What are your career goals and plans for the future? Why do you want to pursue graduate school? Specifically address the question why you want to pursue the degree (MS or PhD) that you are applying for.

Statement of Purpose

Academia Goals

What are your career goals and plans for the future? Why do you want to pursue graduate school? Specifically address the question why you want to pursue the degree (MS or PhD) that you are applying for.

Prior experiences

Describe any recent relevant research or work experiences beyond regular curricular activities, including duration, level of independence, methods employed and outcomes, such as papers or theses. How has your prior experience prepared you for graduate studies in ECE? We are not interested in class projects or labs, school projects, or anecdotes from childhood unless they are specifically related to your desire for graduate studies.

Personal background

Provide any relevant context and personal background. What resources were available to you and how have you made the most of them to develop your career? If resources were lacking, how have you overcome that challenge? Consider resources broadly to include access to opportunities, facilities, and professional connections.

Broader contribution

Did you contribute to the broader impacts of electrical and computer engineering outside of academic or professional activities? For example, broadening the participation of underrepresented groups or dissemination of science to the public. How do you see yourself serving the profession and community in your future?

Academic interest

What are your academic and research interests going forward? What current topics in ECE research at UT Austin excite you? How do you envision contributing to research at UT ECE?