Tag: College of Science

Barbara Ramirez, Faculty, College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences (CECAS)

“Barbara comes into work each day waiting to encourage and assist faculty, staff and students on proposals, dissertations, ABET reports, articles for publications, help graduate students on personal statements to grad schools, government grants and a plethora of other things. She is above and beyond, but for her, “it’s just fun.” She is amazing and needs to be celebrated.” – Tracy Dodson, Administrative Coordinator

Ken Marcus, Robert Adger Bowen Professor of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry

“Ken has been a remarkable mentor to junior faculty in the Department of Chemistry over the last several years. His leadership and mentoring have directly resulted in sustained excellence by assistant professors, evidenced by numerous major NIH and NSF awards.” – Anonymous

Dave Lee (Assistant Vice President, CECAS Promotion) and Tim Crain (Director of Design, CECAS Promotion)

“Dave Lee and Tim Crain helped the Department of Mechanical Engineering upgrade the innovation lab space. The improvements will help enhance the ME brand to people who visit and use the space. We appreciate Dave and Tim working with Dr. Todd Schweisinger to promote the department. The new space looks amazing! Students, faculty and visitors will love it!” – Anonymous

Bennie Brundidge, Director of Talent Management, Advancement

“Bennie embodies the Clemson spirit in everything he does. His impact across our department is felt in the way he interacts with others and provides support in any challenges team members are facing. We are so lucky to have him in Advancement!” – Anonymous

Lisa Arslaner, Conservation Scientist/Chemist, Conservation Center

“Lisa always goes above and beyond to help anyone and always ensures the lab is functional and well-maintained. She far exceeds expectations and always does so with a smile. We are extremely lucky.” – Anonymous

Elizabeth Brown, Post Award Accountant, Dean’s Office (College of Science)

“Elizabeth is committed to helping out everyone she can, whenever she can. She is an invaluable asset to the team and the professors she supports.” – Anonymous

Michelle Newman, Receiving Triage Leader, Veterinary Diagnostic Center

“Michelle has been the driving force in the successful transition to new laboratory software. She has spent unequivocal time and effort to ensure all lab sections were programmed properly. Thank you Michelle!” – Anonymous

Trish Robinson, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life

“Trish provides leadership that calls us to always be improving and growing. She promotes a healthy work environment of respect, balance and teamwork.” – Fraternity and Sorority Life Team

Dionne Holt, Associate Director for Personnel Operations and Engagement/Student Affairs Business Operations

“I wanted to take a moment to recognize and thank Dionne for the outstanding support you consistently provide to our team and the Division of Student Affairs. Your responsiveness, attention to detail, and commitment to ensuring our personnel operations run smoothly do not go unnoticed. You play a key role in fostering a positive and efficient work environment, and your efforts truly make a difference in how we serve our campus community. I appreciate all that you do and am grateful to work alongside you. Warm regards.” – Patrice Cleveland, Administrative Coordinator for OCES and SABO

Melissa Fuentes, Curator II, Biological Sciences

“Melissa led an incredibly engaging and educational tour of the Bob and Betsy Campbell Museum. Her knowledge and passion really stood out. She brought so much depth to the experience and highlighted how much this museum has to offer.” – Skylar Powell, Accountant, Bioengineering

Katherine Moxley, Post Award Financial Manager, College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences

“Katherine is so good at her job that I don’t even need to think about my grants! She is trustworthy, communicative, and so easy to work with!” – Anonymous

Gregory Batt, Professor, Food, Nutrition and Packaging Sciences

“Greg is excellent at interfacing between the challenges the industry faces, applying his research to address those challenges, and bringing these real-world examples to the classroom.” – Anonymous

Serenity Wolf, Assistant Director of Recruitment and Retention, College of Science Dean’s Office

“Serenity consistently goes above and beyond in supporting student recruitment, engagement, and retention efforts in the College of Science. Her attention to detail, initiative, and genuine care for students make a meaningful impact on our team’s success and the experiences of those we serve, and I am incredibly grateful to have her as my first and outstanding team hire!” – Sharetta Wynn, Director of Recruitment and Retention, College of Science Dean’s Office

Kelly Coffin, Student Services Coordinator, Forestry and Environmental Conservation

“Kelly provides amazing mentorship and guidance to over 200 students every semester, and she is helping the department launch its first student advisory board. Her focus on student success and engagement is helping us deliver the No. 1 student experience!” – Kyle Barrett, Interim Chair, Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation

Peyton Bade-Snead, Assistant Director of Events, Department of Visits, Events and Orientation

“Peyton successfully spearheaded and executed the second year of Tigertown Takeover, our large-scale accepted student day, hosting 1,000 students. While campus partners across the University supported the event, it would not have been possible without Peyton’s leadership, adaptability, and vision.” – Anonymous

Cheryl Ingram-Smith, Associate Professor, Genetics and Biochemistry

“Cheryl Ingram-Smith genuinely cares about people, and she is wonderful to work with. She has a gift for bringing light into moments that can sometimes feel stressful or dim. Her thoughtfulness, support, and optimistic spirit have an impact on those she interacts with. I personally feel blessed to work in her department and I hope this reciprocates some of that back to her. Cheryl, if you are reading this, please know how special you are to our community! Thank you for being you.” – Anonymous

