Dr. Yale Patt

Professor

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Biography

Yale Patt holds the Virginia H. Cockrell Centennial Chair in Engineering at the Chandra Family Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. He has earned a B.S. from Northeastern University and both an M.S. and Ph.D. from Stanford University in Electrical Engineering. Elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2014, Patt has received numerous prestigious awards such as the IEEE/ACM Eckert-Mauchly Award and the ACM Karl V. Karlstrom Outstanding Educator Award. He has taught at various esteemed institutions, including Cornell University, North Carolina State University, and the University of Michigan. A prolific researcher, he has published over 200 refereed papers and authored the widely adopted textbook 'Intro to Computing Systems'. His teaching interests are highlighted by the introduction of a new required freshman course in computing, and he continues to actively supervise PhD students in the field. Patt's contributions to engineering and education have been significant, allowing him to inspire generations of students in the realm of computer architecture and systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

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The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Holds the Virginia H. Cockrell Centennial Chair in Engineering.

University Distinguished Teaching Professor

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The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Recognized for outstanding contributions to engineering education.

Visiting Instructor

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Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Engaged in teaching Electrical Engineering.

Instructor

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North Carolina State University • Raleigh, NC

Taught various courses in Electrical Engineering.

Instructor

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San Francisco State University • San Francisco, CA

Instructed students in Electrical Engineering disciplines.

Lecturer

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University of California - Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Taught courses in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences department.

Professor

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Conducted research and taught Computer Architecture.

Awards

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IEEE/ACM Eckert-Mauchly Award

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ACM Karl V. Karlstrom Outstanding Educator Award

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Benjamin Franklin Medal in Computer and Cognitive Science

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IEEE Emmanuel R. Piore Medal

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IEEE W.W. McDowell Award

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IEEE Charles Babbage Award

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IEEE B. Ramakrishna Rau Award

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IEEE Computer Society Harry H. Goode Memorial Award

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.