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THINKER Special Project Teams Give Final Presentations
On April 29, 2022, the two THINKER project teams gave presentations to Clemson and Greenville Technical College leaders. These presentations included lab demonstrations of the final project prototypes and one team also presented to industry partner, Magna. This was...
THINKER External Advisory Board Luncheon
On April 22, 2022, THINKER students (including the Greenville Technical College participants) and the THINKER External Advisory Board members came together for a “Getting to Know You” luncheon at One Research Drive, 4th floor atrium. This marked the first time in two...
THINKER Tour of Campbell Center Labs
The Spring 2022 THINKER cohort, including both Clemson University and Greenville Tech students, toured the Campbell Center labs on Friday, February 18, 2022. This tour included visiting both ORD and Deep Orange facilities.
THINKER Capstone Course Students Present Projects
The Spring 2021 THINKER Capstone course students presented their final project demonstrations in April 2021 to faculty and staff at Clemson University, Greenville Technical College, and Bosch Rexroth Corporation. The project teams,...
THINKER’s Very Own Dr. Laine Mears Highlighted for Contributions as Named Professor
2020 Future of Jobs Report | World Economic Forum
The latest Future of Jobs report by the World Economic Forum is out and highlights automation, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and big data as key drivers of industry throughout the global economy. These findings along with a wealth of additional information...
Dr. Laine Mears Discusses Academia’s Role in the Future of Advanced Manufacturing
Dr. Laine Mears Discusses the State of Modern Manufacturing and the Challenges Programs like THINKER Will Help Overcome
Dr. Laine Mears Provides World Leading Expertise on Smart Manufacturing
https://www.rebellionresearch.com/blog/intelligent-manufacturing-expert-professor-dr-laine-mears-clemson-s-chair THINKER PI Dr. Laine Mears was recently hosted by Rebellion Research CEO Alexander Fleiss to provide world leading expertise and insight on a range of...
Work Continues on Spring 2020 THINKER Projects
THINKER students are continuing work on two projects this semester: one focusing on an IoT implementation, and another developing sensors for verifying component connections in automotive assembly. Students in the THINKER program have the ability to collaborate with...
Ratan Tata’s Visit Inspires Students
Tata, the world-renowned industrialist, innovator, visionary and philanthropist, visited the Clemson campus to participate in President James P. Clements’ inaugural Global Leaders Forum. Several Tata Fellows had a chance to personally thank him and join other students in seeking his perspective on global impact, philanthropy, and business.
THINKER Team Get-Together
November 25th – THINKER Team get-together at Your Pie in Clemson. Faculty and students took a much-needed respite to enjoy great pizza and catch up on the latest THINKER news.
Present (right to left) were Mary Beth Kurz, Laine Mears, Josh Summers, Chelsea Spence, Brian Davenport, Chris Flathmann, Beau Schelble, Nate McNeese, and Debi Switzer.
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- Six Clemson students and alumnus awarded prestigious graduate research fellowshipsFive Clemson University students and one recent alumnus were recently recognized with the country’s most prestigious STEM-focused graduate research fellowship, awarded annually through the National Science Foundation (NSF). Three students also received Honorable mentions. The post Six Clemson students and alumnus awarded prestigious graduate research fellowships appeared first on Clemson News.
- Joint Army-Clemson University VIPR-GS Research Center annual review sharpens focus on digital engineering and industry partnerships for the nationThe event was part of an annual review of the VIPR-GS Research Center, a partnership between Clemson and the DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center that is now in its fifth year. The post Joint Army-Clemson University VIPR-GS Research Center annual review sharpens focus on digital engineering and industry partnerships for the nation appeared first on […]
- Atul Kelkar accepts position as dean at Binghamton UniversityAtul Kelkar said he plans to remain at Clemson through the spring semester and into the summer and help to assure a smooth transition to new leadership in mechanical engineering. The post Atul Kelkar accepts position as dean at Binghamton University appeared first on Clemson News.
- Department of Automotive Engineering set to confer its 1,000th degreeIn August 2009, as the inaugural nine graduates of the Department of Automotive Engineering crossed the commencement stage, few could have envisioned the remarkable trajectory that lay ahead. Fast forward less than 15 years, and the department is on the […] The post Department of Automotive Engineering set to confer its 1,000th degree appeared first […]
- Robert Prucka of Clemson University elected fellow of SAE InternationalA Clemson University professor who is internationally renowned for mentoring automotive engineering students and for his scholarship in advanced engine control has earned one of his profession’s highest honors. Robert Prucka, the Alan Kulwicki Professor of Motorsports Engineering, is among […] The post Robert Prucka of Clemson University elected fellow of SAE International appeared first […]
- Lithium-ion battery fires are a growing public safety concern − here’s how to reduce the riskClemson scientists who study energy generation, storage and conversion, and automotive engineering have a strong interest in the development of batteries that are energy-dense and safe. The post Lithium-ion battery fires are a growing public safety concern − here’s how to reduce the risk appeared first on Clemson News.