May 8, 2018
A Rare Opportunity There are fewer than 300 living Nobel laureates in the world, so the chance of meeting one is very rare. But a Nobel laureate was on campus last month, meeting with faculty and students, answering their questions and sharing knowledge. These are the types of activities and opportunities available at universities that […]
April 15, 2018
To become one of the nation’s premiere research institutions, we must break down silos and work collaboratively – with our peers, with industry and with each other. Solutions to complex global problems require new knowledge created by collaborative, interdisciplinary teams of scientists with unique perspectives and ideas. We are collectively building these teams at Clemson, […]
April 9, 2018
Be ready when opportunity arises Following decades of steady increases, federal R&D funding hit a plateau in 2011 as Congress cut discretionary spending as part of the Budget Control Act. This year, however, Congress and President Trump have discussed a budget deal that would raise the discretionary spending caps by $143 billion in fiscal year […]
March 13, 2018
Exploring new opportunities We have steadily grown our research enterprise the past few years despite a plateau in federal investments in higher education R&D. Collaborations with industry or private foundations may offer alternative opportunities for you to advance your work. The Division of Research can help. This semester, our Office of Industry Contracts – with […]
February 11, 2018
Hit the Ground Running Welcome back! As you all prepare for another successful semester, I want to remind you of ways to engage with the Division of Research to ensure your research advances smoothly, to encourage you to apply for internal funding under the University’s R-Initiatives, and to invite you to join me at the […]
December 9, 2017
Building upon our successes The end of the semester offers a great opportunity to reflect on the progress we’ve made in advancing scientific discovery and scholarship at Clemson University, while taking stock of opportunities that will help us maintain momentum into 2018 and beyond. Several opportunities will be available to you this spring through the […]
December 4, 2017
Create. Collaborate. Impact. This is our motto at the Division of Research. Solutions to complex global problems require new knowledge created by collaborative, interdisciplinary teams of scientists with unique perspectives and ideas. We are building these teams at Clemson. I want to thank everyone who is engaging in collaborative research, seeking new discoveries, and working […]
November 6, 2017
A Year of Historic Events This has been a historic year to remember in many respects for Clemson. In January, our football team won the NCAA Division I Football Championship, a truly remarkable accomplishment. A couple of weeks ago, the total eclipse over Clemson was another historic event; more than 50,000 people shared the eclipse […]
September 5, 2017
Dear Colleagues, A May to remember! May was a very busy month in many respects. First, it was my pleasure to be among the stage members during commencements and the Ph.D. hooding ceremony. I enjoyed every minute of them. Congratulations to all our new graduates and to you as their mentors and educators! Then, we […]
June 15, 2017
Celebrating CAREERs and postdocs Spring has come early to Clemson’s beautiful campus. The color is returning after the mild winter drained it briefly. The gingko trees are unfurling their fresh, chartreuse leaves; yellow dandelions are poking through the grass and at the Musser Fruit Research Center the rolling hills are bathed in the light pink […]
