Month: October 2018

Caroline Kredensor, Class of 2020

Stay up-to-date with what’s happening this week at the Watt Family Innovation Center. Be the first to know about weekly events, helpful hints and the latest news from our Student Innovation Spaces. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more information.

Events

Three Minute Thesis (3MT): Three Minute Thesis is a research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland. The competition challenges master’s and doctoral students to present a compelling oration on their thesis and its significance in just three minutes in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience. Clemson University’s Graduate Student Government and the Graduate School are co-hosting this event Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Auditorium.

Makerspace News: The final day to complete projects at the Makerspace before winter break is Wednesday, Dec. 5. Visit their website for more information about equipment, training and hours.

dARTS 2.0: It’s back! Our popular “dARTS” digital art contest is back for the second year and we want YOUR digital art. There’s a $300 prize up for grabs and the chance to have your work displayed with Watt Center technologies. We launch the contest Wednesday, Oct. 31 and you have until Jan. 16, 2019 to submit your work. More information about where to submit, contest rules and regulations, and our prizes will be available on our website Oct. 31.

Clemson Teaching Excellence Conference

Did You Know…

…Friday is National Jersey Day? Be sure to wear your Clemson jersey, snap a picture at the Watt Center and tag us on social media!

Caroline Kredensor, Class of 2020 

Stay up-to-date with what’s happening this week at the Watt Family Innovation Center. Be the first to know about weekly events, helpful hints and the latest news from our Student Innovation Spaces. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more information.

Events

CoCreate Keynote Speaker: Meg Oepen of Alkemy X will present her keynote, “The Evolution of Storytelling in the Digital Arena,” Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Auditorium. Oepen is an award-winning Creative Director and experienced storyteller with over 20 years of experience.

Pay Me What I’m Worth: Valuing the Work of Disabled People: Vilissa Thompson, a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Founder & CEO of Ramp Your Voice!, is giving her keynote in honor of National Disability Employee Awareness Month. Don’t miss this lecture Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.

Dr. Edward Cargill Lecture: Dr. Edward Cargill is giving his research talk, “Gene Editing as a Tool for Precision Breeding,” as part of the Department of Genetics and Biochemistry’s weekly seminar series Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Cargill works for The Monsanto Company, an American agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology corporation.

Did You Know…

…Wednesday is National Food Day? Our cafe in the Atrium is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday. Stop by and get yourself a treat!

Intern Spotlight

Caroline Kredensor, Class of 2020

Stay up-to-date with what’s happening this week at the Watt Family Innovation Center. Be the first to know about weekly events, helpful hints and the latest news from our Student Innovation Spaces. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more information.

Events

Transfer Council Town Hall Meeting: Transfer and Bridge students are invited to an informal drop-in meeting with Transfer Council, TigerDen and Clemson Undergraduate Student Government members to talk about how to get more involved on campus. There will be free pizza for those who attend. Connect and network Monday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Watt Center Atrium.

Creating Engaging Instructional Videos: Come hear about the various options available to Clemson University faculty for creating instructional videos. This session, Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Watt Center, will include Lightboard Studios, Watt Family Innovation Center Communication Studios and Camtasia. Don’t forget to register for this event!

Dr. Brandt Eichman Lecture: Eichman is giving his research talk, titled “New DNA Repair Mechanisms Revealed from Bacterial Resistance to Genotoxic Natural Products”, Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the Watt Center Auditorium as part of the Department of Genetics and Biochemistry’s weekly seminar series. Eichman works on DNA repair and replication at Vanderbilt University. 

Did You Know…

…the Watt Center is equipped with more than 4,000 pieces of electronic hardware and technology? Come by today and learn how you can integrate technology with your studies!

Intern Spotlight

Caroline Kredensor, Class of 2020

Stay up-to-date with what’s happening this week at the Watt Family Innovation Center. Be the first to know about weekly events, helpful hints and the latest news from our Student Innovation Spaces. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more information.

Events

Keynote Speaker: Ambassador Kristie Kenney: Ambassador Kristie Kenney, a Clemson alumna who holds the State Department’s highest rank of Career Ambassador, will share her keynote address “Leadership and Making an Impact” Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in the Watt Auditorium. Clemson students, faculty, staff and the general public are invited to hear her address and attend a networking reception immediately following.

TIGERS ADVANCE Distinguished Speaker Series: Ann Reid, from the National Center for Science Education (NCSE), will speak on the importance of science literacy in public education Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Watt Auditorium. Her visit is co-hosted by Clemson’s College of Education and the Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Science.

CI Coffee & Donut Drop-In: Clemson’s premiere undergraduate research program, Creative Inquiry, is hosting a drop-in Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. on the Rooftop Terrace (accessible through the fourth floor) of the Watt Center. Students will have the opportunity to meet staff, ask questions, share CI experiences and enter to win prizes.

Hispanic & Latinx Voices in Academia 2018 Conference: Sponsored by the President’s Commission on Latino Affairs, this one-day conference Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Watt Center will promote the success and leadership of Hispanic and Latinx scholars in higher education. On-site registration will be available Saturday morning.

Staff Spotlight

Did You Know…

…the Watt Center is home to the Immersive Space? Students, faculty and researchers can use the space to develop virtual and augmented reality applications for a variety of VR products available on the market. They provide the headsets, software, expertise and environment to promote success.

Caroline Kredensor, Class of 2020 

Stay up-to-date with what’s happening this week at the Watt Family Innovation Center. Be the first to know about weekly events, helpful hints and the latest news from our Student Innovation Spaces. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more information.

Events

Ranky Tanky Panel Discussion: On Monday at 3 p.m. in the Auditorium join the band Ranky Tanky and Clemson faculty members Abel Bartley and Allison Harris for a discussion of Gullah culture and music. This informative discussion will help contextualize Ranky Tanky’s performance at the Brooks Center on Tuesday night.

Mahabir Pun Lecture: Mahabir Pun, Nepalese entrepreneur and innovator, will give his lecture “Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Nepal” Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the Auditorium. Immediately following his talk, attendees are invited to a reception with refreshments in the Atrium.

Call Me Doctor Summit: This mini-conference in the Auditorium Thursday at 4 p.m. will feature a lecture and panel discussion focused on educating Clemson students, faculty and staff about the pursuit of doctoral degrees by underrepresented minorities. The event will cover application instructions, funding opportunities, career outlooks and more!

TIGERS ADVANCE Distinguished Speaker Series: Join the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the Auditorium to welcome Dr. Adrienne Minerick. Minerick, the dean of the School of Technology and professor of chemical engineering at Michigan Technological University, will discuss her research on electrokinetics.

Watt Center Open House: All Clemson faculty and staff are invited to an open house at the Watt Center from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Tours will depart every 15 minutes from the Service Desk and visitors will see the Center’s newest innovation spaces – the fourth floor and rooftop terrace.

Did You Know…

…the Makerspace is FREE for anyone with a valid CUID? From 3D Printers and CNC machines, to vinyl cutters and embroidery machines, the Makerspace focuses on enabling students of any major or discipline to use the space. Visit their website to view their hours.

Intern Spotlight