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James Arthur Lyle (June 23 – present) is an American Electronic Engineer, known for his work in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Pittsburgh - Main Campus. Work includes instruction in all engineering disciplines and co-instructing the Fundamentals of Prototyping class ECE 1890, as well as his work ECE he also is regarded for his instruction on surface mount technology for student as well as graduate and faculty research endeavors. For his dedication he was awarded the highest honor for staff at the University of Pittsburgh, The Chancellors award for Student Impact in 2016, as well as the Swanson School of Engineering Award for Outstanding Performance and Dedication in 2009.

Lyle has developed and Co-founded the Student Electronic Resource Center, along with William E. McGahey in 2016.

SERC Founding, In 2016 the Student Electronic Resource Center officially opened its doors to the Swanson School of Engineering. The center located in Benedum Hall consists of a classroom, Server room, Circuit Board manufacturing center and machine shop.

Conceived in March 2001 as the "Fundamentals classes" James and William began working on instructing students in hand soldering of through-hole components. Due to the lack of established instruction these courses quickly found their niche and began an ever expanding interest in quality soldering techniques. Category:SERC Category:Education Category:Engineering Category:University of Pittsburgh Category:Electrical and Computer Engineering Category:ECE Category:James Lyle