Economic Development and Research
$187,292,161
In 2010, Clemson’s total research funding was the highest in University history — over $187 million dollars. Clemson research has made our planet greener, our bodies healthier and our economy stronger.
Drivetrain testing facility groundbreaking at CURI
We broke ground for the wind-turbine drivetrain testing facility in Charleston, which promises to be a magnet for a new wind energy economy for the state. Upon completion, it will be the world’s largest testing facility of its kind.
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- Clemson University breaks ground on $98 million wind-turbine testing facility
- Groundbreaking photo album
- South Carolina Offshore Wind Collaboration
Proterra CU-ICAR
Proterra Inc., maker of fuel cell hybrid-powered transit vehicles, announced it would locate a facility for research and development as well as assembly of its products at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR).
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- Proterra selects CU-ICAR for research, development and assembly of hybrid commercial vehicles
- Proterra Announcement at CU-ICAR
The Center for Emerging Technologies groundbreaking
We also broke ground for The Center for Emerging Technologies, which will be a launching pad for new companies in the transportation and energy business, provide more jobs and keep Clemson and CU-ICAR in the forefront around the world.
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Lee Hall Renovation/Expansion
We began the renovation and expansion of Lee Hall. Plans call for a new addition, to be built south of the 1970 addition, as well as the renovation and restoration of the current facilities. The project honors original Lee Hall designer and Dean Emeritus Harlan McClure’s desire to create an open, collaborative learning space by minimizing dividing walls in seminar rooms, offices and studios.
- View Thomas Phifer Part 2
- View Thomas Phifer Part 3
- View Thomas Phifer Part 5
- Lee Hall Expansion and Renovation Interview Series - John Jacques Part 1
- View John Jacques Part 2
- View John Jacques Part 3
- View John Jacques Part 4
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Duke Energy Innovation Center
A new facility under construction at the Clemson University Advanced Materials Center in Anderson County will be named the Duke Energy Innovation Center.
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Peach genome
The DNA of the peach was unraveled in 2010. This genome sequence is the culmination of an extensive research program pioneered at Clemson University under the leadership of Albert “Bert” Abbott, who holds the Robert and Lois Coker Trustees Chair in Molecular Genetics and is a professor in the genetics and biochemistry department.
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Rhodes Open House
We opened the doors to the new Rhodes Hall Annex, an addition providing 24,000 square feet for research, teaching labs, offices and classrooms for the Department of Bioengineering. This Sustainable Building achieved LEED Gold Certification.
$1 million for animal and veterinary science research
Senator Lindsey Graham secured $1 million to support Clemson's research in animal and veterinary science. The funding will allow the university to build on its existing strengths in the areas of nutritional physiology and metabolism.
Voiceing software
Voiceing software developed by Dr. Juan Gilbert allows drivers to text using their voices, keeping their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road.
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Prime III electronic voting application
Dr. Gilbert also developed Prime III, an electronic voting application that will empower all users to cast their vote, regardless of physical challenges.