Growth in the number of African Americans, Hispanics and women graduating with degrees from Clemson University’s College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences is raising hopes that decades of effort is starting to chip away at one of STEM’s toughest challenges. African Americans, Hispanics and women have…
Recently, I visited my family doctor for my annual physical. We covered the normal, routine small talk, reviewed the results of my lab work, and overall, I was given a clean bill of health. I have been dealing with some annoying chronic issues for years. Each annual…
Before the digital revolution and Industry 4.0, it was emphasized that engagement in problem solving increased when associates tracked data and followed trends by hand. This tactile engagement helped associates to see problems and their root causes more readily. This eventually led them to become more creative…
Perhaps you have always dreamt of being your own boss. Maybe there is an entrepreneurial spirit buried deep down inside of you and you want to take the plunge into starting your own company. Or maybe you already made the jump and started a business from scratch,…
Can you believe that the first month of 2021 is behind us? In the blink of an eye, January 2021 is gone! I will admit that I could not wait for 2020 to end and 2021 to begin. After months of dealing with the pandemic, business uncertainty,…
Clemson University Ph.D. student Yasir Mahmood has taken courses in mathematical physics and experimental microscopy. He has developed computer simulations that help researchers theorize how nano-scale metal grains grow under high temperatures. It was a year of hard work that is about to pay off. Mahmood plans…
Wearing orange-tinted safety glasses, Dr. Xin Zhao parted some plastic sheeting and stepped out of a darkened Clemson University clean room, followed by his Ph.D. student, Kewei Li. Li went to a computer with a purple Tiger paw on the screen and asked, “Ready?” “OK, let’s go,”…
Join FocalPoint Coaches Jerry Pilewski and Mike Ungar for their next Business Advantage free webinar on February 23rd from Noon to 1 PM. Why are some companies able to sustain their progress? It is because of their Lean Culture. Why is Toyota so successful? It is a…
SCMFG’s feature “Spools & Widgets” is proud to present the artwork of Edith McBee Hardaway. She captures our state’s textile past with a unique style and technique that we are proud to showcase in this gallery. If you wish to learn more about Edith and her work, contact her today. Edith McBee Hardawaybehardaway@gmail.com864 567-1619
Patrick Carrington said that the capstone project he did to complete his Clemson University master’s degree helped open new opportunities for him at his job with electric-bus manufacturer Proterra. “It got me noticed, said Carrington, now a launch manager at the company. “The capstone project I did…