Technology Systems Archives

Jul 20, 2021

ECU part of state cybersecurity initiative

East Carolina University will work with seven other universities and colleges as part of a $2 million initiative to boost cybersecurity education and research in North Carolina. Issued by the...

Jun 21, 2021

ECU professor developing safety device for road workers

Earlier this month, a road construction worker in Ohio was struck and killed by a car. Last year near Statesville, three road workers were killed when they were struck while...

Jun 02, 2021

At age 60, ECU student believes it’s never too late

Karen Knight always knew she wanted to further her education after receiving a degree in 1982. Now after nearly 40 years, this grandmother is doing just that. Knight is working...

May 18, 2021

Grad, SGA president Tucker Robbins relishes time at ECU

In the span of four years, Tucker Robbins journeyed from a self-described humble high school student to an honors graduate of East Carolina University. “I could never put a dollar...

May 03, 2021

College honors faculty, students for research

The College of Engineering and Technology recognized faculty and students with College Research Awards as the spring semester concluded. The honorees include five faculty members, five graduate students and eight...

Apr 19, 2021

ECU’s David Batts named editor of international technology journal

Dr. David Batts, an associate professor in East Carolina University’s Department of Technology Systems, has been named editor of the Journal of Technology Studies. The journal, which is published twice...

Mar 29, 2021

ECU student wins Palo Alto national cybersecurity competition

When East Carolina University senior Harrison Thaxton decided to enter the Palo Alto Networks national cybersecurity competition, he received some advice from last year’s winner — 2020 ECU graduate Alex...

Mar 18, 2021

Intersect East mixes academic development with ‘downtown cool’

Call it advanced manufacturing, industry 4.0 or smart manufacturing. Whatever you call it, East Carolina University and the College of Engineering and Technology are ready for it thanks in part...

Mar 16, 2021

ECU alumnus makes his mark on Mars

In a manner of speaking, the purple and gold of Pirate Nation are visiting the red planet. Jackson Tucker, an East Carolina University alumnus, had a hand in designing some...

Mar 12, 2021

College hosts students, parents for Pirates Aboard

Students interested in engineering, technology systems, construction management and computer science received a look — literally — at the College of Engineering and Technology during Pirates Aboard Admitted Students Day...