AI that assists, not replaces: A new era in manufacturing
If you ask a traditional AI system, "When will this equipment fail?" the answer might be a prediction based on previous data. While useful, Agentic AI takes it further.
Can AI help rebuild bone? New research targets safer osteoporosis care
A simple fall can be life-changing, especially if bones are not as strong as they used to be. For millions of people with osteoporosis, even minor accidents can lead to serious fractures and long recovery times.
Doctoral student gains systems engineering perspective through Scout Motors partnership
This past fall, Scout Motor’s chief technology officer Burkhard Huhnke was the lead instructor for Applied Systems Engineering for Complex Systems, a class offered through the Molinaroli College’s new industrial engineering program. Ph.D. student Austin Harper shares how the course taught him about sophisticated technology and design processes, including those Scout will use at the new plant.
Ph.D. candidate explores new frontiers in cardiovascular treatment
For Sarah Deloach, her academic and research pursuits were not linear but driven by a clear and persistent curiosity about human health. Today, Deloach's research focuses on developing new treatments for heart disease.
Class of 2026
As the Class of 2026 prepares to walk across the commencement stage, graduates leave the University of South Carolina with memories of enduring friendships, newfound passions, supportive mentors and life-changing experiences.
VEX Robotics helps launch summer campers into robot competition and beyond
Now in its 20th year at USC, the VEX Robotics camp offers middle and high school students the opportunity to develop skills in programming, mechanical design and teamwork. The summer program also serves as a gateway to competitive robotics teams and, sometimes, enrollment in the Molinaroli College. For alum Nathanael Oliver, it was as pathway to both.
The comeback kids: MCEC student organization rebuilds, earns national honor
The USC chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) has been named SAMPE Student Chapter of the Year - an honor awarded among 49 chapters across North America.
How a biomedical engineering student became a Goldwater Scholar
Khufu Holly first learned about the Goldwater Scholarship after watching a fellow biomedical engineering student and lab mate open an acceptance letter.
Electrical engineering professor works toward sustainable power conversion
Radiovoltaics technology directly converts nuclear radiation into electricity using semiconductor junctions. And radiovoltaics is now considered the most sustainable form of power conversion, especially in harsh environments and remote locations.
MCEC seniors to be recognized on Awards Day
Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing seniors from 10 undergraduate programs will be recognized for their achievements at the university's annual Awards Day on April 16.
Associate vice president and vice provost for AI strategy announced
Building on the University of South Carolina’s early adoption of ChatGPT and its continued commitment to responsible AI use, Provost Mary Anne Fitzpatrick has appointed Mark Uline as the university’s first associate vice president and vice provost for AI strategy.
Scholarship honors computer science alum Tao Gao
When Ling Gao, Ph.D., speaks about her son, Tao, her voice carries both pride and tenderness.
Building Leaders: A civil engineering alumna’s lasting impact on the industry
As vice president of infrastructure at Thomas & Hutton and the firm's first female shareholder, alum Lisa Muzekari is helping lead a growing generation of engineers, many of them women, into the profession she has helped shape.
Fostering HOPE, one limb at a time
Hands on Prosthetic Engineering, better known as HOPE, is a student-run non-profit organization at USC that works to build prosthetic limbs at no cost for those in need.
USC has five Goldwater Scholars in 2026
Five University of South Carolina students earned the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship in 2026. This sets a record for the most Goldwater Scholars at USC in a single year and marks the 34th consecutive year the university has had at least one Goldwater Scholar.
Building more than robots: Athena Shier's leadership at USC
Saws, drill presses and 3D printers line the room, and diagrams and equations fill the whiteboards. It is equal part workshop and classroom, a space where problem-solving and collaboration are constant.
Upcoming event combines engineering and art
The Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing and College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management will co-host the second annual STEMart - Bridging Art and Engineering event on April 2 in the courtyard of the Swearingen Engineering Center.
Aiming for the next generation of advanced materials testing
The complex behavior of advanced materials presents significant challenges, often requiring extensive and costly experimental testing to fully understand their performance.
Inspiring generations of chemical engineering students and professionals
March is Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of women, especially those who were pioneers in their field, like chemical engineering alum Rebecca Coker Thies.
How a graduate IT degree from USC's Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing can expand job possibilities
The online Master of Science in Information Technology program addresses the workforce's need for expertise in IT and digital transformation to work effectively in data and technology centric environments.
Starting strong: The program helping first-generation engineering students find their footing
The college's Summer Start Program was created in 2021 to ease the transition into college for first-generation students. What began as a three-week pilot with two counselors has evolved into a week-long experience shaped by former scholars.
USC alum assumes command of nation's largest naval base
Captain Ray Glenn, a 1999 Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing graduate, assumed command of Naval Station Norfolk, the largest naval base in the United States.
National Engineers Week Student Spotlight: Matthew Yvon
This year's Engineers Week theme is "Transform Your Future," focusing on how engineering shapes opportunities, communities and future innovations.
New electrical engineering faculty member continues extensive renewable energy research
"My ultimate goal has been to mentor students and have my own research group to extend the work I have done in a national lab. I am enjoying my role as mentor and advisor to a younger generation of students, as well as more research collaboration." - Xin Fang
Laying the foundation for triple engineering and science major
From the fifth-ranked high school in the U.S. to the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing and one of the nation's top public honors colleges, junior Soraya Remaili has built a collegiate experience defined by research, rigor and community.
National Engineers Week Student Spotlight: Jillian McNally
This year's Engineers Week theme is "Transform Your Future," focusing on how engineering shapes opportunities, communities and future innovations.