Three inducted into the Thomas Green Clemson Academy of Engineers and Scientists
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Russ Esmacher, Wilbur “Billy” Powers and Edward A. Rose were welcomed into the academy during a May 2 gala, while Shannon Kay, Marque Macon and Lauren Trondsen were honored as Outstanding Young Alumni.
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Clemson University and NASA sign agreement to advance research and education
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| Five from CECAS awarded Graduate Research Fellowships
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The agreement brought together Clemson President Jim Clements and Vanessa Wyche, who is the director of Johnson Space Center and a member of the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences Advisory Board.
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The fellowships, which are from the National Science Foundation, are among the most prestigious and competitive awards in the country for students pursuing research-based graduate degrees. Recipients from the college include: Annika DeVol, Joshua Murray, Kayleigh Trumbull, Michael Smith and Claudia Wong.
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Joseph Bailey’s comeback changes his life and the lives of those around him
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| Clemson Composites Center partners with TIME Bicycles
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A sophomore-year diving accident took away Joseph Bailey's ability to walk and much of the use of his hands and arms, but he returned to Clemson University and this month received a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering. He plans to pursue a Ph.D. next.
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| TIME Bicycles, a premier manufacturer of carbon-fiber bicycles, is advancing its technology and product development in collaboration with the Clemson Composites Center.
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Breakthrough could lead to faster, smarter tech
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| Exoskeleton research could help stroke patients walk
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Yongqiang Wang (pictured on left), an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, describes a way of solving the “saddle point” problem in an article in the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Ge Lv, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering and bioengineering, is working to customize exoskeletons that are designed to help stroke patients walk, soldiers carry heavy loads and manufacturing workers avoid muscle fatigue.
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New research aims to enhance surgical team dynamics in the age of robotics
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| ‘The vine that ate the South’ could be key to sustainable food packaging
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Jackie Cha, an assistant professor of industrial engineering, said the goal of the project she is leading is to better understand how humans in the operating room and robots are going to team up.
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| Zhaoxu Meng, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering, leads a new Clemson University research project that aims to find ways of making sustainable food packaging from biopolymers, such as the cellulose in kudzu.
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The Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research was one of four locations selected to pre-screen “Blind Logic: The Ralph R. Teetor Story.” READ MORE
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Ezra Cates, an associate professor of environmental engineering, was interviewed about “forever chemicals” on Clemson University's “Earthly” podcast. LISTEN
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Three faculty members and a student have recently won University-level awards, including: Mashur “Ronnie” Chowdhury (two awards here and here), Angela Alexander-Bryant, Cindy Lee and Margaret Ann Bolick.
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This month I had the privilege of congratulating our graduating students as they received their diplomas and then crossed the stage at Littlejohn Coliseum. Their journey to receiving their diplomas stands as a testament not only to their hard work and dedication but also to the support provided by their parents, family, friends and instructors.
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As graduates embark on this new chapter of their lives, I am confident in their potential to become the visionary leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
We also celebrated the impactful and transformative lives of our alumni, inducting three new members into the Thomas Green Clemson Academy of Engineers and Scientists and honoring three Outstanding Young Alumni. Each of these individuals has left an indelible mark on the world and has enriched our college community through their dedication and generosity. My heartfelt congratulations and gratitude go out to each of them.
The college’s faculty continues to conduct transformative research that pulls double duty as a way of finding solutions to the world's most challenging problems while creating exemplary educational experiences for students. Researchers are working across disciplines and collaborating with world-class partners in the public and private sectors to advance areas as varied as space exploration, carbon fiber, applied mathematics, exoskeletons, surgical robotics, cybersecurity and drug delivery. I extend my wholehearted congratulations to all those who have won awards recognizing research accomplishments, published papers and received grants for new research.
As we reflect on the remarkable achievements of our graduates, alumni and faculty, we are reminded of the enduring impact of our college community. Creating the next generation of leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs is a team endeavor. To those who wish to help, I invite you to click the “Make a Gift” tab. Every contribution is much appreciated, and your generosity plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of our college.
As we head into June, I wish you all a safe and joyful summer filled with moments of inspiration and renewal. I look forward to seeing you when you return to campus for fall semester.
Sincerely,
Anand K. Gramopadhye, Dean
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