The Thomas Green Clemson Academy of Engineers and Scientists at Clemson University inducted two ME graduates in 2011. Thomas Gettys, director of research and development for the Michelin Group, who joined the company after earning a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering at Clemson. Walter Fleming Jones became executive director of the Office of naval Research in 2007. The highest ranking civilian employee in the agency, he directs a work force of 3000.
