In the Media
Niner Engineer receives scholarship from The Polymers Foundation
The Polymers Foundation has awarded the inaugural Joseph Young “Joe” Bennett Scholarship to Sarah Kim, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering with a biomedical concentration. To learn more, visit Plastics News.
Senior Samuel Parsons receives Bailey H. Squier DMSC Inc. Metrology Memorial Scholarship
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte awarded the first of two Bailey H. Squier DMSC, Inc. Metrology Memorial Scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year to Samuel Parsons. Parsons is a senior majoring in mechanical engineering with a concentration in precision engineering and metrology. To learn more about the scholarship and Parsons, visit qifstandards.org.
NASCAR driver and Niner Engineer finds success on the track and in the classroom
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver and Niner Engineer Layne Riggs secured his first win at the Milwaukee Mile on August 25 and will earn his engineering degree in December 2024. To read the article, visit Niner Times.
Niner Engineer Chavez and ASME featured in campus newspaper
Mechanical engineering student Berenice Chavez, vice-chair of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), speaks to the Niner Times about her initiative to influence students into a brighter mindset through the organization. To read the article, visit Niner Times.
Pilkington provides insight on differences between Helene and Milton
To read the article, visit The New York Times.
NASCAR Niner recognizes UNC Charlotte professors
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Layne Riggs voiced appreciation for his UNC Charlotte professors with The Sports Rush.
Pilkington discusses Helene’s impact to Western NC roads
To read the article, visit Queen City News.
Niner Engineer Sydney Prince nominated for national motorsports award
Niner Engineer Sydney Prince ’22, the newly promoted lead engineer on the NASCAR Cup Series No. 84, driven by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, is a nominee for the 2024 Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) SHEro Award. To read the article, visit Speedway Digest.
Niner Gene Wachtel to serve as crew chief for NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson
Niner Engineering alumnus Gene Wachtel ’04 is the new crew chief for Legacy Motor Club’s No. 84 car driven by Jimmie Johnson. In addition to his crew chief duties, Wachtel will continue serving as the Performance Director for Legacy Motor Club. To read the article, visit Sports Illustrated.
Engineering college attracting energy companies to Charlotte
Another energy company has connected their Charlotte location with proximity to William States Lee College of Engineering and its power research resources. To read the article, visit AOL.com.