CECAS Student Opportunities

18th Annual MRS and Optica Poster Competition

Students researching in theoretical or experimental science and engineering fields are encouraged to submit an abstract to the 18th Annual MRS/Optica Poster Competition! This competition is hosted by the MRS and Optica graduate student organizations. Deadline to submit abstract: April 4th, 2025 Event details: April 17, 5-7p.m. in the Watt Family Innovation Center Atrium. Keynote […]

Deloitte Government & Public Services (GPS) Consulting Innovation Challenge

Develop your problem solving, teamwork, and presentation skills while networking with Deloitte professionals! Students will work in teams of 2 to propose an innovative solution to a mock technical challenge relevant to students at Clemson University and present your pitch to a panel of Deloitte practitioners. INNOVATION CHALLENGE DETAILS: Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025 Who: […]

CUHackit 2025

Join us for CUHackit 2025, a 24-hour Hackathon where creativity meets innovation! Whether you are a coding expert or a total beginner, this is your chance to build apps, websites, hardware solutions, and more. There will be prizes, food, merch, and more – all for free!  Date: March 7, 6 PM – March 8, 8 […]

Nominate an Advisor for the Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising Staff Award!

Nominations are now open! The Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising Staff Award is presented to a staff academic advisor who has consistently delivered outstanding academic advising practices and support to students and engaged in service to the academic advising community. The recipient of this award is peer- or student-nominated.  All nomination materials must be submitted by […]

Clemson FRESH Student Poster Presentations

Clemson FRESH is accepting poster presentation submissions for the 2025 Food, Packaging & Sustainability Summit. Clemson students are invited to submit their poster on a project dealing with food waste and sustainability through the entire food value chain. Those whose posters are selected will receive a free student registration to the FRESH Summit, March 3-5, […]

Student Innovation and Design Competitions

Student innovation and design competitions play a crucial role in education and the broader innovation ecosystem. On top of financial rewards, each competition provides students with experience in practical learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, problem solving, and networking. The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CECAS) excels in design competitions every year. We hope to foster each […]

Clemson Cadence Challenge: Now through Nov 21!

As part of Cadence Design Systems’ mission to foster a strong relationship with Clemson University, we are excited to announce a campus-wide competition, open to all students eager to participate. Compete for a chance to win a 2025 paid summer internship with Cadence in Silicon Valley and other exciting prizes. Join us on Cadence Night on October 10th, […]

AI Competition – Brook T. Smith Launchpad

AI Competition Kick-off: Start building your team and shaping your business plan. Join us for introductions, networking, team formation, and an overview of competition goals, followed by team meetings to strategize your AI-driven solution. The Kick-off event will take place on Monday, September 16th, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at the Brook T. Smith Launchpad, […]

Clemson Rocket Engineering (CURE)

Have you ever wanted to be a rocket scientist? Clemson Rocket Engineering (CURE) is a student-led design team that competes in the largest intercollegiate rocketry competition in the world. No experience is required to join. You’ll have the chance to learn about all of our sub teams in a series of onboarding workshops. Meet industry professionals, […]

HOOKEd on Microscopy Competition – Win $300!

We are the Clemson Light Imaging Facility at Clemson University, a multi-user core facility housing an array of advanced light microscopes, cytometry equipment, and a fully functional molecular biology laboratory. Each year we host our HOOKEd on Microscopy competition, receiving micrographs from across the world to compete for the chance to win $300! We are currently accepting entries for the […]