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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...

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 14, 2019

PASSION FOR ROBOTICS

In a football field house full of chatter East Carolina University senior Meghan Lower gathers a group of high school students at local C.M. Eppes Middle School. While the room...

Jan 07, 2019

Highlighting Research

East Carolina University student researchers are more visible than ever thanks to new research posters placed around campus. The posters highlight researchers in a variety of fields including biology, biomedical...

Dec 17, 2018

Capstone Courses Provide Industry Benefits

East Carolina University’s Department of Engineering’s hidden gem is secret no longer. Word about the department’s senior-level capstone engineering courses is reaching industries across eastern North Carolina, and many are...

Nov 26, 2018

Office of Undergraduate Research Announces Fall URCA Award Winners

East Carolina University’s Office of Undergraduate Research announced that 38 students will receive fall Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity awards. The award provides support for faculty-mentored research and creative projects...

Nov 13, 2018

STUDENT STARTUPS

East Carolina University is launching an innovative new strategy to help revitalize communities in eastern North Carolina, turning to its students to develop and support new enterprises in the region....