Electrical engineering provides the technological foundation for the modern information society. Almost every technological advance made today can be traced to the work of electrical engineers. Examples of new and exciting technologies under development by electrical engineers are: Novel wireless communication technologies such as LTE. Sensors with applications ranging from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to environmental monitoring. Guidance systems for aircraft and missiles. Radars for weather prediction and monitoring. The electrical engineering degree program focuses on signal processing; communication theory and practice; voice, data, video and multimedia communication networks; very large scale integrated (VLSI) circuit design and applications; and control and power systems. At GW, students may take electives in advanced topics, such as optical networks, broadband wireless networks, and technologies for the next generation of information systems. Our department's modern curriculum is complemented by well-staffed and well-equipped laboratories. Students are required to work on real-world projects throughout their education and complete a capstone design sequence with real-world design experience.