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School of Emerging Communication Technologies
Explore the intersection of technology, problem solving and creativity
J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies
| 5G Readiness Certification, now accepting Fall 2024 applicationsThe McClure School will be offering the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) 5G Readiness Certificate free of charge. Number of seats are limited. |
The J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in information and telecommunication systems, a track in cybersecurity, virtual reality and game development, plus cybersecurity and esports undergrad certificates. The school is now proud to be the home of the GRID Lab, which conducts advanced research and produces content largely centering on augmented, virtual, mixed reality and digital games. ECT is the place to gain real-world experience for careers in virtual world-building.
Our Programs
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Beyond the classroom
95%
undergrad ITS alumni are either employed or in graduate school
$6.5M+
external R&D contracts awarded to the GRID Lab
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state-of-the-art lab facilities for experimentation in IT, VR and game design
$200 Billion
market value of gaming by 2023!
ITS Never Too Late
Ken Maglosky, ITS '16, shares his path to a professional career in ITS.
Latest News & Articles
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May 16, 2024
In February 2024, the Ohio Department of Higher Education awarded the McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies a Super RAPIDS grant for 5G wireless equipment for $435,000. The grant was prepared by McClure School, Professor Julio Aráuz and will be used for supporting hands-one experience training, education and research for students and members of the community.
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February 19, 2024
ECT Alum and McClure Faculty Bruce Tong uses ChatGPT and Python to get AI to "play" the classic, text-based game Colossal Cave Adventure. Problems arise and are solved. Dive in!
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January 23, 2024
January 21-27, 2024 is Data Privacy Week. It is our honor to announce the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) extends their Westin Scholar Award to an Ohio University student with a passion for privacy and data protection. This prestigious award honors the late Dr. Alan Westin, a pioneer in the field of privacy.