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On behalf of the Society of Graduate Electrical Engineers and Computer Scientists (GEECS), we are excited to invite you to the GEECS Annual Technology Showcase 2025 (GEECSANTS 2025)! This event is a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge research, network with faculty and industry professionals, and celebrate the outstanding work of EECS graduate students. 📅 Date: Friday, June 6, 2025📍 Location: UC Irvine – McDonnell Douglas Engineering Auditorium⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM The showcase …

On March 15, 2025, GEECS hosted a great hike at the San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary. It was a wonderful chance for graduate students, faculty, staff, and postdocs to get outside, enjoy the scenery, and connect with each other. Thanks to everyone who came out—we had a fantastic time and look forward to more events like this!

We are thrilled to share some updates and recap the past events we organized during the spring quarter of 2023. GEECS hosted numerous events, including monthly and quarterly gatherings, coding nights, and academic development events in collaboration with WiCyS. We are proud to announce that GEECS was also selected as the "Most Improved Organization" at the Engineering Awards Banquet. Please find detailed information in the flyers attached below. Thank you for your continued support of …

WiCyS and GEECS Members after the workshop EECS/ICS Professors at UCI sharing their thoughts and answering questions during the workshop We are excited to share the success of the recent academic development workshop hosted by Society of Graduate Electrical Engineers & Computer Scientists (GEECS), in collaboration with WiCyS (Women in Cybersecurity). The workshop, held on May 12, 2023, brought together graduate students and professors from diverse backgrounds, fostering academic growth and career development in the …

For the first time, GEECS will host the EECS Social Hour event for PhD students, faculty, and staff on Dec. 2nd, 2022. Game Night will follow from 6-8pm as always. See flyer below:

Our first annual Professional Development Event!

GEECS hosted our first social event for the Fall 2022 quarter at ISEB 4th floor patio. It was a smashing success, where up to 77 MS/PhD students came together to welcome new incoming graduate students.

Check out our planned events for the Fall 2022 Quarter, which includes Social and Professional Development events. Please RSVP!

We are hosting our end of the year social event this Friday: GEECS Game Night! Come and enjoy board games and snacks with your colleagues. This event is open to both Masters and PhD students in EECS, so invite your friends in the department as well. Date: June 3rd, 2022 (Friday), 6:00 – 9:00 PM PSTWhere: Engineering Hall (EH) – Room 2430 (where the EH outdoor colloquium is) See you there! 

Come join us for our weekly coding nights every Thursday at 8:30pm on Discord!

Congratulations to our new officers! Robert Marosi – Primary RepresentativeNathan Furman – Student Dept. LiaisonJoann Chen – TreasurerFloranne Ellington – Professional Development RepresentativeHieu Le – Web Content Manager  See our updated Leadership page for more information about the elected officers. Looking forward to what they bring for 2022-2023!

We are excited to announce our second in-person social event this quarter: GEECS Game Night!  Come and enjoy board games and snacks with your colleagues.  Date: May 6th, 2022 (Friday), 6:00 – 9:00 PM PSTWhere: Engineering Hall (EH) – Room 2430 (where the EH outdoor colloquium is) Hope to see you there! (Check out the flyer attached for more info)

Are you excited as we are for the very first Gathering of the GEECS? The social is happening today from 4 – 6 PM at ISEB 1200. Get ready to learn more about GEECS, meet new people, and snack on some free food.