CECAS Student Opportunities

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 […]