MCEC faculty and staff earn recognition
Five faculty and one staff member were recently recognized for their excellence in research, teaching and service.
Capgemini teams up with the college to train students
Capgemini, a global business and technology transformation company, is one of the top employers of MCEC graduates. The company has collaborated with the college to develop and teach a two-course certification track.
Integrating sales and engineering
Generous engineering alumnus supporting engineering students, expanding USC sales programming
Using novel technologies for removing computer memory bottlenecks
While machine learning continues to be implemented into more daily applications, large data centers that serve the workloads face challenges in keeping pace with current and future demand. But Computer Science and Engineering Assistant Professor Ramtin Zand may have a solution.
Mechanical engineering alum leads while learning
Brandon Palomino's impressive 17-year career has spanned nuclear design, oil and gas systems, energy transition, and financial risk management.
Taking charge in the community
Considering how involved senior Valerie Sims has become at the college, it is hard to believe there was a time when she would return to her hometown every weekend and not want to return to campus.
A catalyst for growth: Christopher Williams appointed chair of Department of Chemical Engineering
For his new appointment, Christopher Williams is working to expand outreach to bring more students into the department, support faculty research, and create an alumni and industry network.
MCEC honors distinguished alumni
The college recognized distinguished alumni Grace Duncan and Rhonda Gass for their achievements and impact in their respective fields at the annual Gibbons Legacy Society Dinner.
Lyons reflects on more than three decades at USC
After earning his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in 1984, Jed Lyons was eager to enter the workforce. He worked as an engineer for Harris Corporation, and while he considered research positions in industry, Lyons devoted the remainder of his career to academia.
World renowned structural engineer presents seminar to MCEC students
While engineering and computing students and professionals must have technical knowledge and skills, soft skills such as communication and flexibility are equally as important.
Combining two approaches to better understand traumatic brain injury
Biomedical Engineering Assistant Professor Ahmed Alshareef recently started a research project that combines two novel approaches to better understand the biomechanics of the human brain during high-severity impacts.
Utilizing predictive analytics to optimize satellite life cycle
To help address challenges for maintaining a satellite's optimal efficiency, Mechanical Engineering Professor Abdel Bayoumi, research scientist Rhea Matthews and their team completed a project late last year that aimed to monitor operational life and predict failures.
National Engineering Week Spotlight: Shree Ghosh
The theme of this year's National Engineering Week is, "Design Your Future," a call to action and celebration of the limitless possibilities in engineering.
Alum makes an impact with robotic systems
As an undergraduate student, Ted Cole strived to never lose sight of his big picture goals, which included engineering large systems that improve people's lives. His experiences at USC helped him identify where to channel his interest for the greatest impact.
Bridging the gap: Working to bring new materials to South Carolina's infrastructure
Fabio Matta's bridge deck maintenance research project aims to bring innovative but well-researched materials out of academia and into the real world.
Combining a love of chemical engineering and medicine to advance FDA medical device policy
Alumna Heather Agler has provided numerous contributions to policy surrounding medical devices and countermeasures during her 20 years with the FDA.
Never too young for research
For sophomore Zachary Gardiner, a chemical engineering major and nuclear engineering minor, his research experience began even before entering a classroom at the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing.
USC participating in Department of Energy collaboration to accelerate commercial fusion energy
The Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing will take the lead on USC's part of $107 million in funding for six projects as part of the Department of Energy's Fusion Innovative Research Engine Collaboratives.
Electrical Engineering doctoral candidate's research improves semiconductor detection and resolution
Room Temperature Semiconductor Detectors are considered an important class of X-ray and gamma-ray sensors. Electrical Engineering doctoral candidate Ritwik Nag is currently pursuing research in this area and was recognized last semester for his work toward improving detection and resolution.
New engineering professor Thor Wuest prepares students for careers on the cutting edge
Newly hired Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing professor Thorsten "Thor" Wuest is a recognized thought leader in smart manufacturing. As South Carolina experiences record manufacturing job growth, Wuest sees an opportunity for USC’s engineering graduates to keep that momentum going.
Engineering student makes an early start on climate change research
Korebami Adebajo is by every measure an exceptional student. On track to earn her bachelor’s degree this spring from USC’s Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing, she’s currently applying to doctoral programs. And she just turned 18. While her age may be notable, what truly sets Adebajo apart is her drive to achieve her goals.
Moss named senior associate dean for academic affairs
Professor and Department of Chemical Engineering Chair Melissa Moss was recently appointed as the new senior associate dean for academic affairs.
Collaboration brings together aerospace engineering and machine tool technology students
For the fall 2024 semester, Mechanical Engineering Assistant Professor Andrew Gross established a collaboration with Midlands Technical College in Columbia so one of his undergraduate classes could work with future machinists on design and production.
USC-led center spurs scientific improvements to catalyst preparation
One-third of the world’s GDP depends on chemical catalysts, and an industry-university research center led by USC is helping its members better understand how those chemical reaction boosters can be tweaked for peak efficiency.
Kfoury's project aims to train the next generation of networking professionals on SmartNICs
SmartNICs allow tasks to be offloaded from a server's Central Processing Unit to specialized hardware. While SmartNICs offer clear advantages, they are often hard to acquire and learning resources are limited. IIT Assistant Professor Elie Kfoury recently began a project to help address the knowledge gap in this emerging technology.
A journey in technology, leadership and theatre
Senior computer information systems student Sara Hendrix has forged a path defined by adaptability, innovation and leadership. And she still has time to showcase her creative side through theatre.