General News

New Engineering Faculty 2019-2020

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The William States Lee College of Engineering welcomes 18 new faculty members to the fall 2019 semester. With experience and education from some of the finest companies and institutions in the world, these educators bring expertise to our classrooms and laboratories in engineering fields including energy, biomedical, electro-mechanical systems, fire safety, motorsports, construction and more. […]

3rd Quarter Research Grants

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Researchers in The William States Lee College of Engineering won 45 grants totaling almost $6 million in the third quarter of 2019. A listing of the new grants is here.

Homecoming Weekend

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The Lee College of Engineering started Homecoming weekend with the annual college picnic on Friday, followed by Bob’s Bash alumni tailgate party on Saturday. Photos are here.

Dean Johnson Announces Retirement Plans

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Dear Students, Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Friends of the Lee College of Engineering, This summer, I spent time giving thought to the future needs of The William States Lee College of Engineering. With our re-accreditation process starting again soon, I decided it would be best to have new leadership in place before that review. Therefore, […]

Senior Design Kickoff

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Fall 2019 Senior Design projects started Wednesday, August 28th, with students, industry supporters and mentors meeting for the first time. For the fall cohort, there are a total of 377 students working on 44 industry-supported, 14 departmental and 7 competition-team projects. Photos of the kickoff are here.

Fall 2019 Begins Photos

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The William States Lee College of Engineering began the fall 2019 semester this week, with new students attending Donuts with the Dean and Commencement on Monday, and everyone beginning classes on Tuesday and Wednesday. Photos of the week are here.

New Millennium Fellows Program

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Mechanical Engineering major Janessa Schwallie is helping lead the new campus Millennium Fellowship program, working with 20 undergraduates from across the UNC Charlotte to implement the program’s LIFE Skills Initiative with area high school students.

Gifts In Memoriam

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In memory of UNC Charlotte family members who have passed away in recent years, three gifts have been made to scholarship and program funds in The William States Lee College of Engineering. Jeff Morgan, BSME, ‘06, passed away in December 2018. After graduating from UNC Charlotte, Jeff was employed by several government contractors in the […]

The Engineering Behind Monster Trucks

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In a video interview, the Lee College of Engineering’s Dr. Peter Tkacik breaks down the engineering behind the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks.

With Haas F1 Team and in UNC Charlotte Classroom Dr. Jenckes Brings Valuable Expertise

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The wealth of auto racing knowledge in the Charlotte region is a valuable asset to the Lee College of Engineering’s Motorsports Engineering program, providing students with the opportunity to learn from top industry experts. One such expert is Dr. Charles Jenckes, who has been an adjunct professor at UNC Charlotte since 2014, and is teaching […]