Christina Bourgeois was born in Savannah, Georgia and has lived in California, Colorado, Texas, and South Carolina. She earned the B.A. in English from Armstrong Atlantic State University in 1994 and the M.A. in English from Clemson University in 1997.
Ms. Bourgeois joined the Georgia Tech faculty in May 2000 as Lecturer and Coordinator of the Undergraduate Professional Communications Program in ECE. She teaches the writing and oral communications component in ECE 2031 (Digital Design Laboratory), 3041 (Instrumentation and Circuits Laboratory), 3042 (Microsystems Circuits Laboratory), and 4000 (Project Engineering and Professional Practice). Prior to her appointment at Tech, Ms. Bourgeois was the Writing Center Director at Armstrong Atlantic State University where she also taught composition and rhetoric and several literature courses.
- M.A., English, Clemson University, 1997
- B.A., English, Armstrong Atlantic State University, 1994
Bourgeois’ research focuses on the modeling, design, and optimization of high-frequency and millimeter-wave circuits and systems. Her work addresses challenges in analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for communication applications, emphasizing device physics and circuit-level innovations. The research program engages students in experimental and theoretical methods to improve performance, efficiency, and miniaturization within the field of electrical engineering.
Bourgeois’ teaching interests include core electrical and computer engineering topics at undergraduate and graduate levels, emphasizing signal processing, communication systems, and integrated circuit design. Her instruction prioritizes fundamental principles, practical skills, and the integration of contemporary technologies. She is committed to fostering analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities essential for advancing students’ understanding in electrical and computer engineering disciplines.
- Recipient, ECE Academic Spotlight Award, 2004
- Faculty Advisor, ECESIS (ECE's multi-media webzine): http://www.ece.gatech.edu/ecesis/">http://www.ece.gatech.edu/ecesis/
- Chair, Southeastern Writing Center Association Annual Conference (2000), Savannah, GA
- Assistant Coordinator (registration), International Writing Center Association/Southeastern Writing Center Association Joint Conference (2002), Savannah, GA
- Secretary, Southeastern Writing Center Association (2002-2004)
- Member, ASEE
- Member, IEEE
- Member, IEEE Professional Communication Society
- Member, Council of Writing Program Administrators
- Member, National Writing Centers Association
- Member, Southeastern Writing Center Association
- Member, Society for Technical Communication