General News
49er Rocketry Team headed to NASA’s student launch competition
On April 13, the UNC Charlotte 49er Rocketry Team will compete in NASA’s Student Rocket Launch Competition in Huntsville, Alabama, near NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. They have placed in the top two places for the past seven years.
Undergraduate program renamed “Electromechanical Engineering Technology”
UNC Charlotte’s Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management, in its commitment to remain current with industry trends and technology, announces a program name change effective Fall 2024. The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology will be renamed the Bachelor of Science in Electromechanical Engineering Technology.
Fifteen Engineering PI’s in Inaugural $1Million Research Circle
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 grants.
UNC Charlotte’s Helping Hand Project delivers hope through 3D prosthetics
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
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
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
How UNC Charlotte leads the field of metrology, the science of measurement
Two Niner Engineers honored as Distinguished Alumni
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.
Charlotte AIR Institute partnership celebrated with reception and art dedication
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
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.