Innovation creating growth and strategic implementation
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Two CEC professors awarded significant funding from the Office of Naval Research
College of Engineering and Computing faculty Roger Dougal and Yi Wang have been awarded a combined $14.75 million in funding from the U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR) for their respective research.
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Developing alternative fuels for the U.S. Navy
Faculty from four CEC departments are utilizing their expertise to assist the U.S. Navy by determining alternative fuels to limit carbon emissions to improve vessel performance and combat climate change.
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Harik pushes manufacturing of advanced composite structures with NASA grant
Associate Professor Ramy Harik is utilizing a $1.1 million NASA grant to develop new processes for more efficient manufacturing of advanced air vehicles and lightweight structures.
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CEC announces CAREER Award winners
The College of Engineering and Computing announces three CAREER Award winners - Michael Gower, Monirosadat Sadati and Sanjib Sur
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Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence
Since establishing an Artificial Intelligence Institute in 2019, the university has seen growing interest in the subject across campus. There are now dozens of researchers throughout the university exploring how artificial intelligence and machine learning can be used to advance fields from health care to manufacturing.
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UofSC engineers develop disaster-resistant building materials
For the past 10 years, Fabio Matta, an associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, has been engineering earthen building blocks made from local soil. Up close, the blocks don’t look like anything special, but their simplicity is the appeal — the blocks don’t require firing in energy-intensive kiln furnaces and can stand up to the worst Mother Nature can throw at them.
Today’s achievers… Tomorrow’s leaders
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Top leadership award winner puts education to use serving others
Mechanical engineering major Gabriel Nossar Carrilho is using what he’s learned at the University of South Carolina to serve the campus community, the Latinx community and even people in his native South America in need of clean water. For his efforts, Carrilho has been awarded the university’s top leadership award — the 2022 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award.
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CEC student organizations host inaugural Diversity Gala
Students had the opportunity to connect and network with engineering professionals and listen to keynote speakers discuss STEM-related experiences at the inaugural Diversity Gala.
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Two CEC student-athletes overcome the hurdles of busy schedules to succeed
Multitasking and planning is necessary for all student-athletes. As Civil and environmental engineering seniors Kiera Hughes and Pressley Perry prepare to graduate in May, they have mastered managing their academic responsibilities with being track and field student-athletes.
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From Stage to STEM
IIT student Sloane Luckiewicz initially had plans to join a ballet company. But instead of dance, she has found a path towards a fulfilling career in web development.
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IIT seniors work with business student to develop revolutionary stairs software
Business student Jake Birkmaier saw a need and brought his idea for a staircase software to develop in this past spring’s Integrated Information Technology (IIT) Capstone Course. With the help of two IIT students, the team created a software system that saves time and ensures customer satisfaction.
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Burn tiger burn
Meet the students behind this year's signature event
Distinguishing themselves among peers and providing exceptional learning environments
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With his reception of the Timoshenko Medal, Michael Sutton will have the highest recognition possible in his field of research.
This is Michael Sutton’s lifetime achievement award. His Major League Baseball Hall of Fame induction. His Heisman Trophy; maybe even his Nobel Prize. When Sutton receives the 2022 Timoshenko Medal on Nov. 2, he will officially be recognized as one of the greatest scientists the field of applied mechanics has ever seen.
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Yu begins term as associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion
Mechanical Engineering Professor Lingyu (Lucy) Yu plans to continue cultivating the diverse, equitable and inclusive culture for everyone as the college's new associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Women researchers at USC embody goals of Title IX in their educational journeys and research careers
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972. Two USC women in research, Dr. Sanaz Sadati and Dr. Melissa Nolan, exemplify how Carolina is actively engaged in changing the culture for women beginning careers in academia and research. Their stories mark the first of a three-part series on Title IX’s impact by the Office of the Vice President for Research.
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CEC welcomes new faculty for 2022-2023 academic year
This academic year’s new faculty bring several years of research and teaching experience in computer science, chemical engineering and mechanical engineering.
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Engineering professor teaches students to think differently
Juan Caicedo is Garnet Apple teaching award winner
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Cacuci releases new book on groundbreaking sensitivity analysis methodology
SmartState Endowed Chair Professor Dan Cacuci recently had his first of three volumes released that focuses on his methodology to overcome the curse of dimensionality.
Seeking solutions for real world challenges
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Six graduate students awarded Koerner Family Foundation Fellowships
Six Ph.D. students have each received $10,000 to help cover research and educational expenses, thanks to the Koerner Family Foundation Fellows program.
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Can I eat this food or not?
A computer science and engineering graduate student is using artificial intelligence techniques to develop nutritional analysis from food images and meal recommendations based on a user’s health conditions and food preferences.
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Electrical engineering Ph.D. student receives prestigious DoD fellowship
Jared Cronin was recently awarded a highly competitive fellowship from the Department of Defense that will help assist his continued research and development of U.S. Navy power and energy systems.
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Mechanical engineering graduate student earns DOD-SMART Fellowship
Jason Smith's fellowship will not only help support his research into digital twins but also allow him to utilize his knowledge and experiences by working with the U.S. Navy after completing his graduate studies.
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Fluor support creates diverse pipeline for engineering, business
Brenden Chavis, an informatics Ph.D. student in the College of Engineering and Computing, is able to pay for his own education thanks to programs funded by Fluor Corp.
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CEC graduate student finds balance among motherhood and academia
Chemical engineering Ph.D. student Jennifer Naglic has a busy schedule of academics, research, family responsibilities and volunteerism. But as a non-traditional student, Naglic has successfully balanced all her obligations while pursuing her passion.
Applying education and experiences for improving the lives of others
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Alum creates innovative collaboration in leading Alzheimer’s disease research
Ryan Geiser is bringing together researchers from several scientific and public health fields in the United Kingdom to better understand Alzheimer's disease and determine if any drugs are available for future study.
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Alumni Q&A: Kallie Metzger
An undergraduate experience working at a test reactor in Germany led Kallie Metzger on a path toward a nuclear engineering career. Today, the skills and experiences from her time at the CEC have contributed to her success as a program leader in the safe delivery of advanced nuclear fuels.
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CEC alum’s start-up company plans to prevent elderly falls and improve lives through intelligent infrastructure
A creative and inquisitive mindset and a passion for research has led alum Benjamin Davis on an entrepreneurial journey. He is currently working on how his smart technology can detect and even predict falls.
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CEC alum establishes fund to immediately provide department needs
Jeff Mulliken is a three-time CEC graduate. He has established a fund to not only help cover expenses in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, but to also motivate fellow alumni to increase the fund for providing tangible needs and solutions.
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CEC alumni contribute to improving highways through major infrastructure project
The area in Columbia known as “Malfunction Junction” is receiving a significant makeover to improve the area’s transportation infrastructure. Several CEC alumni are involved in the massive project for improving travel for thousands of South Carolinians and out-of-state drivers.
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Alumni Q&A: Dr. Caila Boyd Magazine, '15
One CEC alum has aligned her biomedical engineering education and skills into medicine. It also served as solid foundation and preparation for the rigors of medical school.