Paul Dawson
Testing the five-second rule
November 2007: Just how dirty is that sandwich you dropped? And is it safe to eat if you pick it up really fast? Clemson food scientist Paul Dawson recently made the New York Times considering those questions. (Read more.)Gary Gaulin
Safeguarding the environment one ‘litter’ bit at a time
Gary Gaulin doesn’t just talk the talk on sustainability; he also walks the walk … and picks up litter as he goes. (Read more.)
Christine Drais
Welcoming ghosts and goblins to the Botanical Garden
October 2007: Christine Drais, public relations director for the South Carolina Botanical Garden, will summon up extraordinary courage when area ghosts and goblins arrive for an evening of storytelling around the fire at the Hunt Cabin. (Read more.)
Donnie Allen
Donnie’s volunteer work brings satisfaction, appreciation and a Jefferson Award
April 2007: Donnie Allen spends a lot of time at Clemson University’s Fike Recreation Center. As facilities coordinator for Fike, it’s his job to take care of the building. But Allen spends much of his free time at Fike as well, as a volunteer fitness trainer for many students and faculty. (Read more.)
Ted Bateman
‘Lab’ on the Endeavour
November 2007: Eight graduate and undergraduate students, led by bioengineering professor Ted Bateman, looked at function and molecular changes caused by spaceflight-induced bone loss in mice. (Read more.)
Starlett Craig
Houston Center Director Featured in Diversity Article
November 2007: Starlett Craig, Director of the Office of Academic Excellence in the Charles H. Houston Center for the Study of the Black Experience in Education, was featured in Diverse Issues in Higher Education for her work with the SAT Workshop for Minority Students Program. (Read more.)
Linda B. Gambrell
Professor is passionate about literacy
November 2007: Education professor Linda B. Gambrell is passionate about literacy. That passion, fueled by an enormous amount of dedication and work, has carried her to a career pinnacle unmatched by any other education professional. (Read more.)
Roy Jones
“Mister” director helps teachers become leaders
November 2007: Roy Jones, project director for the Call Me Mister Program, is taking his work beyond our campus, spreading the message of this unique mentoring program to others. (Read more.)
Nancy Leininger
Replacing insecurity with self-confidence
April 2007: Nancy Leininger, senior lecturer in graphic communications, was honored this year for her contributions to academic life at Clemson, but the lives of her students are her primary focus. (Read more.)
Fran Mainella
Visiting scholar encourages children to go outside
November 2007: Former National Park Service director and current Clemson visiting scholar Fran Mainella is working through the University and her park services connections to enhance park experiences for everyone — especially children. (Read more.)
Fleming Markel and Angela Eckhoff
Bringing Art to Area Students
December 2007: Part of Fleming Markel’s job is bringing groups into the Lee Gallery on campus, and part of Angela Eckhoff’s job is researching issues in childhood education. What would happen if the two put their heads together and combined Clemson art with the education of local school children? (Read more.)
Troy Nunamaker
“Everybody’s gotta start somewhere.”
April 2007: Troy Nunamaker, director of Internships and Educational Career Services at the Michelin Career Center, is willing to travel the world (or at least the continent) in search of the best internship opportunities for Clemson students. (Read more.)