Clemson University College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences

04/13/2026

Marek Urban and his team have known a new type of material they created at Clemson University can story energy. But now they have now found a new potential use–parallel computing. If further developed, the material could help create new types of computers that can handle more complex information and make better decisions than traditional computers.

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04/09/2026

Please help us congratulate David Madukwe! He recently took first-place in the Society For Biomaterials' 3-Minute Thesis competition for his presentation, "Elastin Nano-Robot Therapy to Reverse Aneurysms." Madukwe is a Ph.D. student in the lab of Narendra Vyavahare, the Hunter Endowed Chair in the Clemson Bioengineering.

04/08/2026

This graphical abstract of new research was featured on the back cover of the journal Advanced Optical Materials. The research team included four co-authors from Clemson University's Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering: Judson Ryckman, Tomoshree Dash, Saddam Gafsi and Estevao Marques Dos Santos. One co-author, Ivan Kravchenko, was from Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

👇 Click the link in the comments to read the paper, "Responsive Visible-Wavelength Metasurfaces from Porous Silicon Based on Fano Guided-Mode Resonance"

04/07/2026

Breyon Dent, Amy Jordan and Kate Johnson are proof that the Boyd Scholars program is helping students stay on track and succeed in engineering. We thank The Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Foundation, Inc. for for investing in students and helping shape the next generation of leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs!

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04/06/2026

Aspiring engineers at Tri-County Technical College will have a new pathway into Clemson University through STEPS2Clemson. The program offers up to $10,000 in scholarship support during students’ first year, which is completed at Tri-County. After transferring to Clemson, students are eligible for up to $15,000 per year for up to three years, contingent on maintaining academic progress.

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04/01/2026

Congratulations to all of this year's Goldwater Scholars! You are among the best of the best undergraduate STEM students in the country. The scholars are:

Ashley Blake — Chemical Engineering (Biomolecular Engineering concentration)

Andrew Hodges — Physics; minor in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Science

Meridee Ritzer — Chemistry; minors in Geology and Nuclear Engineering

Honors students Ashley Blake, Drew Hodges and National Scholar Meridee Ritzer have been named 2026 Goldwater Scholars!

The award recognizes undergraduate students with strong potential for research careers in STEM. Their work includes nanomedicine and drug delivery, atmospheric and space physics, and chemistry focused on environmental applications, all fields with meaningful, real-world impact.

As emerging research leaders, they are helping move research at Clemson Fiercely Forward.

Read the story: https://bit.ly/CUGoldwater2026

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04/01/2026

04/01/2026

The Clemson University Leadership & Mentoring Network's inaugural year has been a roaring success! Twenty-one mentors have connected with 20 students in the Clemson University School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences. Civil engineering alumnus Tom Rochester (right), for example, is helping two students Jemal Scarborough (left) and Katie Nunnelley navigate their junior years and begin to prepare for their careers.

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03/31/2026

We thank everyone who made Major Discovery Night a roaring success! More than 450 Clemson University engineering students who are on the cusp of choosing their majors met with 120 industry leaders at Hendrix Student Center. Now in its 12th year, Major Discovery Night continues to play a key role in helping students connect classroom learning to future careers.

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03/30/2026

Please help us congratulate Martine LaBerge! She has received the Founder's Award from the Society for Biomaterials. The award recognizes long-term, landmark contributions to the field of biomaterials, along with sustained service to the society. LaBerge served as chair of Clemson Bioengineering for two decades, helping guide its growth into a nationally recognized program known for translational research, industry engagement and workforce development.

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