Charlotte Engineering Early College

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC) is a collaboration of industry, academia, and government. EPIC ensures that the Lee College of Engineering will be prepared to meet future energy industry education and research needs. As an interdisciplinary education and research center, EPIC brings together Lee College faculty, students, and industry partners. This includes electrical and computer engineering, civil and environmental engineering, engineering technology, and mechanical engineering. This interdisciplinary expertise will fill the knowledge gap in energy education and research. More importantly, it will produce new generations of energy professionals who will advance energy technology based on university-industry collaboration. UNC Charlotte's Education Program and Infrastructure Center will ensure that the collaboration is successful by providing a common knowledge base. This will enable efficient communication and understanding. EPIC prepares students to compete in the global energy industry. This combination strengthens academia and industry. The synergy between university-industry collaboration and synergy will lead to new energy technology advances, fueling global energy demand. Energy Independence and foster. The UNC Charlotte and UNCC's EPIC will ensure a competent technical workforce and university-industry collaboration. At the same time, it will strengthen the Carolinas' developmental role in energy and security production and infrastructure.