Research Archives

Jay Golden speaks at Economic Growth Collaboratory Meeting
Apr 29, 2019

Farmers, Experts Partner

Farmers, farm advocates and experts at East Carolina University are working to fuel economic growth through agriculture as part of its new Economic Growth Collaboratory. The groups met April 23...

An expert panel discusses the challenges of harnessing big data Tuesday at the 2019 Big Data at Eastern North Carolina Symposium.
Apr 17, 2019

FUTURE OF BIG DATA

Big data – large sets of data that are analyzed to reveal patterns, trends and associations ­– is becoming big business at East Carolina University. The topic was discussed Tuesday...

Researcher discusses biomaterials research
Apr 15, 2019

Biomaterials a Focus for Researchers

Researchers are putting a focus on biomaterials with the launch of East Carolina University’s newest research cluster. On April 5, the university launched its biomaterials research cluster as part of...

Undergraduate student presents at 2019 Research and Creative Activity Awards
Apr 12, 2019

CELEBRATING RESEARCH

East Carolina University researchers shared their work with the community as part of the university’s 13th annual Research and Creative Achievement Week. Nearly 400 oral and poster presentations – including a...

Apr 05, 2019

ECU Expert Featured in Overseas Newspaper

An East Carolina University professor was recently featured in an overseas newspaper for her research into misinformation and medical care. Andrea Kitta, an associate professor in the Department of English,...

Bus Tour Group Photo
Mar 14, 2019

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

East Carolina University’s second annual Purple and Golden Bus Tour rolled out of Greenville on March 4, making 10 stops while traveling 423 miles over two days in eastern North...

Mar 08, 2019

Research Cluster Co-Director Featured in The Washington Post

A recent article in The Washington Post highlights research by an East Carolina University faculty member on the challenges facing farmland in eastern North Carolina. Alex Manda, associate professor of...

Feb 25, 2019

Office of Undergraduate Research Announces Spring URCA Award Winners

East Carolina University’s Office of Undergraduate Research announced that 32 students will receive spring Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity awards. The award provides support for faculty-mentored research and creative projects...

Student shares business idea
Feb 18, 2019

Funding Entrepreneurs

East Carolina University received a $1 million award from the Golden LEAF Foundation to support rural economic prosperity through innovation and entrepreneurship. The grant, awarded on Feb. 7, will support...

Jan 30, 2019

COLLABORATORY ANNOUNCED

East Carolina University reinforced its commitment to drive economic growth in the region Monday with the announcement of a new Economic Growth Collaboratory. More than 100 industry and community leaders...