Clemson University launches new research magazine

Published: April 16, 2012

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CLEMSON — Clemson University Monday unveiled a new magazine designed to give thousands of readers a look behind the scenes of a major research university. The magazine, titled glimpse, not only will cover scientific research, but scholarship and creative achievement campuswide, according to Gerald Sonnenfeld, vice president for research.

“We want to share Clemson’s culture of discovery with people everywhere, to give them a glimpse of what we do,” Sonnenfeld said.

The magazine, which will be printed twice a year, also appears online in a format accessible by computer or other digital devices. The first issue’s cover story, “Of Seeds and the River,” describes the human and technical hurdles of an ambitious project that will use hundreds of high-tech buoys to monitor the health of the Savannah River ecosystem. 

“With this magazine, Clemson will assert itself nationally as a research university creating knowledge the public can use,” said Neil Caudle, the magazine’s editor.

Caudle came to Clemson in October after similar assignments at North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He said that the demise of science journalism in the independent media has opened new opportunities for institutions such as Clemson to fill the void.

“Our goal is help readers share in the thrill of discovery,” Caudle said. “This is about good, honest storytelling.”

Sonnenfeld said that public universities like Clemson have a responsibility to ensure that information about valuable discoveries go out to meet the public.

“Everyone agrees that one of the foremost challenges of our time is improving the public’s understanding of science and technology,” Sonnenfeld said. “We want Clemson to be a leader in that effort. And we will include the arts and humanities, because they are absolutely essential to our quality of life and our future as a civilized society.”

Readers can request a subscription by visiting the website or by email to glimpse@clemson.edu.

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