Top stories from the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
Top stories from the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
March: Top Stories from the College

COVID-19 Updates

Students, faculty and staff in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences have been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. Classes will be held in online format and all campus events for the rest of the semester have been postponed. For the latest updates, go to the University’s COVID-19 page HERE.

STEM Education Month sharpens focus on South Carolina workforce skills

A month long celebration that runs through April 11 highlights career opportunities in several fields, including advanced manufacturing, engineering and biotechnology. It is organized by South Carolina’s Coalition for Mathematics & Science, a center with Clemson University’s College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences.  MORE

Hai Xiao named interim chair of the Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Xiao joined Clemson in 2013 as the Samuel Lewis Bell Distinguished Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He has earned a reputation as a team-builder who brings together colleagues for big, multidisciplinary research projects.  MORE

Ronald W. Falta, Jr. recognized by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists

Falta, a professor of hydrogeology in Clemson University’s environmental engineering and Earth sciences department, is receiving the 2020 Honor Award for University Research. He is being recognized for his work in environmental remediation of hazardous waste sites, geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide, and mathematical modeling of contaminant transport and remediation.  MORE

Kalyan Piratla wins national award for early-career professionals

Piratla, the S.E. Liles, Jr. Distinguished Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, won the Ralston Young Trenchless Achievement Award from the North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT). The award honors society members who are under 36 years old and have demonstrated excellence early in their careers by making valuable contributions to the trenchless technology industry, achieving noteworthy professional success, and actively participating in NASTT or its regional or student chapters.  MORE

Lighting a new way to study brain function

Stephen Foulger, the Gregg-Graniteville Endowed Chair and Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, is working at the forefront of optogenetics as part of a $6-million research project funded by the National Science Foundation. Optogenetics is an experimental technique that offers a way to change activity in targeted regions of the brain from outside the skull, using pulses of light delivered to light-sensitive proteins in the neurons.  MORE

Taming social media hate speech

Professor Feng Luo, from Clemson’s School of Computing, is leading a team developing an artificial intelligence program that would detect hate speech and offensive words on social media and then encourage users to reconsider their posts. This new system is giving two Daniel High School students a chance to work alongside Clemson University researchers.  MORE

Germinating solutions

Mark Blenner, the McQueen Quattlebaum Associate Professor, is engineering yeast to produce omega-3 supplements and polyester that astronauts could use on a mission to Mars. His work with yeast could also lead to new ways of making drugs and searching for nuclear weapons production.  MORE

Artificial intelligence innovation featured in latest edition of IDEAS magazine

The spring edition of the college’s twice-annual magazine features some of the many ways that faculty and students are using AI to drive economic growth, accelerate scientific discovery and improve the quality of life around the world.  MORE

Class Notes

Nagarjun Vashisth, 2016
MS in Civil Engineering

John Primm, 2014
BS in Civil Engineering

Matt Arrants, PE, 2001
BS in Biosystems Engineering

Deborah Conklin, 1992
BS in Industrial Engineering
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From the Dean

As the country, indeed the world, adjusts to the new “normals” dictated by the COVID-19 outbreak, we are continuing the academic and research missions of the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. This issue highlights the great work of our faculty and students. They are using cutting-edge techniques to innovate in healthcare, advanced manufacturing and environmental sustainability.

As most of you know we are delivering course content online through the end of the spring semester. University administration is continually monitoring circumstances and will make decisions based on preserving the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff. I encourage you to follow the guidance provided by federal, state and local experts and wish you and your family all the best. By working together to follow these guidelines and recommendations, we can go a long way to ensuring a successful outcome.

Be safe,
Anand Gramopadhye, Dean
“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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