Scholarship honors computer science alum Tao Gao
When Ling Gao, Ph.D., speaks about her son, Tao, her voice carries both pride and tenderness.
Thies inspired the next generation 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.
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.
Undergraduate student uses NASA grant to pursue research passions
Students may discover a passion for research during their undergraduate years. But few enter higher education knowing that research will be a significant part of their collegiate experiences and beyond.
Industrial engineering program debuts with hands-on campus project
The University of South Carolina's undergraduate program in industrial engineering is only in its first year, but students are already applying core engineering principles to real operations on campus.
Ritter reflects on three decades of teaching and research
Carolina Distinguished Professor Jim Ritter's contributions to the Department of Chemical Engineering are many, as evidenced by his lasting relationships with students, more than 170 peer-reviewed journal articles and eight U.S. patents.
College to host leaders from advanced nuclear company Antares
The purpose of the seminar is to share Antares focus, goals, and missions with students and faculty.
Engineering students seek support for SAE Formula Competition
Members of the USC chapter of the Society of the Automotive Engineers (SAE) are preparing for the 2027 SAE Formula Competition, a hands-on experience designed to prepare aspiring automotive engineers for careers in the field.
Split wire: How the military and engineering led to a cyber career
Alum Greg Beckwith knows how to balance school, work and family life. His journey to an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering was unconventional, but it provided him with the skills he uses today at Michelin.
Engineering researchers are studying next-generation materials to improve SC infrastructure
Fabio Matta’s next-generation building materials include fiber-reinforced plastic bars — essentially, glass fibers immersed in a strong polymeric resin. They are stronger than steel, don’t corrode and are lighter than traditional materials — all qualities that make them ideal for bridge and infrastructure rehabilitation.
Zhou aims to unlock the secret of strong, yet ductile metals
For centuries, the "paradox of strength and ductility" has challenged material scientists: making a metal stronger typically makes it brittle and prone to fracture.
TEDxCongaree Vista set for March 14
A group of University of South Carolina students has planned and organized TEDxCongaree Vista, featuring speakers whose topics are likely to spark conversation and inspire action.
Shaping a legacy in basketball and engineering
Freshman women's basketball student-athlete and mechanical engineering major Ayla McDowell sees everything from chemistry homework and scouting reports to defensive reads and early morning workouts as part of a larger, interconnected challenge.
Imran's work helps provide sufficient warning and preparation for extreme flooding
"When an extreme flooding event happens, my collaborators, students and I have the capacity to do forensic analysis to see how and what went wrong."- Jasim Imran
DeBacker named one of six AIAA Faculty Advisor Award recipients
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Assistant Professor Wout De Backer was selected as one of six recipients of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Faculty Advisor Award.
Nuclear Summit brings together government and business leaders
As South Carolina emerges as a global leader in nuclear energy, federal and statewide elected officials, and industry leaders joined more than 350 attendees at Colonial Life Arena for the 2nd Annual SC Nuclear Summit.
Engineering professor named National Academy of Inventors fellow
Biomedical engineering professor Ehsan Jabbarzadeh became the University of South Carolina's fourth National Academy of Inventors fellow.
Engineering prof named university's third-ever National Academy of Inventors fellow
Electrical engineering professor Guoan Wang got his first U.S. patent while in graduate school and now has more than 60 patents and more than 50 additional patents pending. He was elected to the National Academy of Inventors’ 2024 Class of Fellows, the highest professional distinction awarded to inventors.
A comprehensive facility for obtaining ground truth and contactless sensing
Ground truth collection through contactless sensors was one of the motivations for a device housed at the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing that has broad applications and is being utilized by University of South Carolina researchers.
Scout Motors executive shares industry insights in new course
This semester, a small group of mostly Ph.D. students are learning the fundamentals of systems engineering in a class taught by a company executive with more than 30 years' experience in the automotive industry.
CIBI leads through battery research and technological development
Founded in 2024, the Carolina Institute for Battery Innovation's core pillars of research, education, outreach and manufacturing drives technological advancements, cultivates a skilled workforce, and supports South Carolina's economic development.