Faculty
Marie-Christine Brunet
Chief Advisor
Advising Office
156 Everitt Lab, MC-702
1406 W. Green
Urbana, Illinois 61801
(217) 333-0716
Lecturer
330H Everitt Lab, MC-702
1406 W. Green
Urbana, Illinois 61801
(217) 333-1729
Ph.D. Computer Science University of Paris IX 1989
Teaching Statement:
I have been teaching the freshmen class ECE 110 since 1994, when it was a pilot class. I occasionally taught ECE 290 and ECE 462. With Prof. Tim Trick, we shaped the ECE 110 lecture contents and designed the homework sets. The class underwent various modifications especially for the new curricula in fall 2006. I strongly believe in active learning and reshaped the lecture in fall 2007 by incorporating research activities, allowing ECE 110 students to explore ECE, work in teams, and learn about ethics. I enjoy using technology to facilitate learning. With Prof. Lippold Haken, we designed vodcasts for ECE 110 in spring 2008. I created (and have used for many years) interactive powerpoint presentations for the class, which I modify every semester. In fall 2008, I can now combine these interactive lectures with the use of a tablet PC, which opens new possibilities to promote learning. I strongly believe that given the right opportunities, and with work and commitment, anyone can succeed in their major of choice.
Research Interests:
- Numerical Algorithms, Parallel Computing
Undergraduate Research Opportunities:
I do not do research anymore because I have other duties in the department (lecturer, chief advisor); but I have been conducting various projects to help advising, such as ECE lab videos (on our ECE website now for prospective students); I also recruit students for projects related to the improvement of ECE 110. I welcome any enthusiastic student with creative ideas and/or with good programming skills.
For more information:
MCB's homepage
ECE 110 homepage
Online ECE 109 homepage
Other Professional Employment
- Visiting Scientist, IBM T. J. Watson Research Center, Yorktown Heights, NY, 7/1989-12/1989
- Research Associate, IBM-France Scientific Center of Paris, 2/1985-12/1988
Honors, Recognition, and Outstanding Achievements for Teaching
- Outstanding Faculty Member, The Greek Community, 2009
- List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by Their Students, ECE 110, Spring 2008
- Campus Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, 2008
- Phi Kappa Psi Outstanding Educator, 2007
- ECE Ronald W. Pratt Faculty Outstanding Teaching Award, 2007
Honors, Recognition, and Outstanding Achievements for Public Service
- Andersen Consulting Outstanding Advisor Award, February 2000. Recognition by the University of Illinois College of Engineering and Andersen Consulting for their outstanding Achievement, dedication to their students, and commitment to building the leaders of tomorrow. College of Engineering Advisors List, March 2003, March 2004, April 2006, April 2007, and April 2009
- Women in Engineering Advocate Award 2005-2006. Recognition by WIE in the College of Engineering to recognize efforts in advancing the role and representation of women students, April 2006.
Service on College Committees
- Representative for registration and Student Advisement
- Liaison for Community Colleges
- Representative for Admissions, records, and Petitions