculty-mentored research during the fall or spring of their junior year. Using three credits of ECEN 491, students work in small, collaborative teams (2–4 students) on targeted research topics. They utilize modular research testbeds co-developed with industry partners, gaining hands-on experience and developing critical skills aligned with real-world innovation.

Junior Research Scholars Program Information

As a Silver Member, your company demonstrates a commitment to the next generation of engineers, gains visibility among students, and builds connections with emerging talent.

Two ways to become a Silver Member:

1. Direct Contribution
   A donation of $15,000 or more qualifies your organization for Silver Membership, with funds allocated to student-focused programs across the department.
2. Capstone Involvement
   Alternatively, your organization can sponsor a two-semester senior design project through our Capstone Involvement Program. This hands-on partnership allows students to work closely with your company on real-world challenges, offering a semester-long look at their skills, creativity, and teamwork. Sponsors provide a company mentor; loan equipment as needed, and attend the final project showcase judged by industry professionals.

Capstone Program Information

Current Silver-level sponsors:

FluxWorks

Infineon

Houston Entrepreneurs

Los Alamos National Laboratory (Capstone)

Raytheon (Capstone)

Sandia National Laboratories (Capstone)

Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP) (Capstone)

Texas Instruments (Capstone)

Sponsorship plays a crucial role in creating vital opportunities for our students. Together, we can shape and grow ECE at Texas A&M to be a leader in education and ensure a promising future for our bright students.

Interested in becoming an Industry Affiliate? Email ecen-dh@tamu.edu to find out how we can collaborate!

Level of sponsorship will facilitate access to faculty, students, and the department.