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Ulf Schiller of Clemson University is bringing a physicist’s perspective to materials science as part of a new project that employs sophisticated supercomputing techniques to better understand complex fluids, a step toward creating new smart materials. Schiller, an assistant professor of materials science and engineering, said that his new research will focus on various combinations […]
Jon Calhoun of Clemson University is leading a new project aimed at helping engineers and scientists use supercomputers to solve increasingly large problems, potentially clearing the way for new research ranging from predicting the weather to designing better airplanes. Calhoun, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, said the techniques he and his students […]
To the Clemson Community: These are challenging times unlike anything I have seen in more than 30 years of working in higher education. I know many of you are concerned about your health, and the health of your loved ones – we are, too. In fact, every decision we have made over the past few […]
Skills that are crucial to South Carolina’s future workforce and economy will come sharply into focus today as the state kicks off its first STEM Education Month. The celebration is starting today because the date, 3/14, corresponds with the first three digits of the irrational number Pi, 3.14, and has come to be celebrated as […]
A Clemson University professor who has been celebrated for bringing together colleagues for big research projects is taking the helm of the Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Hai Xiao will serve as the department’s interim chair, replacing Daniel Noneaker, who recently stepped down to serve as associate dean for research in the College […]
Artificial intelligence would detect hate speech and offensive words on social media and then encourage users to reconsider their posts as part of a new system that gives two Daniel High School students a chance to work alongside Clemson University researchers. The system, HateDefender, is in its early stages, but the idea is to prevent […]
Ronald W. Falta, Jr., professor of hydrogeology in Clemson University’s environmental engineering and Earth sciences department, is receiving the 2020 Honor Award for University Research, given by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists. He is being recognized for his work in environmental remediation of hazardous waste sites, geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide, and mathematical […]
Kalyan Piratla opened a laptop computer while civil engineering Ph.D. student Harshit Shukla squatted next to a PVC pipe installed in a shallow trench about a mile from Clemson University’s main campus. Piratla and Shukla were demonstrating research that could allow utilities to continuously monitor water pipelines for leaks in near real-time without having to […]
Representatives from some of the Upstate’s leading manufacturers gathered in Greenville on March 12 for a forum aimed at helping them reduce their energy use and costs, while increasing their environmental sustainability. The Sustainable Manufacturing Forum connected industry representatives and Clemson University students, said David Ladner, who helped organize the event and is an associate […]
The Norvilles are continuing their support of Clemson with a transformational $2.5 million gift to the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences (CECAS). It is the first Academic Cornerstone gift for the college and the eighth for the University. The Norvilles’ gift will further strengthen CECAS, South Carolina’s leader in educating engineers. Addressing all of the college’s top priorities as outlined by its dean, funds will support student scholarships, endowed professorships and facilities in the college.
Oliver Myers and Melissa Smith will soon begin jointly serving as associate deans focused on inclusive excellence in Clemson University’s College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. Their appointments follow a search led by Cindy Lee, chair of the Inclusive Excellence Search Committee. Myers, who joined Clemson in 2014, is an associate professor of mechanical […]
Daniel L. Noneaker will soon begin serving as the new associate dean for research in Clemson University’s College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. Noneaker’s appointment follows a search led by Brian Powell, chair of the Associate Dean for Research Search Committee. Noneaker joined Clemson in 1993 as an assistant professor and rose through the […]
Clemson University researchers from the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS), the College of Engineering, Computing and Applies Sciences (CECAS) and College of Science (COS) have been awarded 14 seed grants from the Seed Grant Program at Health Sciences Center (HSC) at Prisma Health. The grants will fund projects on a variety of […]
Four Clemson University engineers who are expanding research and education into advanced manufacturing and biotechnology innovation have been honored with named professorships. The honorees, their professorships and departments are: Kapil Chalil Madathil, the Wilfred P. Tiencken Professorship, dual appointment in the Glenn Department of Civil Engineering and the Department of Industrial Engineering Delphine Dean, the […]
A Clemson University graduate who worked for two medical device companies before returning to his alma mater to teach has been appointed to an associate professorship that will allow him to expand his research and develop new ties with industry partners. Jeremy Mercuri is the first John Witherspoon Gilpin, M.D. ‘82 Endowed Associate Professor in […]