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Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing announces establishment of the Dr. Barbara Hickman Whye I3 Center

A new student space and endowment at the college will strengthen student resources and further the college's commitment to accessible education.

Doctoral candidate developing contactless sleep monitoring system

Imagine an Alexa-sized wireless device placed on your nightstand could monitor your vital signs, heart rate, breathing and even the body's sleep position. Computer science doctoral candidate Aakriti Adhikari is working toward making this technology a reality.

Agostinelli advances AI techniques for complex pathfinding solutions

Forest Agostinelli is working on a National Science Foundation-funded project that combines two artificial intelligence methods, heuristic search and machine learning, to solve complex problems without human assistance.

Showing passion for college football and nuclear energy

Freshman Harry Weaver did not just bring his "I [Heart] Nuclear Energy" sign to be on TV during ESPN's College GameDay broadcast. He also wanted to share one of his passions.

Berge and Johnson win awards from statewide civil engineering organization

Civil Engineering Associate Professor Nicole Berge and alumna Katie Johnson recently received prestigious awards from the South Carolina Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

Retired oil industry executive and USC alum Bill Bloking is helping future generations of Gamecocks achieve dreams of their own

The first in his family to attend college, Bill Bloking’s engineering degree prepared him for careers at Exxon and BHP — and for boardrooms around the globe. His William F. Bloking First-Generation Scholars Fund will support Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing students and programs.

Mandal utilizes diamonds for novel radiation detection technology

Electrical Engineering Professor Krishna Mandal began research into developing a groundbreaking advancement in replacing metal contact with diamond and silicon carbide for use in ultraviolet radiation detection technology and nuclear medicine.

Two mechanical engineering professors earn Fellow and Associate Fellow recognition

Two professors from the Department of Mechanical Engineering received significant accolades for their research and contributions from their respective professional organizations.

McRay's research focuses on energy storage systems safety

Chemical engineering Ph.D. candidate Hunter McRay is tackling one of today's biggest safety concerns: electric vehicle battery fires.

Sepahvandi displays passion for research and teaching

Instructor Azadeh Sepahvandi combines her passion for research into restoring and improving damaged tissues with a dedication to foster creativity and encourage her students to take an active role in their learning.

Determining and preventing virus attachment and detachment to surfaces

Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Professor Shamia Hoque recently started a research project that aims to better understand the mechanisms driving the interaction of viruses within the built environment and surrounding surfaces.

Chemical engineering student pursues research, sustainability and sales

A high school chemistry assignment without any instructions did not deter Justin Jordan from pursuing STEM studies. Rather, it started a passion for chemical engineering.

Alumnus Zack Simpson finds creative outlet in geotechnical space

Zack Simpson knew he would pursue a career in a STEM field. But geotechnical engineering, a branch of civil engineering that focuses on soil and rock mechanics, was not his anticipated path.

A Good Feeling

Civil engineering graduate Deepal Eliatamby left Sri Lanka to find opportunity and freedom. He found it at USC and is now paying it forward.

AI Institute aims to assist in research activities and increased awareness

Within the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing and university community, the Artificial Intelligence Institute of USC provides experts to partner with researchers and groups for training or implementing AI.

The accidental teacher

Instructor Bhavana Ginjupally's decision to study computer science was not driven by a lifelong passion, but rather curiosity and circumstance.

Lee utilizes diverse research experiences for implementing multi-agent systems

The one keyword to represent Junsoo Lee's research is multi-agent systems. He also believes in the importance of bridging people from different backgrounds and providing leadership, which is apparent in his research and work with students.

Doctoral candidate pursues advancement of Alzheimer's disease therapeutics

A two-year co-op with Merck and working alongside Melissa Moss at the college's Protein Aggregation and Neuroinflammation Laboratory is giving doctoral candidate Amy Veihdeffer the resources for advancing the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Preventing cyberattacks of intelligent systems

Professor Vignesh Narayanan from the Artificial Intelligence Institute of the University of South Carolina recently started an NSF-funded research project that aims to understand the vulnerabilities of learning-based controllers and enhance an understanding of possible cyberattacks.

Alumna rises from intern to lead cybersecurity role at NASA

Tamiko Fletcher, computer engineering ’02, didn’t know when she started interning at NASA in 1999 that she’d still be there nearly 25 years later. Now, she's the chief information security officer at John F. Kennedy Space Center and works to to minimize cybersecurity threats to NASA’s ground systems.

Protecting homeless populations through engineering, AI and community outreach

Assistant Professor Erfan Goharian is developing a system of cameras that will be constantly monitored by artificial intelligence to immediately warn homeless communities of flooding.

Bailey aims for new heights in aerospace engineering

Patrick Bailey's fascination with aerospace engineering began with a childhood trip to the Kennedy Space Center, where he witnessed a space shuttle launch that ignited his lifelong passion for aerospace engineering.

Amending guidelines for earthquake-resistant South Carolina bridges

Faculty from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering are currently leading efforts and collaborating with the South Carolina Department of Transportation to ensure the state's bridges are resistant to damage from future earthquakes.

Alumna helps increase STEM careers for women and underrepresented groups

STEM careers are historically male-dominated environments, but alumna Krystal Fowler is paving the way for the next generation of women and underrepresented groups in engineering.

NSF CAREER Award recipient develops real-time machine learning technology for small, low-energy devices

Ramtin Zand's five-year, nearly $600,000 project is expected to produce smaller, faster and smarter machine learning computing systems for use in real-world applications without reliance on large servers.

Generating hydrogen on demand for improved naval vessel performance

Research Assistant Professor Benjamin Meekins recently began an Office of Naval Research-funded project that will use a specific and proven membrane for the seawater electrolysis process to produce hydrogen.

 

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