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STEM – All In Event

When: January 13th – 16th, 2022 **Applications close November 30th STEM – ALL IN is a collaborative program between Clemson University’s College of Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences, the College of Science, and the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences to raise awareness of graduate education in the STEM fields. The program is designed […]

Girl Scouts and Friends Day is THIS Saturday!

Calling all Middle Schoolers! Clemson is welcoming middle schoolers virtually to our annual Girl Scouts and Friends Day on October 16th, and we could not be more excited! If you know a student in middle school, whether or not they are affiliated with a girl scout troop, send this information along and encourage them to […]

STEM Day – Reaching the Next Generation of Engineers

Written by Maegan Hinson, CECAS Outreach Coordinator PEER & WISE hosted our annual STEM Day event this past Saturday, February 20th. Over ninety middle school students from across the country joined us via Zoom for a day of exploring engineering. Primarily from underrepresented backgrounds, these students were able to meet and chat with current PEER […]

Building Beyond the Wall: PEER Mentors

Maegan Hinson, College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences December 11, 2020 PEER mentors are Clemson upperclassmen who are focused on leadership and inspiring younger students as they work towards a degree in engineering or computer science. These mentors know the importance of sharing their experience with the next generation of students, especially those that […]

On Becoming WISE: From Camper to College Student

Written by Beth Anne Johnson, College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences From summer camp to college freshman, Skyler Holland is back on campus to craft a bright future and create success. Hailing from Hampton, South Carolina, Holland joins the 4200 first-year students on campus this fall as a general engineering student in the College […]

STEM Day: Introduces Middle-Schoolers to STEM Fields

STEM Day, a PEER and WISE outreach program brings together underrepresented middle school students from the Upstate to Clemson University for an introduction to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

PEER Snapshot and WISE Choice

Students experienced a day of activities, mock classroom experiences, and tours. The department hosts these special days so that potential students from the area are familiar with Clemson, the possibility for STEM majors, and willing to consider both when filling out college applications.

It’s A Girl Thing

Monthly, mentors from PEER and WISE travel to McCant’s and Lakeside middle schools to teach girls about STEM field careers. The department hopes we both instill a love and inspire girls to pursue STEM careers.