Featured Faculty: Jon Calhoun

This month, we highlight Dr. Jon Calhoun, an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the director of the Future Technologies in Heterogeneous and Parallel Computing (FTHPC) Laboratory at Clemson University. Dr. Calhoun holds a B.S. in Computer Science & Mathematics from Arkansas State University and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University […]

Featured Faculty: Elías Tzoc

This month, we feature Elías Tzoc, Associate Dean for Teaching, Learning, and Research, Clemson University Libraries. Elias, originally from western Guatemala, came to Clemson from Miami University Libraries in Oxford, Ohio, where he served as department head for Create + Innovate and principal librarian. He earned a bachelor’s in information systems management from Galileo University […]

Featured Faculty: Michael Sehorn

This month, we are featuring Michael Sehorn, Associate Professor in the Department of Genetics and Biochemistry. Michael is a member of The Center for Optical Materials Science and Engineering Technologies (COMSET) and a member of the Eukaryotic Pathogens Innovation Center (EPIC). He is also a Creative Inquiry Faculty Fellow. His research laboratory strives to understand […]

Featured Faculty: Rodrigo Martinez Duarte and Anne Salces y Nedeo

This month, we are featuring two faculty members who are sharing experiences in Europe: Dr. Rodrigo Martinez Duarte and Anne Salces y Nedeo. Together, they represent two different faculty paths of success at Clemson. Rodrigo Martinez Duarte is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty member of the Eukaryotic Pathogens Innovation Center (EPIC), and […]

Meet Your New Faculty Champion

Tom Kealy, Ph.D., has been named Clemson’s first director for faculty awards and honorifics. In this role, Kealy reports to Senior Associate Provost Amy Lawton-Rauh to direct and manage workflows and networks supporting internal and external awards recognizing faculty excellence in teaching, service, scholarly pursuits, and leadership across the University. How does your previous experience […]

Featured Faculty: Dr. Leslie Warlick

This month, we are featuring Dr. Leslie Warlick, a lecturer in the Department of Performing Arts. She holds performance degrees from the North Carolina School of the Arts, the Cleveland Institute of Music, and Florida State University. Dr. Warlick has had the pleasure of studying violin with Elaine Richey, David Updegraff, Donald Weilerstein, and Gary Kosloski. […]

Featured Faculty: Dr. Thao Tran

This month, we are featuring Dr. Thao Tran, assistant professor of chemistry. Tran holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Vietnam National University, earned her Ph.D. at the University of Houston, and completed a postdoctoral visit at the Johns Hopkins University Institute of Quantum Matter. Her current team applies chemical logic and unmatched tunability innate to extended solids […]

Team-based learning, an interview with Dr. Molly Espey

Although the idea of team-based learning (TBL) originated back in the 70s, many faculty members are now recognizing the educational importance of transforming small groups of students into formal teams. The difference between the two being the commitment of the members to advance the learning process beyond individual capabilities and the opportunity to fully take advantage of […]

Reflections on Prof. Kapil Chalil Madathil’s sabbatical experience and advice on designing your next sabbatical

Overview: Prof. Chalil Madathil’s recently took a 6-month sabbatical from his appointment at Clemson. At Clemson, faculty can apply for sabbatical leave every seven years and have the choice between a one semester (fully funded) or two semester fall/spring (partially funded) sabbatical. The sabbatical application can be found here and this page includes the deadlines for […]