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Niner intern discovers his future in facilities engineering Davey Sides is on the cusp of a new beginning. While looking forward to his new career, he keeps an eye on the people and moments that encouraged him while earning a Master of Science in Construction and Facilities Engineering. Soon, he would walk across the stage […]

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories donates equipment to help prepare students for workforce UNC Charlotte’s William States Lee College of Engineering announces a significant partnership with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), the global leader in energy grid automation and protection. SEL, whose equipment is used as the industry standard by companies in more than 170 countries around the world,  has […]

Two years ago, Niner Engineer Scott Stewart Jr. had a casual conversation with his father. The son jokingly mentioned that his father should join him at UNC Charlotte once he concluded his career in the U.S. Air Force.   “I remember I was just finishing up my sophomore year at Charlotte,” the younger Stewart said of […]

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.  After careful consideration and consultation with a diverse […]

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.

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.

The ability to cope with hardship and overcome adversity is in the DNA of a strong teammate–whether on the field or in the lab. Example: Construction Management sophomore and 49ers men’s soccer player Samy Kolby.

New faculty hires this academic year include tenure track faculty member Claudia Martins in Construction Management, and two teaching faculty in Mechanical Engineering Technology: Dr. Christopher Green and Ms. Michelle Demers. New staff hires include academic advisors, Carol Marshall and Rachel Powell, and business services specialist, Ms. Nancy McAnuff. Professor & Department Chair, Dr. Tony […]

If you’ve traveled I-77 or I-40 near Statesville recently, you are likely aware of the highway upgrades occurring as part of Lane Construction’s $260 million I-40 / I-77 Interchange Construction project in Statesville. The project is designed to decrease traffic congestion and improve safety, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. UNC Charlotte’s ETCM […]

ETCM Faculty and Students Assist Cabarrus County, State of North Carolina and Preservation North Carolina on Jackson Training School facility evaluation Faculty members and students from the Construction & Facilities Engineering program are working with Cabarrus County to provide facilities expertise and resources in support of the repurposing and/or redevelopment of portions of the Stonewall […]