In the Media
Spotlight on Hamed Tabkhi: Advancing public safety through AI/ML
Hamed Tabkhi, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, was the keynote speaker for the 2024 Smart & Connected Communities PI Meeting. He is at the forefront of revolutionizing public safety through innovative applications of AI in the NSF’s Smart and Connected Communities (S&CC) program and beyond. To read the article, visit the NSF’s Smart and […]
Another winning Niner Engineer at the top of NASCAR
NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon speaks to Racer about Niner Engineer Rudy Fugle, crew chief of the No. 24 team for William Byron. Fugle and Byron started the 2024 season winning the Daytona 500. To read the article, visit Racer.
Offshore wind and supply chain opportunities central to CLEANcarolinas mission
CLEANcarolinas is a multi-state initiative with partners in North and South Carolina working together to establish the Carolinas as a hub for clean energy innovation. To read the article, visit Trade & Industry Development.
CLEANcarolinas coordinates statewide offshore wind energy forums
The North Carolina Taskforce for Offshore Wind Economic Resource Strategies (NC TOWERS) held its quarterly meeting February 1 to discuss the statewide opportunities that offshore wind and its supply chain offer North Carolinians. To read the article, visit The Robesonian.
CLEANcarolinas co-hosts offshore wind energy forum with statewide leaders
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. The events highlighted career opportunities, regional economic development and the role offshore wind will […]
How UNC Charlotte’s EPIC is helping the energy industry
Read about how the Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC) at UNC Charlotte is helping the energy industry in Business NC.
CLT partners with UNC Charlotte
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) has partnered with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s William States Lee College of Engineering to develop the Charlotte Aviation and Innovation Research Institute, or Charlotte AIR. To read more, visit Airport Experience News.
“Is it cold enough in Charlotte to impact EV drivers?”
Rob Cox, associate director of the Energy, Production and Infrastructure Center at UNC Charlotte, speaks to Queen City news about how freezing temperatures impact EVs.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport announces development of Charlotte Air research institute
Read more about the announcement on the CAPA – Centre for Aviation website.
Construction Management alumna works to inspire future students
Niner Engineering alumna Ashton White ’22 is quoted in an article for The Eagle.