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CIEI enables researchers, educators and students to use IoT across the entire ECU campus.

Center for IoT Engineering & Innovation

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Center for IoT Engineering & Innovation

The Center for IOT Engineering and Innovation, CIEI’s mission is to enable and facilitate the research and development of IoT solutions for a wide range of domains, from environmental monitoring to water management, from smart farming to smart agriculture, frome intelligent transportation to smart cities and many more. The CIEI developed and managed Platform for IoT Open Networks (PITON) provides communities, researchers, educators, and students the tools needed to develop, test, and manage IoT solutions. PITON’s footprint covers over 1,000 square miles of Eastern North Carolina and is rapidly growing.

We believe innovation resides at the intersection of community needs, researcher curiosity, and student enthusiasm. Through PITON and our expertise, CIEI provides the technologies needed to bring bright ideas to life.

Join an expanding community of innovators, be part of a growing portfolio of projects, change the quality of life and the economic opportunities for your community and those of others.

CIEI’s Impact

22+ Projects
9+ Gateways
12+ Proposals
20+ Collaborators
20+ Students

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Ciprian Popoviciu

Director
East Carolina University
College of Engineering and Technology
Science & Technology Building,
Greenville, NC 27858-4353

Upcoming Events

Oct 2

Live Webinar: Autoclave Design: A Simple Choice, A Substantial Climate Connection

A webinar discussing the effects of Autoclave design on the enviornment. Presented by Barbra Wells, President and CEO of Priorclave North America.

Oct 3

HOiST: Student Mental Health

HOiST (Helping Our Students Thrive) is a series of workshops around creating a broader support network for our students. Each session is led by a campus expert who will help facilitate a conversation around what campus resources are available and what appropriate levels of helping might look like for those working outside of that specialized area. Participants will leave with resources they can use in their own work with students. Delivered in partnership between the ECU Center for Student Success, University Writing Program, and Office for Faculty Excellence. During this session participants will learn about mental health resources on campus, appropriate referral processes, and examples of how faculty and staff can support students who may have struggling with mental health concerns and need additional services. The link to join this session is provided in the registration survey below and can be found at https://ofe.ecu.edu/office-for-faculty-excellence/ofe-sessions/hoist-helping-our-students-thrive/.

Oct 16

PharmaFest

Life Sciences and Biotechnology Building

The Eastern Region Pharma Center is proud to host PharmaFest 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 16 in the Life Sciences and Biotechnology Building. The career development event provides students an opportunity to learn how their degree — no matter the program — can lead to a career in the pharmaceutical industry. Students can meet with multiple companies throughout the region to learn more about the pharma industry, discover pathways to meaningful careers, and discover immediate and future employment opportunities. Employer and student registration is available on the event website.