Engineering Innovation ft. Monty Graham & Brett Banther

Western Wednesdays

Western Wednesdays
Engineering Innovation ft. Monty Graham & Brett Banther
Sep 03, 2025 Season 4 Episode 9
Western Carolina University

This week, we spotlight Monty Graham and Brett Banther, two Western Carolina University alumni who now help lead innovation and industry collaboration at the WCU RAPID Center. As part of the College of Engineering and Technology, they share how their work supports advanced manufacturing and provides hands-on opportunities for students to solve real-world challenges.

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