It’s that time of year again — graduation. Clemson graduation has always been a time to celebrate the accomplishments our students have made and to anticipate the new heights they will reach in the future, and this year is no exception as the graduating class of 2013 is showing more potential than ever. But until then, here are the stories of five remarkable Tigers.
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Clemson’s Class of 2013 grads are ready to turn their passions into careers
Monday, May 6th, 2013The silence begins on Saturday night
Wednesday, April 17th, 2013What do 240 headphones, glow sticks and the Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity have in common? Clemson’s first silent rave! The rave-themed dance party is called “silent” because the music plays through individual headphones given to partygoers.
Creative Inquiry offers invaluable opportunities for faculty and students
Monday, March 18th, 2013Clemson University’s undergraduate research program — called Creative Inquiry — is paving the way for unique opportunities for engaged learning and research by challenging the creative minds of faculty and students.
Future Power Grids Inspired by the Human Brain
Friday, March 15th, 2013The unmatched ability of the human brain to process and make sense of large amounts of complex data has caught the attention of engineers working in the field of control systems. Lead by Clemson University professor Kumar Venayagamoorthy, a team of neuroscientists and engineers is using neurons grown in a dish to control simulated power grids.
We know Pierre’s name, now let’s get to know him
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013Have you ever had a Pierre Tong sighting? Maybe you were behind him in line in the bookstore or snapped a photo of him eating a sandwich without him knowing. How did one student out of thousands become so well known on campus in such a short period of time? Well, even Pierre doesn’t know the answer to that question.
Making the move from disposable medical devices to reusable
Monday, March 4th, 2013As part of the the Medical Device Recycling and Reprocessing Certificate Program, Clemson students work specifically with the recycling and reprocessing of surgical instruments.
Going for the gold: Clemson’s Brian Dean uses computing to create champions
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013Clemson professor Brian Dean is passionate about high school computer science education, and contends that it is an area that is lacking in programs. It requires development beyond standard courses.
Top stories from The Echo in 2012
Monday, January 14th, 2013Let’s take a look back at 2012 and see what you read the most in The Echo and on the Clemson Alumni Homepage, plus, which alumni profile stories you found most intriguing.
Clemson’s Own Monster Garage
Monday, August 27th, 2012[TITLE][SHARE] By Nancy Spitler Clemson World If you go to the website for Clemson’s Machining and Technical Services, you can read about the many capabilities of this department in the College of Engineering and Sciences. Seven bullet points list everything from drafting and machining to plastic fabrication and welding. They might consider trimming that page [...]
The youngest man to complete the Florida Double Iron Triathlon just happens to be a Clemson Tiger
Monday, June 18th, 2012When Clemson University junior Ben Murphy bought a bike two years ago, he started thinking about triathlons and then ultra marathons. Shortly after, he began training and by spring 2012, he had broken a record. The 20-year-old became the youngest person to complete the Double Ironman race. He crossed the finish line of this demanding and exhausting competition wearing his tiger-striped Clemson uniform.