General News
Niner Engineer Wins at Biomedical Sciences Symposium
More than 30 research posters competed for prizes at the 2024 Biomedical Sciences Symposium, which took place on Sept. 9 at the Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City. Hosted by the Division of Research and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, participants included students from UNC Charlotte, the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) and NC State […]
Prescription for Success: Eli Lilly and Company Supports Students through Generous Contribution to William States Lee College of Engineering
Grand opening of renovated senior design space includes announcement of new partner: “Industrial Solutions Lab, powered by Lilly”
EV Racing Safety Conference Returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway, October 22, 2024
If you’ve ever considered building an electric racing vehicle or are expected to police them at your track, you may have concerns, like a lithium-ion battery blazing inferno, or a heart-stopping zap from a crashed EV. Take charge of those concerns by attending the second annual EVRSafe (Electric Vehicle Racing Safety) Conference.
W.S. Lee College of Engineering announces new Leadership Academy cohort
Thirty students have been selected for the W.S. Lee College of Engineering Leadership Academy, a two-year program modeled after leadership training programs for young professionals in industry.
Oak Ridge Internship Provides Experiential Learning in Energy Efficiency
Niner Engineer Felix Ekuful, in the M.S. in Construction and Facilities Engineering program, just returned from an internship at Oak Ridge National Lab with a fresh perspective and deeper understanding of building technology. At Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Building Technologies Research and Integration Center, Ekuful was able to apply theory to practice at the U.S. […]
First multi-disciplinary collaboration in BATT CAVE
Dr. Christopher Bejger, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, teamed with Dr. Lin Ma, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, to successfully achieve the first multi-disciplinary research collaboration by the Battery Complexity, Autonomous Vehicle and Electrification Research Center (BATT CAVE). The pair developed a novel sustainable electrolyte material to improve the lifetime of sodium ion batteries, and published […]
William States Lee College of Engineering First-Year Core Redesign
In February of 2024, the College of Engineering Faculty Organization voted to implement a common first-year curriculum for all College of Engineering students.
Engineering graduate programs earn higher recognition in U.S. News rankings
UNC Charlotte’s William States Lee College of Engineering is again among the nation’s top graduate engineering programs, according to rankings released by U.S. News & World Report on June 18.
For 7 straight years, 49er Rocketry Team claims a spot on the winners’ podium
UNC Charlotte’s 49er Rocketry Team again finished among the top winners, placing third overall in the 2024 NASA Student Launch Competition.
Niner Engineer Adeleke wins ZEISS Scholarship
Mechanical engineering graduate student Adeniyi Adeleke wins ZEISS academic scholarship.