# Department of Electrical and Software Engineering
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Electrical and software engineers play a crucial role in maintaining our interconnected world, especially as we advance toward a future dominated by artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and automation. Our objective is to equip our engineers to innovate and shape tomorrow's digital landscape.
Dr. David Westwick, PhD
Department Head, Electrical and Software Engineering
[Cadence University Program](https://schulich.ucalgary.ca/electrical-software/cadence-university-program)
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