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Members of the USC chapter of the Society of the Automotive Engineers (SAE) are preparing for the 2027 SAE Formula Competition, a hands-on experience designed to prepare aspiring automotive engineers for careers in the field.
Alum Greg Beckwith knows how to balance school, work and family life. His journey to an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering was unconventional, but it provided him with the skills he uses today at Michelin.
For centuries, the "paradox of strength and ductility" has challenged material scientists: making a metal stronger typically makes it brittle and prone to fracture.
Freshman women's basketball student-athlete and mechanical engineering major Ayla McDowell sees everything from chemistry homework and scouting reports to defensive reads and early morning workouts as part of a larger, interconnected challenge.
"When an extreme flooding event happens, my collaborators, students and I have the capacity to do forensic analysis to see how and what went wrong."- Jasim Imran
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Assistant Professor Wout De Backer was selected as one of six recipients of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Faculty Advisor Award.
As South Carolina emerges as a global leader in nuclear energy, federal and statewide elected officials, and industry leaders joined more than 350 attendees at Colonial Life Arena for the 2nd Annual SC Nuclear Summit.
The Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing has appointed Nicole Doll as the new director of marketing. Doll began her new position on December 1.
Ground truth collection through contactless sensors was one of the motivations for a device housed at the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing that has broad applications and is being utilized by University of South Carolina researchers.
This semester, a small group of mostly Ph.D. students are learning the fundamentals of systems engineering in a class taught by a company executive with more than 30 years' experience in the automotive industry.
Founded in 2024, the Carolina Institute for Battery Innovation's core pillars of research, education, outreach and manufacturing drives technological advancements, cultivates a skilled workforce, and supports South Carolina's economic development.
In a lab inside the Swearingen Engineering Center, junior Haley Stokes built a system that changed her life.
"The great infrastructure of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the expertise of my colleagues in fuel chemistry is valuable to what I hope to accomplish through my research." - Ashwini Karmarkar
For senior computer science major Ian Kruger, entrepreneurship is not just a hobby; it is a way of solving real-world problems.
"Wireless signals have long been a cornerstone for many communication-based applications, where we typically do not want interference. This project explores using interference in a useful manner to use wireless signals from multiple sources simultaneously for computation." - Alphan Sahin
Brad Tune graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2002 with a degree in political science and aspirations to attend law school. But two years later, he decided to follow a civil engineering career path.
The Gary Anderson Early Achievement Award recognizes a rising researcher whose notable contributions and work has already had an impact in their field within adaptive structures and material systems.
The Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing and Palmetto Nuclear Coalition recently announced an agreement aimed at transforming South Carolina into a national and global leader in nuclear innovation.
Melih Calamak enjoyed all aspects of civil engineering as an undergraduate student in Turkey. Now, he is sharing his knowledge and experiences with undergraduates as an instructor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Since they first appeared on wristwatches in the early 1970s, liquid crystal displays have made the leap to TVs, smartphones, household appliances and automobile dashboards. Now an even more responsive type of LCD technology, called blue phase liquid crystals, is getting closer to commercial use, and a USC chemical engineering professor’s research in that field is attracting notice.
"I think continuous collaboration between USC and NUST could provide students with international engineering competence, which would undoubtedly produce versatile and exceptional engineers." - NUST visiting student Barakat Al Hinai.
Colisha Dunbar's determination reflects the spirit that has fueled her success in both engineering and business. Today, she is widely recognized for her leadership, community impact and unwavering commitment to mentoring the next generation.
Despite recently celebrating his 90th birthday this past August, Research Associate Elwyn Roberts continues to serve as a valuable consultant in both industry and academia.
The University of South Carolina is a long way from senior Jessica Schmidt's hometown of Wantagh, New York. But recommendations from friends and her mom pushed her to take a closer look at the university.
The Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing hosted a screening of the documentary, "The Nuclear Frontier," followed by a panel discussion in the college's Amoco Hall on Tuesday, September 23.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are used in industry and can be found in numerous household products. Known as "forever chemicals," PFAS do not easily break down over time due to strong chemical bonds and could build to levels that harm individuals' health and the environment.