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| Clemson University’s first Churchill scholar works to strengthen energy grid
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| Grant Wilkins, who is double-majoring in computer engineering and mathematical sciences, is one of only 16 Churchill scholars selected this year and will have the opportunity to study at the University of Cambridge.
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| Spotlight shines on Deep Orange 11 at world’s most influential tech showThe team that designed and built Deep Orange 11, a prototype ride-sharing car, reunited in Las Vegas to show their work at the Consumer Electronics Show.
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| Team creates plant-based substitute for polyurethane foamA new plant-based substitute for polyurethane foam eliminates the health risk of the material, commonly found in insulation, car seats and other types of cushioning, and it’s more environmentally sustainable, according to new research led by Srikanth Pilla and James Sternberg, both of the Department of Automotive Engineering.
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| Ganesh Kumar Venayagamoorthy named distinguished lecturerAs an IEEE Computational Intelligence Society distinguished lecturer, Venayagamoorthy will present stimulating lectures on topics including: distributed artificial intelligence in the future of smart grids; swarm intelligence and applications in power and energy systems; and computational intelligence.
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| Lisa Jackson wins Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for Excellence in ServiceJackson, associate director of PEER in Clemson University’s PEER & WISE program, has earned the nickname “Mama Lisa” for all that she does for students.
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| The safer you feel, the less safely you might behave, research showsGuardrails and other safety devices are supposed to help keep workers safe when they are up on roofs, but those measures can increase their sense of security, leading them to take greater risks, according to research led by Jesus M. de la Garza, director of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences.
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| Two industrial engineers to conduct research with Prisma HealthJackie Cha and Sudeep Hegde, both assistant professors in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Clemson, are among the new faculty fellows who will be working with Prisma to study robotic technology in surgical environments, air quality control for airborne diseases and inter-physician handoffs in emergency medicine.
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From the DeanBest wishes to you and your loved ones for the new year. I hope you had the opportunity to relax and spend time with your family during the holiday season. As you will see in this issue, if January is any indication, 2023 promises to be an exceptional year for the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences.
We began the year by showcasing our latest Deep Orange prototype in Las Vegas at the Consumer Electronics Show, the world’s largest tech event. The focus of this autonomous vehicle is on its sustainability from design and development to its retirement, and our participation alongside Google, Sony and other prominent corporations further emphasizes the international recognition of our college as a leader in automotive research.
As highlighted in this issue, we are also taking the lead in addressing other sustainability issues, including the feasibility of replacing polyurethane with a plant-based foam, a potential alternative that has the added benefit of addressing the health concerns associated with our current seat cushions and insulation. This issue also features our research addressing several critical healthcare concerns in addition to highlighting our faculty and students who have been recognized for their outstanding achievements.
As it does every year, the University took time earlier this month to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy with its annual Day of Service. It reminds us of the importance of service to others, and our students, staff and faculty were active participants in the various volunteer opportunities across campus and throughout the Clemson community. In recognition of her efforts, Lisa Jackson, the associate director of the college’s Programs for Educational Enrichment and Retention (PEER), was honored with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for Excellence in Service during the Commemorative Keynote Program.
In conjunction with our MLK activities, the college also held its STEM ALL IN event this month, welcoming 17 underrepresented college juniors and seniors interested in graduate school. They met with current students, faculty and alumni; toured appropriate labs and facilities; and were advised on the application process both for graduate school and for requesting funding.
As you can see, we are off to a good start this year, and you are a crucial part of our success. Gifts from you, our alumni, friends and supporters, play an important role in our being able to create the leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs highlighted this issue. If you would like to help us in this endeavor, you can click the “Make a Gift” tab below. As always, I appreciate all of your support.
Stay healthy and safe,
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| Anand K. Gramopadhye, Dean
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