CEC seniors to be recognized on Awards Day
CEC students will be recognized for their outstanding achievements at the USC Awards Day ceremony on Thursday, April 18.
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Harik receives prestigious award from SC Academy of Sciences
For his passion and dedication to introducing and highlighting scientific topics to various audiences throughout South Carolina, Ramy Harik was named winner of the 2024 Governor's Award for Excellence in Scientific Awareness.
In Memoriam: John Monnier, Ph.D.
The CEC was saddened to learn of the death of Chemical Engineering Professor and National Academy of Engineering member John Monnier.
CEC honors distinguished alumni
The CEC took time to recognize distinguished alumni and thank donors at the Alumni Awards and Benefactor Dinner at the Pastides Alumni Center.
USC team selected for NSF project to address equitable water solutions
A team led by CEC faculty was one of 15 multidisciplinary teams selected for phase one of a $9.8 million National Science Foundation program, which aims to develop innovative technologies and solutions to improve U.S. freshwater systems.
Bringing decades of IT experience to the classroom
Throughout his career, IIT Instructor Patrick Wright has taught students aged 18 to 70 in professional environments, continuing education classes and a university setting. His greatest satisfaction is not in the teaching, but what happens after they leave the classroom.
CEC establishes legacy society after beloved professor and his wife
The CEC is excited to announce the establishment of the Dr. Joseph and Geneva Gibbons Legacy Society, which will not only celebrate the Gibbons' impact but also serve as a testament to the power of philanthropy in transforming educational landscapes.
Engineering Alumnus Aaron LaBerge creates magic, connection at Disney
An experimental project led by a team of USC engineering researchers could lead to a more efficient process for converting landfill gases into cleaner fuel — and simultaneously deal with a silicone-based compound called siloxane that has become problematic for landfills.
Zand pursues a passion for research
Assistant Professor Ramtin Zand considered a career in academia because he was familiar with industry and wanted to innovate and have more freedom to work on projects.
Downey receives prestigious award from SC Academy of Sciences
For his contributions to science, Austin Downey was named the winner of the 2024 Governor's Young Scientist Award for Excellence in Scientific Research.
McNair Center to host Symposium on Automated Composites Manufacturing
Top researchers in the field of composites will be in Columbia for the sixth annual International Symposium on Automated Composites Manufacturing from March 4-8.
Cleaning Up
An experimental project led by a team of USC engineering researchers could lead to a more efficient process for converting landfill gases into cleaner fuel — and simultaneously deal with a silicone-based compound called siloxane that has become problematic for landfills.
Full steam ahead
Engineering teams notch progress in first year of alternative fuel research for Navy.
From Student to Mentor
Despite being part of an underrepresented group in her field, Instructor Rasha Karakchi's message to aspiring female engineers is one of empowerment: to challenge themselves, pursue their passions, and realize their full potential.
New center to focus on credibility assessment research and projects
The College of Engineering and Computing is now home to a new center that will focus on high-tech, non-invasive technology for polygraphs and credibility assessment.
Staying on track for improved rail safety
Ph.D. candidate Brennan Gedney is targeting a critical problem in railway infrastructure maintenance: inefficient or rushed manual inspections that often miss small types of damage. He recently received a scholarship and award to help supplement his work.
CEC graduate makes her mark as UCOR's first female chief engineer
Christie Sudduth was recently named chief engineer for United Cleanup Oak Ridge, the lead contractor for U.S. Department of Energy nuclear waste cleanup efforts. She is the first female to occupy the position.
Lowering costs and improving efficiency for battery storage
To better understand an emerging technology, several CEC professors are leading research into developing high fidelity digital models for large scale energy storage batteries.
In Memoriam: Wilfred Kenneth Humphries, Ph.D.
The CEC was saddened to learn of the death of USC alum and Dean Emeritus and Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Emeritus Wilfred Kenneth Humphries.
Teaching, motivating and helping shape students' future
Acting as a bridge between students, faculty and resources, Silke Henrich helps students navigate challenges in and outside the classroom.
A co-opportunity for real-world experiences
Most students try to avoid delaying their graduation, but for chemical engineering junior Sean Budke, trading an extra year of studies for a cooperative education program (co-op) was too good to pass up.
CEC to lead new Institute for Extreme Semiconductor Chips
As the materials used for semiconductor chips technology have evolved, the College of Engineering and Computing is overseeing a new institute tasked with conducting pioneering interdisciplinary research into next generation extreme semiconductor chips.
USC's key contribution for developing more flexible and cost-effective nuclear technology
The Department of Energy is currently funding research in the College of Engineering and Computing's General Atomics Center to provide critical information that companies' and their suppliers need to bring their molten salt reactor designs to market.
Lee plans waste heat conversion research for NSF CAREER Award
As climate change concerns continue to rise, the efficient recycling of waste heat is an urgent scientific challenge. Mechanical Engineering Assistant Professor Dongkyu Lee's upcoming research will focus on a conversion process, which aims to transform waste heat into useable electric power for clean and sustainable energy.
Small and mobile - new watchwords for nuclear power
There’s plenty of activity afoot on the design front for next-generation nuclear power, says Travis Knight, a mechanical engineering professor and program director of nuclear engineering at the University of South Carolina. The key to understanding the new frontier of nuclear power is simple, he says — think small.
2023 Year in Review
It has been another successful calendar year with innovative research, student success and recognition, and alumni achievements. Take a look back at some of the research, awards and events throughout 2023.