Top stories from Clemson Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
Top stories from Clemson Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
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April: Top Stories from the College
Students earn awards at Madren Center

College's top students honored in ceremony

The College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences honored some of its best and brightest students in an annual ceremony attended by proud parents, professors, and supporters.
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Top alumni light up scoreboard at Memorial Stadium

Some of Clemson University’s top alumni gathered in Memorial Stadium on April 25 for the annual showcase gala of the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. Those honored were I.V. Hall, Denise Rutledge Simmons, and Vanessa Ellerbe Wyche, Chelsea L. Ex-Lubeskie, Allison Godwin and Amol Janorkar.  MORE

Six from Clemson University receive Graduate Research Fellowships

Three seniors and three alumni received prestigious fellowships from the National Science Foundation. All six had majors in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences.  MORE

Morgan Witherspoon’s march to making a difference

Morgan Witherspoon has devoted large chunks of her time over the past four years to Clemson Miracle, a student-run organization that raises money and awareness for Prisma Health Children's Hospital- Upstate. Witherspoon was inspired by her older sister, Jenna, who had a brain tumor claim her life at age 12, two days after Christmas in 2006.  MORE
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Retired CEOs share secrets of success with students

Bob Hambright, the retired CEO and division president of Balfour Beatty Construction, and Pete Selleck, the retired chairman and CEO of Michelin North America, shared with students the habits and values that led to their success. The April 4 seminar was sponsored by Lead Forward, a program that teaches leadership skills to students in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences.  MORE

Arthrex establishes pilot program that benefits bioengineering students

Arthrex is working with Clemson University on a new pilot program that includes courses for bioengineering students and scholarships, as the surgical device maker completes a $40-million facility about 15 minutes from Clemson University's main campus.  MORE

Two college faculty members help amplify Clemson University's supercomputer

A team that is bringing a DGX-2 server to Clemson includes Yiqiang Han, a research assistant professor in mechanical engineering, and Cole Smith, a professor of industrial engineering and associate provost for academic initiatives.  MORE
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Service learning: Students sharpen career skills by helping Haitians

A student group at Clemson University that is best known for helping bring clean water to Haiti is using LinkedIn and inspiration from corporations to help its members land jobs. More than 800 students from across the university have participated in Clemson Engineers for Developing Countries in its 10-year history.  MORE

As an undergraduate Sarah Sandler pursued nanoparticle research with a global perspective

Sandler turbocharged her education by joining some of the key programs aimed at helping prepare students for life and career after graduation. She has conducted research in two countries, presented her findings to an international audience and seen her work published in a peer-reviewed journal.  MORE
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Celebration at State House shines a light on STEM education

Students, their robots and STEM educators gathered April 8 in Columbia, where they had an audience with state elected officials as part of STEM Education Day at the State Capitol.  MORE

Class Notes

Anthony Gagliardi, 2000
BS in Mechanical Engineering 
Michael Holt, PE, PTOE, 1990
BS in Civil Engineering
Greg Smith, 1984
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Fred Hanna, 1978
BS in Agricultural Engineering
Jerome Irick, 1966
BS in Civil Engineering
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Anand Gramopadhye

From the Dean

This year’s Give Day marked milestones for the university and college. Some 4,280 donors raised $2,132,413 – the largest number of participants and Give Day dollar amount to date! College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences alumni contributed $732,290 to that record total. Over $100,000 was raised for the CECAS Dean’s Excellence Fund to help support the college’s top priorities.
I am very proud of this last statistic. We had a highly successful Dean’s Summit in late March. (Photos from the event are available here). Fifty donors were on campus engaging with students and faculty in the college. The Dean’s Excellence Fund is helping us develop the engineers of tomorrow, and some of these future engineers are highlighted in this edition of the newsletter.
I’d also like to call your attention to the feature about our newest members of the Thomas Green Clemson Academy of Engineers and Scientists and our Outstanding Young Alumni. Their inspiring stories can be found here.
With gratitude,
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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