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UNC Charlotte is proud to announce that Dr. Stuart Smith has been elected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors. This honor places Dr. Smith among an elite group of innovators whose work has made a lasting impact on society. He is the third […]

UNC Charlotte held its 10th annual Three‑Minute Thesis (3MT) competition on November 19, where 11 finalists advanced to the final round after more than 50 graduate students competed across five preliminary heats. The 3MT program challenges researchers to clearly communicate their work to a general audience in under three minutes using only a single static […]

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In addition to being home to the Center for Precision Metrology, a world-class research center, the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science in the W.S. Lee College of Engineering has unique academic offerings for students interested in precision engineering and metrology. This includes the undergraduate Concentration in Precision Engineering and Metrology, available to undergraduates […]

Dr. Nan Zhao is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science (MEES) at UNC Charlotte. He earned his B.S. from Northwest A&F University and his M.S. from North Carolina A&T State University, both in Bioengineering. In 2019, he completed a Ph.D. in Biongineering at Penn State, where he developed novel hydrogels to promote […]

On October 17, 2025, UNC Charlotte partnered with MSC Industrial Supply Co. to host a vibrant Manufacturing Day event that celebrated the future of advanced manufacturing. Held at the university’s campus in Duke Centennial Hall, the event welcomed students, educators, and industry professionals for a hands-on exploration of modern manufacturing. Attendees engaged with interactive demonstrations […]