Motto
— “Invest in the Future…”
Who We Are?
— A 4-year project to establish the Interactive Technology Experience Center (iTEC) at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) began in 2007 with funding provided by the AT&T Foundation. The main thrust areas of iTEC include robotics, telecommunications, scanning electron microscope applications, and design for manufacturing. Over the next 3 years, the iTEC-affiliated faculty will develop demonstrations and learning modules in advanced technologies that apply to each thrust area.
Vision
— To be an inspiration for young people by creating an environment where they can understand how engineering, science, and technology shape our lives and the future of the world.
Mission
—To motivate young people to pursue careers in engineering by demonstrating advanced technologies and engaging them in interactive, hands-on activities that build technical skills and foster critical thinking, self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
- Attract students to engineering.
- Invigorate outreach activities in the K-12 community.
- Provide hands-on technology experiences, web-enabled activities, and tutorials.
- Participate in local, state, and national level competitions in the areas of robotics, communications, and advanced technologies.
- Serve as a focal point for on-campus events.
- Support undergraduate engineering education.
Affiliated Professors
—There are several UTSA professors and research labs that are a part of the Itec corporation.
| Dr. David Akopian |
-Software Communications and Navigation Systems |
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-Electrical and Computer Engineering Department |
| Dr. Mo Jamshidi |
-Autonomous Control Engineering |
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-Electrical and Computer Engineering Department |
| Dr. Yufang Jin |
-System and Controls |
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-Electrical and Computer Engineering Department |
| Dr. Brent Nowak |
-Robotics and Intelligent Machines |
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-Mechanical Engineering Department |
| Dr. Daniel Oh |
-Nano Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering |
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-Biomedical Engineering Department |
| Dr. Can Saygin |
-Manufacturing Systems and Automation |
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-Mechanical Engineering Department |
| Dr. Hung-Da Wan |
-Flexible Manufacturing and Lean Systems |
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-Mechanical Engineering Department |