Senior EXPO 2026
Charlotte Early Colleges
UNC Charlotte, Barnhardt Student Activity Center
Wednesday, April 29
8 am - 12 pm
The awards show begins at 12:15 pm.
The Cone Deck is the closest parking option to the venue, offering the most convenient access for attendees. The Union Deck is also located nearby and serves as a great alternative. Parking fees are determined based on the length of your stay.
2026 Senior Expo
Student Project Proposals
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The senior class combines the curriculum from English IV and Project Lead the Way: Capstone (in the case of the engineering program students). Teams of students have devoted the last four years of their education to figuring out how to problem-solve using the engineering and teaching design process. The Charlotte Early College Senior EXPO, held each year in the Spring, is the public event where the students showcase this knowledge and their year-long design and development projects.
To succeed, the projects require ingenuity, creativity, and sustained focus throughout the school year. Groups work with peers and professionals as they go through the development of their unique products. Community involvement is key to our students’ success.
Awards and Scholarships
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Digital Poster Challenge
9th, 10th, and 11th grades only
Community Impact Scholarship
12th grade only
Upcoming events
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CEEC and CTEC Senior EXPO
April 29
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Barnhardt Student Activity Center, UNC Charlotte
The Senior EXPO showcases the nurturing of four years of students’ Engineering or Teacher focused study into the innovation ecosystem. The students’ final product relates to accelerating economic and societal benefits.
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May Save the Dates
May 2026
May 8: Submission Due Date for Digital Poster Challenge and Community Impact Scholarship
May 19: Last day of school
May 28: Graduation CTEC at 4:00 pm and CEEC at 6:30 pm
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May 19 - Advisory Board Meeting
9:00 am, Tues. May 19
The Advisory Board provides assistance to the CEEC and CTEC students through mentorship, professional and personal expertise, funds for educational resources.
Zoom meeting; Meeting ID: 260 583 5494; Passcode: 111111
Charlotte Engineering Early College
The Charlotte Engineering Early College (CEEC) opened in August of 2014. CEEC serves CMS high school students in grades 9-13 with a focus on the engineering disciplines. CEEC is a small public school of choice; a joint project between the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. CEEC hosts a NAF Academy of Engineering.
“With the support from CEEC Foundation, we have been able to provide the necessary resources, mentorship, and guidance, empowering our students to pursue their passions, explore new horizons, and make meaningful contributions to our school and the community”
— Susan S. Nichols, Ed.D., Former Principal
Our sponsors and partners
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