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Fifteen Engineering PI’s in Inaugural $1Million Research Circle

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Researchers from across UNC Charlotte who lead initiatives with $1 million or more in active external funding were recognized during a reception on Wednesday, March 27. Almost one quarter of the recognized researchers are PI’s from the William States Lee College of Engineering, including Wei Fan who has more than $5 million in active external research […]

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UNC Charlotte’s Helping Hand Project delivers hope through 3D prosthetics

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Students at UNC Charlotte are applying 3D printing technology through the Helping Hand Project to create personalized prosthetic hands for children with limb differences.

Heavy Lifter

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Dr. Tina Chen is among a group of women at UNC Charlotte who are making a mark locally, regionally, nationally and internationally through research collaborations and groundbreaking work in data science.

Meet Niner Engineer Paulina Salinas Hernandez

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Paulina Salinas Hernandez, a senior double majoring in electrical engineering technology and German, moved with her family to the United States from Mexico in 2020.

Splitting Hairs: The Enormous Impact of Micro Measurements

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How UNC Charlotte leads the field of metrology, the science of measurement

Two Niner Engineers honored as Distinguished Alumni

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The UNC Charlotte Alumni Association bestowed its 2024 Alumni Awards to six outstanding individuals for their service to their professions, communities and the University Friday, March 1, at the UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. 

The honorees included two Niner Engineers who continue to forge the future for students, the university and the broader community.

UNC Charlotte and AIR Institute welcome elected officials to the reception

Charlotte AIR Institute partnership celebrated with reception and art dedication

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William States Lee College of Engineering celebrated the launch of the Charlotte Aviation Innovation and Research Institute (AIR) Thursday evening with a recognition of partners, an art unveiling and a student research showcase.

NSF Spotlights Tabkhi for Thought Leadership in AI

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The National Science Foundation has featured Hamed Tabkhi, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, as its first Featured PI spotlight for the Smart & Connect Communities Virtual Organization.  Tabkhi’s pioneering work in AI and machine learning for public safety, driven by his project, “Building Safe and Secure Communities through Real-Time Edge Video Analytics,” combines […]

Electrifying Innovation

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BATT CAVE, UNC Charlotte’s research center, is embracing — and guiding — the future of battery technology.

UNC Charlotte and the CLEANcarolinas team lead community conversations on offshore wind energy

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CLEANcarolinas, a National Science Foundation Developmental Innovation Engine awarded to UNC Charlotte’s EPIC and partners, together with the NC Department of Commerce and the NC Towers Task Force, co-hosted a series of outreach and planning events recently in Charlotte focused on offshore wind in the Carolinas.