Anna Grace Araiza, Language and International Business (LAIB) Advisor, Student Services

“Anna Grace consistently demonstrates exceptional diligence as the LAIB advisor, going above and beyond to support her students with thoughtful guidance and a genuine commitment to their success. Her proactive approach, attention to detail, and unwavering dedication make a lasting impact on both her advisees and the broader College of Arts and Humanities community.” – Daja Daniels, Recruitment and Career Specialist, Student Services

Derek Antos, The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business, CCIT

“Derek is always responsive and knowledgeable! He is always there when unexpected tech issues arise and goes above and beyond to support our students, faculty and staff. We are so fortunate to have Derek’s patience and talent in The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business!” – Anonymous

Carson Watts, Academic Advisor, MBA program

“Carson leads with genuine kindness and a willingness to always go the extra mile, making a real difference for our students and our team every day. When we needed her most, Carson stepped up to take on over 200 additional students and handled it all with positivity, grace, and a smile that never faded.” – Anonymous

Victoria Davich, Grants Coordinator I, Grants and Contracts Administration

“Victoria Davich and her Grants Transactional Services team deserve recognition for their outstanding support. Victoria has played a key role in streamlining contract modification processes, and her professionalism—along with her team’s efforts—has been invaluable in advancing our research and supporting Clemson Elevate; she is a pleasure to work with, even on complex projects.” – Anonymous

Nidhi Verma, Business Communications/Technology Specialist, Office of eRA

“Nidhi’s responsiveness, technical expertise, calm demeanor, and professionalism during our website project have been outstanding. We are fortunate to work alongside Nidhi in this process. Thank you, Nidhi!” – Diana Thrasher, Associate Director, Office of Sponsored Programs

Sarah Reeves, Financial Business Manager, Finance and Operations

“Sarah is always great to work with and it there to help even if a task may seem too difficult. She will step up and lend a hand while also being sure everything is done properly. With how busy this year has been, she’s been a great help.” – Anonymous

Shay Vinson, Student Services Coordinator, Richard A. McMahan School of Architecture

“Shay is one of those rare people who makes everyone around her feel a little more supported, a lot more seen, and incredibly cared for. Her heart for student, faculty, and staff wellness and mental health shows up in the small, everyday moments. Whether checking in after a tough studio week, sharing encouragement when it is needed most, or highlighting the achievements of her colleagues, Shay always makes the School of Architecture feel like home.” – Anonymous

Xiao Yang, Manager, Department of Plant Industry Laboratories

“Dr. Yang does a great job managing his many labs. He is a wonderful supervisor and has really grown into his role. He supports his employees and students to help them grow by creating a respectful and fun environment.” – Anonymous

Barbara Bass, Director of Research Support Services, College of Science

“Barbara finds answers to tough questions…and often makes me laugh, even when the news is bad!” – Anonymous

Kristie Marr, Project Manager, Clemson University Learning Institute

“Kristie leads with kindness, solves problems with creativity, and keeps everything organized along the way. She notices what people need and is always willing to speak up on behalf of others. Kristie leads with integrity, and her commitment to excellence and passion for serving others shine through in everything she does. Her innovative thinking and willingness to troubleshoot challenges are truly an asset. It is truly a joy working with her.” – Cathy Moore, Director of Training, ThinkShops – Clemson University Learning Institute

John Hannon, Founding Director, Brook T. Smith Launchpad

“Dr. Hannon’s vision and implementation for connecting faculty, staff and students with alumni and the greater Clemson community is unprecedented. He cares about our students and their future post Clemson. He serves as a mentor to many, including his own staff.” – Kimberly Stokes Morgan, Executive Operations Specialist, Clemson Athletic Ventures

Olivia Boice, Lecturer, School of Nursing

“Olivia has done an incredible job moving our nursing fundamentals lab manual online and updating the nursing skills checkoffs to a new format this semester. It has been a smooth and efficient transition; thank you, Olivia!” – Andrea O’Dell, Lecturer, School of Nursing

Caleb McGill, Assistant Director, Global Engagement, College of Science

“Caleb works diligently to inform, plan, and provide global engagement experiences to students in the College of Science. He sees students back-to-back most days, and his role positively impacts Clemson Elevate directly.” – Serenity Wolf, Assistant Director, Recruitment & Retention – College of Science

Cari Latimer, Call Center Director, OROD – Clemson University Learning Institute

“Cari is incredible. Her impact is felt daily. Her work ethic is unmatched, and everything she produces is thoughtful, thorough, and truly top-notch. Beyond her talent, she leads with heart. She is empathetic, supportive, reliable and deeply trustworthy. She embodies servant leadership in the truest sense by consistently putting others first while holding herself to the highest standards. Working alongside her is both an honor and a joy.” – Cathy Moore, Director of Training, ThinkShops – Clemson University Learning Institute

Joni Adams, Curriculum and Training Specialist, ThinkShops – Clemson University Learning Institute

