Month: August 2026

A South Carolina native, Dr. Hawkins was born and raised in the small town of Johnston. His Clemson journey began as an undergraduate, earning a B.S. in Ceramic Engineering in 1999. After graduation, he worked in Spartanburg in the fiber optic cable industry before returning to Clemson to pursue graduate studies. He earned his M.S. […]

Clemson University is ushering in a new era of advanced materials research, education and industry collaboration with the opening of its Advanced Materials Innovation Complex (AMIC), a state-of-the-art facility designed to accelerate discovery, prepare the next generation of scientists and engineers, and strengthen South Carolina’s growing advanced materials economy. Located in the heart of Clemson’s […]

Clemson University’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) recently invited leading industry representatives to participate in a half-day AMIC–Industry Collaboration Workshop, creating an opportunity to strengthen connections between industry, education and research. Hosted at Clemson’s Advanced Materials Innovation Complex (AMIC), the workshop gave participants an inside look at the department’s facilities, technical capabilities and […]

Congratulations to MSE graduate student Gideon Irogbele, who received the First Place Student Paper Award at the 27th International Symposium on Laser Precision Microfabrication (LPM2026), held June 9–12, 2026, in Greenville, South Carolina. The International Symposium on Laser Precision Microfabrication (LPM) is the leading conference of the Japan Laser Processing Society. Established in 2000 by […]