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

College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences receives first Cornerstone Gift

Since the 1980s, Carla and Mitch Norville have supported programs and initiatives in both academics and athletics, helping build Clemson and allowing students to thrive. Now, they are showing their support again with a transformational $2.5 million gift to the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. It is the first Academic Cornerstone Gift for the college and the eighth for the University.  MORE

Four Clemson University researchers honored with named professorships

Delphine Dean, Yunyi Jia, Kapil Chalil Madathil and Jeremy Mercuri. The four are expanding research and education into advanced manufacturing and biotechnology innovation. The professorships were made possible by the Lindsey, Quattlebaum, Tiencken and Gilpin families.  MORE

‘Grand Challenges’ help shape future workforce

The college is creating holistic engineers and computer scientists with a curriculum that is inspired by the “grand challenges,” according to The Greenville News. Students, for example, have created medical devices for Tanzanian hospitals and built water systems in Haiti.  MORE

Three named associate deans

Daniel L. Noneaker, chair of the Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will soon begin serving as the new associate dean for research of the college.  MORE
Oliver Myers, an associate professor of mechanical engineering, and Melissa Smith, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, will be serving jointly as associate deans focused on inclusive excellence.  MORE

Clemson researchers receive seed grant funding from Health Sciences Center at Prisma Health

Four seed grants from the Health Sciences Center at Prisma Health are going to researchers in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. They are Olin Mefford, John DesJardins, Kevin Taaffe, and Sabarish Babu.  MORE

Students create online tool to help civilians in conflict zones

Richard Brooks, a professor of electrical and computer engineering, is leading a team of Clemson University students who are developing an app-like digital tool that uses a smart phone to securely connect civilians in conflict zones with people who can provide food, medicine, transportation and other aid.  MORE

Clemson University observed ‘EWeek’ with fun-filled slate of activities

Students, faculty and staff celebrated Engineers Week with a host of activities, including photo booth pictures, talks with accomplished professionals and a “zombie takeover” simulation. The events are part of a national celebration established in 1951 by the National Society of Professional Engineers.  MORE

Facebook Fellowships fund Ph.D. research in School of Computing

Samaneh Zamanifard and Moses Namara and were among 36 Ph.D. candidates from 16 universities selected this year as Facebook Fellows, according to a Facebook Research blog post. The social media platform recognizes fewer than 2 percent of applicants, supports research for up to two academic years and helps raise Clemson University’s profile in Silicon Valley.  MORE

Manufacturers and students to connect at sustainability forum in Greenville

Representatives from some of the Upstate’s leading manufacturers are planning to gather in Greenville on March 12 for the Sustainable Manufacturing Forum, which is aimed at helping them reduce their energy use and costs, while increasing their environmental sustainability. The forum is open to the public and is being organized by David Ladner, an associate professor of environmental engineering and Earth sciences at Clemson.  MORE

Class Notes

Ellen Chassereau, PE, 2015
BS in Environmental Engineering

Jennilee Covucci, 2009
BS in Civil Engineering

Pipasu Soni, 1998
MS in Mechanical Engineering
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From the Dean

This edition of IDEAS announces the college’s first Cornerstone Gift. Carla and Mitch Norville, longtime supporters of the University, are providing a transformational gift of $2.5 million that will support student scholarships, endowed professorships and facilities in the college. The importance of endowed professorships cannot be overstated.
In 2012 the Norvilles supported the creation of an endowed chair named for Mitch’s father, Ernest R. Norville. This gift helped us recruit Hai Yao, one of the best bioengineers in the world. Less than two years later, Yao had secured an $11 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.
Endowed professorships allow us to recruit and retain top talent. This is perfectly illustrated by this month’s story of four CECAS faculty who received seed grant funding from the Health Sciences Center at Prisma Health. Three of the four are named professors.
Many thanks to the Norvilles for their Cornerstone Gift and the faith they’ve shown in our academic and research enterprises.
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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