“Joni is amazing. Her excellence shows up in both big-picture thinking and day-to-day impact. Her work ethic is exceptional, and the quality of her work consistently elevates our program. She develops new processes that improve efficiency and is gifted at anticipating challenges before they arise and preparing thoughtful solutions. She is selfless by nature and is always willing to step in, support others, and do what is best for the whole. Getting to work alongside Joni is truly a delight.” – Cathy Moore, Director of Training, ThinkShops – Clemson University Learning Institute

Lori Frager, Director, Research Data Analytics – Office of eRA

“Lori needed a Doctoral Dissertation template created in DocuSign, for which I am the Engineer. She was a pleasure to work with, as she quickly responded to questions and requests for information, and tested and approved the design. Thanks, Lori, for making this collaboration easy!” – Denise Boyter, Workflow Engineer, CCIT

Ashley Jones, Director of Photographic Services, Marketing and Communications

“Met her doing faculty and staff headshots and had a wonderful experience. She took the time to make sure the photos looked great. She was professional and the process went smoothly.” – Anonymous

CECAS Professional Development and Retreat Committee (Stephanie Evans, Taylor Rosenberger, Madison Carter, Sarah Pruitt, John-Austin Wyatt, Dana Simpson)

“This team has done an incredible job of planning, developing, and deploying the 2026 CECAS Graduate Student Services retreat! On top of their actual jobs of advisors, directors, and coordinators, they spent months meeting, brainstorming, surveying, gathering presenters, and demoing presentations (some of which they even did themselves!) all in order to give CECAS Student Services staff a day to come together, team build, and learn skills in software and programs that will assist them in their jobs. They did all of this while navigating budget guidance and still delivered the most comprehensive retreat yet!” – Jeremiah Farmer, Director of Graduate Student Services, College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences

Stephen Peele, Jennifer Van Dyken; Registration Coordinators for MATH and STAT, Mathematical Sciences

“The Mathematics Registration Coordinators consistently go above and beyond in assisting students and advisors. Their high-quality service deserves recognition!” – Joe Wilson, Program Manager, Exploratory Studies Advising

Amanda Duncan and CAFLS Post Award Team

“The CAFLS Post Award Team has consistently delivered excellence and professionalism, even through a changing landscape and ongoing uncertainty around federal grants. Their steady support of faculty, unwavering service, and attention to detail have provided confidence and stability.” – Anonymous

Marjorie Campbell and Debbie Gravely, CCIT Internal Operations

“Shout out to Marjorie and Debbie for your work in organizing and mentoring 19 CCIT staff for the 9-month ‘CCIT Emerging Leaders Institute (CELI).’ Thank you for your work to manage personal & professional development opportunities and arrange tours & speakers to provide us a better understanding of CCIT, Clemson University and the surrounding community. We appreciate you and are thankful for this opportunity!” – CELI c/o 2025

David Gilpin, Talent Management Systems Coordinator, Office of Human Resources

“A big thank you and shout out to David Gilpin, the Office of Human Resources’ talent management systems coordinator. Throughout the year, David is always so incredibly helpful. Comparing notes with other supervisors, we all seem to have the same experience in working with David in terms of his quick follow up and we are thankful we have him as a fellow Tiger to help all of us with what might be a hard task to navigate. David makes OnBase easy to use and we can just focus on giving our colleagues great feedback and support through the performance process.” – Anonymous

Sidney Angner, Genomic Core Technician, Center for Human Genetics

“Sidney’s contributions to the Center for Human Genetics Core are truly invaluable — we’d be lost without her! She’s a ray of sunshine who always goes above and beyond, giving her best in everything she does.” – Anonymous

Shannon Clark, Public Info Director, Records/Registration

“I had the pleasure of working with Shannon on improving the accessibility of the undergraduate catalog. She was proactive in asking thoughtful questions and genuinely receptive to feedback, using it to drive meaningful improvements. Her eagerness to learn and open-minded approach made our collaboration both productive and enjoyable.” – Jon Olson, Digital Accessibility Specialist, CCIT

Shannon Lattimore, Administrative Coordinator, Center for Human Genetics
“A huge shout-out to Shannon, our incredible administrative coordinator, whose positivity and dedication make her an absolute joy to work with. Her consistent willingness to go above and beyond in supporting staff, students, and faculty is truly invaluable, and we are so grateful for her outstanding contributions!” – Anonymous

Melissa Aderhold, Accounting/Fiscal Analyst II, Payroll
“Melissa is extraordinary, without her help we’d all be ‘punched in’ but ‘not punched out.’ Keep those minutes in line, Melissa, you’re the real GOAT of time! #TickTockTigers.” – Anonymous

Vanessa Weston, (Sr. Assoc. Dir Parking Ops with Parking Services); Celena Webb (Fiscal Technician I with parking Services), Bridget Cobb (Fiscal Technician I with Parking Services); Heather Chun (Fiscal Technician I with Parking Services)
“Shoutout to Vanessa, Celena, Bridget, and Heather for all their hard work, help, and expertise with parking for events across campus! You all are the best!” – Anonymous