Construction Archives

A man in a purple and white shirt stands at a podium and speaks to people who are sitting in front of him.
Nov 27, 2024
  • Ken Buday

Research Showcase

Researchers in the East Carolina University College of Engineering and Technology (CET) highlighted their work on military projects that can save lives and save money as part of the CET...

Four people wearing ECU construction hard hats sit at a table and sign documents.
Nov 11, 2024
  • Ken Buday

Signing Day

Signing day is known as the day high school athletes commit to play for a particular university. Last week at East Carolina University, four construction management students put pen to...

Dr. Jerry Gao, wearing a dark sport coat, gestures as he stands and speaks while a person sits at a table in front of him.
Nov 07, 2024
  • Ken Buday

Welcome Aboard

For Dr. Jerry Gao, construction is part of his DNA. “Both of my parents started their first jobs as construction laborers when they were teenagers,” said Gao, the new chair...

Sep 17, 2024
  • Ken Buday

Recognizing Excellence

After working an overnight shift at Bristol Myers Squibb, Essence Anderson doesn’t see the work end. The Clayton resident cares for her parents and siblings, and then hops online to...

Aug 15, 2024
  • Ken Buday

STEM Symposium

Turns out, Kool-Aid® isn’t just something kids drink on a hot day. It can provide a path for youth STEM education. Educators from across the state came to East Carolina...

Aug 02, 2024
  • Ken Buday

Simulating the Storm

As a doctoral student in Louisiana, Dr. Carol Massarra experienced her first hurricane. “I did not expect it to be that bad,” said Massarra, assistant professor in the East Carolina...

May 04, 2024
  • Ken Buday

A Strong Force

More than 500 graduates of East Carolina University’s College of Engineering and Technology heard their names, crossed a stage and celebrated like they had just destroyed the Death Star during...

Dec 15, 2023
  • Ken Buday

CENTER STAGE

The East Carolina University College of Engineering and Technology celebrated 278 fall graduates during its Graduate Recognition Ceremony on Friday in Minges Coliseum. Families and friends cheered each graduate as...

Dec 08, 2023
  • Pamlico Community College

VISIONARY PARTNERS

Students in Pamlico Community College’s electrical systems technology program recently got to try out some virtual-reality and augmented-reality goggles in class and then were asked for their opinions about their...

Oct 20, 2023
  • Ken Buday

A GRAND VISIT

In any language, time means money. Dr. Jodi Farrington, teaching assistant professor in the East Carolina University Department of Construction Management, relayed that construction adage to visiting students from HAN...