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THINKER External Advisory Board Luncheon

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...

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THINKER Tour of Campbell Center Labs

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.

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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...

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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...

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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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  • Robert Prucka of Clemson University elected fellow of SAE International
    A 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 risk
    Clemson 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.
  • Shunyu Liu’s pioneering work in 3D-printing metals shows promise for supercharging U.S. manufacturing
    By using computer simulations and real-world tests, Shunyu Liu is shaping the future of how industries manufacture and use metal parts while molding the next generation of manufacturing leadership. The post Shunyu Liu’s pioneering work in 3D-printing metals shows promise for supercharging U.S. manufacturing appeared first on Clemson News.
  • New library at CU-ICAR celebrates opening
    Clemson Libraries celebrated the grand opening of its new branch library in the automotive engineering department at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) in Greenville with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, August 30. The post New library at CU-ICAR celebrates opening appeared first on Clemson News.
  • Clemson University students debut autonomous off-road vehicle with far-reaching impact for natural disaster relief
    To expedite the delivery of supplies and to gather real-time data for emergency responders, Clemson University students at the International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) in Greenville, S.C. developed an off-road reconnaissance and relief vehicle that can navigate all on its own. The post Clemson University students debut autonomous off-road vehicle with far-reaching impact for […]
  • Clemson Libraries new CU-ICAR branch wins SAE International competition
    The branch library at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) is less than a year old, but it is already making a difference for automotive engineering students and faculty in Greenville. It has also already won a competition hosted by SAE International. The newest Clemson Libraries branch recently won the SAE Mobilus […]