Recent events highlight the need for a paradigm shift to look holistically at the nation's infrastructure throughout its life, from the planning stages through design, construction, operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation. The Hurricane Katrina disaster, the general deterioration of the nation's infrastructure, and the need for renewable energy sources are just a few examples highlighting this need for new thinking.

Project Vision

To create a new and innovative Science Master's Program (SMP) in Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure. Graduates of this program will have the technical background as well as the business and professional skills to become leaders in the field.

 

This is an interdisciplinary program that blends civil engineering (including environmental issues), business, policy, and architecture to meet a national need. Clemson's Department of Civil Engineering is uniquely positioned to leverage NSF funding to significantly address this national need and to sustain the program beyond the NSF funding.


Primary Goals

  1. Prepare STEM masters students to meet the national need for more sustainable and resilient infrastructure
  2. Ensure that one-third of the 14 SMP funded students are from underrepresented groups in STEM areas
  3. Establish a self-sufficient graduate program in sustainable and resilient infrastructure that will continue after NSF SMP funds end
  4. Facilitate internships and research experiences to address industry needs in sustainable and resilient infrastructure
  5. Develop and disseminate new knowledge in sustainable and resilient infrastructure through research and publications