NC Center for Engineering Technologies
Providing education and facilities for applied research in engineering related fields
The North Carolina Center for Engineering Technologies provides facilities for applied research in engineering related fields and serves as a conduit to baccalaureate education delivered by the University of North Carolina system schools.
Conceived as a community supported higher education effort in technical and engineering disciplines, this Center was established through a collaboration of business, government and higher education organized as the Future Forward Economic Alliance. The Center may collaborate with other schools in bringing the best programs to the region to meet the employment needs.
Programs
Some App State programs are now housed in the NC Center for Engineering Technologies. Students completing their degree in one of these program will have access to our cutting-edge labs. Learn more about the programs housed in our facility.
Labs
The NC Center for Engineering Technologies includes multiple labs with cutting-edge equipment that can be used by App State students and faculty members. Learn more about the labs and equipment available within our facility.
Innovation Camps
Open to rising first through sixth grade students every summer, the Innovation Camps offer a fertile and fun learning environment for those interested in engineering, robotics, coding and other STEM-related concepts. This summer we will host three amazing Innovation Camps at the NC Center for Engineering Technologies in Hickory, NC. Each camp is held during two unique sessions/weeks and each session has different projects and activities. Learn more about our various Innovation Camps, view past camp photos, and register for upcoming sessions.