Clemson Bioengineering

In his medical-school gap year, Preston Walker takes on the M.Eng.

Headed for medical school, Preston Walker provides photos that document an enviable ability to manage time. Editor Why did you choose the Master of Engineering? My answer to this question is different from most who choose to get a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.). Prior to enrolling and throughout Clemson University’s Master of Biomedical Engineering program, I […]

The thing I enjoy the most about the MEng Program is its structure: Grace White

Initially, I chose the Master of Engineering program as a way to delay graduation by another year.  To put it simply, I was not ready for the real world. Before I decided to fully commit, I met with Dr. Jeremy Mercuri, the creator of the program, in the spring of my junior year. He explained […]

Deciding Which Kind of Engineer to Be: Austin Hensley Shares his Process

What made you choose the Master’s of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering? One of the most enticing aspects of the MEng program for me was its length: two semesters at 15 credit hours per semester to earn a whole degree is an incredible deal. That in itself made the MEng seem like a great way to […]

The Story of Ryan A. Borem, M.S. U.S. Army Combat Veteran; NSF Graduate Research Fellow; Ph.D. Candidate/Lab Manager, Laboratory of Orthopaedic Tissue Regeneration & Orthobiologics OrthO-X

We are an award-winning department with much to be thankful for, and not a few of us would include Ryan Borem, whose generosity is an example to all. Jenny Bourne, editor How did you choose Clemson? My family moved to the Clemson area from Los Angeles, CA, before I graduated from high school. However, when […]

A TALE OF PANDAS, STEM CELLS, PROBLEM-SOLVING AND MEDICINE: IRENE CHENG’S BOREN FELLOWSHIP

I chose to study bioengineering because I really appreciated the hands-on aspect of this field. From conducting lab work, tinkering with electrical components, and working on my problem-solving capabilities, bioengineering challenges me everyday, which I love! I worked under Dr. Nagatomi and as an undergrad, I studied the effect of a 3D environment and ECM […]

FROM HIGH SCHOOL WELDING TO TISSUE ENGINEERING: THE JOURNEY JOSH WALTERS TOOK

Josh Walters, a student of Dr. Jeremy Mercuri, has been selected for a Graduate Research Assistantship by the South Carolina Space Grant Consortium. Josh will be investigating the effects of prolonged spaceflight on intervertebral disc health using an explant culture model. My interest in STEM originated from the occupational training I received during my high […]

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

The NSF awarded a GRFP, among the most coveted of fellowships, to Aniqa Chowdhury, a student of Dr. Delphine Dean. The NSF awarded Timothy Samec, a student of Dr. Angela Alexander-Bryant, an Honorable Mention. Editor   I feel very honored to have been selected to receive the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship to continue my graduate studies […]

Sarah Rowlinson Named Outstanding Graduate Student in Service to Women

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Graduate student Sarah Rowlinson was recognized by Clemson’s President’s Commission on the Status of Women  for professional achievement, service as a role model within and outside the university, performance in “unique” circumstances of merit, and efforts to promote the status of women.

Student IP Attracts Global Interest

For 80% of the world’s diabetics, the diagnosis means debilitation and premature death. Having attracted private investment, Kayla Gainey co-founded Accessible Diagnostics, which will market award-winning technology developed through Creative Inquiry to the world. For her abstract, “Glucosense: a Low-Cost Glucometer System for Resource-Poor Settings,” Kayla, a student of Dr. Delphine Dean, was recognized at […]