CECAS Student Opportunities

TEDxClemsonU Conference

This year’s conference theme, Dare to Discover, is focused on firsts. Whether you’re the first in your family to go to college, the first to discover something in your research field, etc.., we have 12 speakers coming from around the world to share their firsts. Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10am Location: Strom Thurmond […]

Antecedents of African American Entrepreneurship Study Tour

September 25–26 | Alabama This one-night, two-day experiential trip is fully funded by scholarships and is open to Clemson students, faculty, and staff. Participants will visit historic sites and museums, hear from African American entrepreneurs, and support local restaurants. Class excuse letters will be available for students participating on Friday. Apply for the Study Tour […]

WID-PC STEM Scholarship Program

The Women in Defense–Palmetto Chapter (WID-PC) STEM Scholarship Program has extended its STEM Scholarship application deadline to September 30, 2026. The program will award two $2,500 scholarships for Fall 2026: ·       One for an Active-Duty Military, Reservist, National Guard member, ROTC participant, or Veteran ·       One for a non-military student Application link: STEM Scholarship Application Funding […]

The Blake Family Military & Veterans Pitch Competition

After an exciting inaugural year featuring impressive pitches from military-affiliated entrepreneurs across the country, we’re excited to announce the 2nd Annual Blake Family Military & Veterans Pitch Competition! Hosted by Clemson University’s Brook T. Smith Launchpad on November 6th, this national competition is open to teams with at least one founder who is active duty, […]

Lightera Searching for Recent Clemson Graduates for new Roles

Lightera (formerly Bell Labs) is searching for recent Clemson graduates to fill multiple roles, notably in Norcross, GA. While an optical fiber manufacturer, Lightera has a wide interest ranging from robotics to controls systems to materials, etc. Lightera also has a new rotational program called EDGE-Engineering Development & Growth Experience that is highly immersive. Lightera […]