In the Media

Minhaj Nur Alam, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering and director of the Quantitative Imaging and AI Laboratory in the W.S. Lee College of Engineering, is developing artificial intelligence technology that analyzes retinal images to catch eye conditions years before patients experience symptoms. The system enables primary care providers to screen at-risk individuals during routine appointments and refer […]

As crew chief for the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team, Cliff Daniels made back-to-back strategic two-tire calls in the final laps at Phoenix Raceway, helping Kyle Larson secure his second NASCAR Cup Series championship. To read the article, visit Frontstretch.

Determined to reclaim their place at the top of the podium, nine Charlotte engineering students have invested 2,500 hours over eight weeks building a rocket designed to soar between 4,000 and 6,000 feet, land by parachute, and complete a soil test within 15 minutes for NASA’s University Student Launch Initiative in April 2026. Read the […]

Since 2013, Jerry Richardson Stadium has diverted 84% of game-day waste from landfills through its zero-waste initiative—far exceeding the 32% national average. Civil engineering students play a key role in the program’s success. Read the full article at K104.7.

Charlotte electrical engineer and AquiSense CTO Jennifer Pagán developed UV-LED technology that safely disinfects water without toxic mercury. Her innovation now powers nearly half a million systems worldwide—from municipal water districts to the International Space Station. Read the full article at Charlotte Magazine.

Juliana Somuah, a Ph.D. student in Infrastructure and Environmental Systems at UNC Charlotte, is breaking stereotypes as an award-winning advocate for women in engineering who grew up in challenging Accra neighborhoods and overcame gender-based limitations in Ghana’s engineering sector. To read the full article, visit Ghana News Agency.

UNC Charlotte researchers and the N.C. Collaboratory hosted a webinar with Asheville water officials to discuss the city’s recovery after Hurricane Helene left residents without drinking water for 53 days. Officials shared how they used emergency chlorination measures, rapid infrastructure repairs with federal agency support, and transparent public communication to restore service following one of […]

Starting fall 2026, UNC Charlotte will offer a new construction engineering degree that bridges the gap between building site work and design plans, preparing graduates for high-demand careers. The program addresses a critical need for qualified workers who can connect blueprints with real-world projects in North Carolina’s growing construction sector. Approved by the UNC Board […]

Lansing’s Bridge to Recovery has developed an innovative partnership with UNC Charlotte’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering to address the critical shortage of engineers needed for safe bridge construction in Ashe County. Professor Shen-En Chen leads student teams who travel regularly to the area, designing bridges that withstand 25-year floods and support emergency vehicle […]

Dr. Shen-En Chen, civil engineering professor, created a bridge design course connecting students with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina. Working with Charlotte alumna Emily Davis ’12 and the nonprofit Lansing’s Bridge to Recovery, Chen’s initiative helps rebuild critical infrastructure while providing hands-on learning opportunities for engineering students. Read the full article at […]