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...
Technology Systems Archives
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Research shows effectiveness of new hazard training for firefighters
East Carolina University graduate Don Gray Jr. can list the duties firefighters routinely perform with ease. After all, he is a fire inspector and investigator with the Kannapolis Fire Department....