A diverse group of speakers is scheduled to present during the 2026 Clemson University ENT/PES Spring Seminar Series.
College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
Clemson turfgrass students shine at Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Conference
The Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Conference once again brought together turfgrass managers, industry professionals and students for a week of education, networking and competition. Held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the annual event focused on modern challenges facing the turfgrass industry, offering strategies and insights from leading experts. A team of four Clemson University turfgrass […]
Sachin Rustgi receives 2025 Randall M. LaCross Distinguished Research Leadership Award
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) presented the 2025 Randall M. LaCross Distinguished Research Leadership Award to Sachin Rustgi, associate professor of molecular breeding at the Clemson University Pee Dee Research and Education Center during GSSM’s 37th Annual Research Colloquium on Nov. 21. Rutsgi also serves as a faculty scholar at […]
Creative Inquiry feature: alligator diet and microplastics
This Creative Inquiry focuses on analyzing the diet contents of the American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) to understand how different contaminants, such as microplastics and PFAS, impact aquatic systems and the animals that rely on them. During their semesterly trip, students gain field experience and practice safe capture and handling skills, pit tagging, scute clipping, gastric […]
Clemson soil specialist seeks farmer input to shape future research priorities
After three years of groundbreaking research that reveals how South Carolina farmers can significantly reduce fertilizer costs through conservation practices, Clemson University Extension Soil Fertility Specialist Bhupinder Farmaha is turning to the state’s agricultural community to help set research priorities for the coming years. Farmaha is planning soil fertility research and Extension programming across South […]
Clemson students continue cookbook tradition to fight ‘hidden hunger’
Clemson University students are carrying forward the mission of the Tiger Gardens: Pulse Cookbook, adding new recipes and fresh perspectives to help combat the global issue of “hidden hunger.” Hidden hunger—nutrient deficiencies that can affect people even when food is plentiful—remains a challenge worldwide. To address this, students in Clemson’s Pulse Quality and Nutritional Breeding […]
Creative inquiry feature: box turtle ecology
The Box Turtle Ecology Creative Inquiry focuses on understanding turtle behavior across various habitat types and explores a novel method for tracking turtle movements in urban neighborhoods. Supervised by Dr. Kyle Barrett and led by master’s student Hannah Meredith, this CI gives undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in real-world research that bridges ecology, technology, […]
Clemson students dig into container gardening in HORT 1010 class
Students in Clemson University’s HORT 1010, Introduction to Horticulture class, are learning from various professors and staff how they can apply their horticulture knowledge in the real world.
Celebrating excellence: students and staff recognized by the South Carolina Chapter of The Wildlife Society
The South Carolina Chapter of The Wildlife Society held its annual meeting on October 21, celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of students and faculty within the Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation (FEC). Several members of our community were honored for their dedication, leadership, and contributions to the field of wildlife management. Lauren Lusk, a Wildlife […]
Learning from the field: electrofishing in the Clemson University Forest
Last month, Dr. Brandon Peoples and his WFB 4770 class took their learning beyond the classroom and into the Clemson Experimental Forest for a hands-on electrofishing field trip. Using specialized backpack units, students generated a mild electrical current that temporarily stuns fish without causing harm, allowing for safe and efficient collection. Working together, the class […]
