Top stories from Clemson Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
Top stories from Clemson Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
July: Top Stories from the College

Members of Thomas Green Clemson Academy to play key roles in shaping Clemson University’s future

The Clemson University Foundation Board of Directors elected Robert B. Hambright as its chairman and Kenneth L. Smith as its vice chairman, while Raymond E. Jones became one of the board’s six new members.

Hambright, Smith, and Jones all hold Bachelor of Science degrees in mechanical engineering and are among some of Clemson’s most engaged alumni. All three have received this college’s highest honor, induction into the Thomas Green Clemson Academy of Engineers and Scientists. MORE  

Read more about Jones HERE  

Deaths tied to viral videos inspire prevention research

Kapil Chalil Madathil, an assistant professor of industrial engineering, is leading research designed to blunt the impact of viral videos that have encouraged adolescents and young adults to harm themselves. MORE

Tony Mathis helps Clemson University soar to new heights

GE Aviation Military Systems makes jet engines for the U.S. Department of Defense and its allies all over the world. It’s a growing $4.2-billion-a-year business, and Clemson University alumnus Tony Mathis oversees the whole operation as its president and chief executive officer. MORE

The Tiger from the sky

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Bill Austin (’59 ME) carries on a proud legacy of Clemson Tigers who have valiantly served our great nation. His story of resilience, perseverance and courage is inspirational. MORE

STEM Trailblazer: Wayne Tolbert ’83

Wayne Tolbert (’83 CRE) was the inaugural president of Clemson’s University’s chapter of the Society of Black Engineers when he was an undergraduate. He has been recognized with the Science Spectrum Trailblazer Award at the Black Engineer of the Year Awards conference. MORE

Meet the CECAS development team!

The College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences development team works closely with Dean Anand Gramopadhye to engage alumni and friends around the world who want to share their time, talent, and treasure with CECAS students, faculty, and staff. MORE

Youngsters learn about environmental stewardship with autonomous boats

Automotive engineering professors Srikanth Pilla and Yunyi Jia led the Autonomous Boat Summer Camp for Ocean Conservation at CU-ICAR. As students engineered their small self-driving boats they began to understand the importance of cleaning the oceans. MORE

Clemson helped these engineering grads grow

Douglas (DJ) and Meredith Edmonson met and fell in love while both were pursuing degrees in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. They see Clemson as a university with a small-school atmosphere that offers big-school opportunities. MORE
Laird sisters all pursue engineering at Clemson
credit: Chase Carle for Clay Today

One family, three Clemson engineering students

Corina, Jillian and Cassidy Laird of Fleming Island, Florida chose to start their engineering education at Clemson. Cassidy studied biosystems engineering and was recently hired as a civilian contractor with the U.S. Air Force. Jillian is studying chemical engineering, and the youngest Corina, will begin her work in biomedical engineering this fall. MORE

Duke Energy continues support of summer workforce diversity programs

The Duke Energy Foundation is providing continuing support of Project WISE and PEER/WISE Summer Experiences, two programs that are increasing diversity in the talent pipeline between academia and the workplace.  MORE

STEAM drives Devin Keck’s work outside the lab

Devin Keck is pursuing a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, but he also finds time to do some good outside the lab and classroom. The Charleston native is part of a team working to turn the recently closed Holly Springs Elementary School into a fully functioning community center. MORE

Class Notes

Samuel R.E. Sedory, 2016
BS in Industrial Engineering

Sabrina Hasty, 2006
BS in Ceramic and Materials Engineering

Ed Rose, 1984
BS in Civil Engineering

Tom Epting, 1982
BS in Mechanical Engineering

Frank Smith, 1979
BS in Civil Engineering

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From the Dean

I hope you are enjoying a restorative, restful summer. For some of our alumni, it’s been a busy one.

Raymond E. Jones (’86 ME), the vice president of ExxonMobil Production Company, began a four-year term this month as a director on the Clemson University Foundation Board of Directors. Two others have been elected to leadership positions with the board. Robert B. Hambright (’70 ME) will serve as chair, and Kenneth L. Smith (’81 ME) will be vice chair.

All three of these mechanical engineering alumni have received the college’s highest honor, induction into the Thomas Green Clemson Academy of Engineers and Scientists. I look forward with great anticipation as they focus their considerable energy and vision on advancing the university through the Clemson University Foundation Board. Thank you, and congratulations to all!
Sincerely,
Anand Gramopadhye, Dean
College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
“IDEAS Monthly” is published by the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences at Clemson University for alumni and friends. cecas@clemson.edu.
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