Tech Titans recognized the Electronic Engineering Technology (EET) program at Collin College and the Technical Campus Dean of Academic Affairs and Workforce Programs, Tripat Baweja, for her contribution to the program by awarding the Tech Titans of the Future- College/University Award. The program serves more than 160 students through stackable credentials, Dual Credit ISD partnerships, and a Raytheon apprenticeship.
Founded in 1994, the Tech Titans Awards celebrate the visionaries, innovators, entrepreneurs, educators, and leaders who shape the future of technology in North Texas. The success of the EET program and Baweja’s vision for it are a testament to what it takes to establish an educational pathway for students pursuing degrees and certificates in technology.
“The EET program has expanded tremendously over the last five years, engaging with ISDs and industries to strengthen the pipeline between education and industry,” said Dr. Brenden Mesch, provost of the Collin College Technical Campus. “This award demonstrates the importance of having a deep connection with industry partners who support Collin College programs, students, and graduates. The success of the EET program is a function of years of hard work from a team of dedicated subject matter experts.”
“To receive this prestigious award in front of 500 guests, including North Texas technology leaders, for work that took years to complete, is indeed an honor and a privilege that I could not have achieved without great leadership and an awesome team,” Baweja said. “Working for a college that thrives on innovation and expansion to build pathways for our students motivates me to pursue the same vision.”
To learn more about the EET program, visit www.collin.edu/department/engineering/electronic_engineering_technology.
Collin College serves more than 62,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 200 degrees and certificates, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity, a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Construction Management, a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Clinical Operations Management, and a new Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Software Development. The only public college based in Collin County, Collin College is a partner to business, government, and industry, providing customized training and workforce development. For more information, visit www.collin.edu.
Photo Credit: Photo courtesy of Tech Titans and Collin College
Photo Caption: Staff and faculty of the Collin College Electronic Engineering Technology program and the Collin College Technical Campus Provost pose with Dean Tripat Baweja during the Tech Titans ceremony. Pictured from left to right: Syed Abbas, Workforce professor; Fawad Rauf, Workforce professor; Joseph Irving, Workforce professor; Dr. Brenden Mesch, provost of Collin College Technical Campus; Tripat Baweja, dean of Academic Affairs/Workforce Programs; Ariana Herrman, Workforce program coach; Yiping Wang, Workforce professor; Rani Mangal, Workforce professor; and Susan Stancy Abraham, Workforce program director.