DATE: May 27, 2009

CONTACT: Lea Benson, 864-656-5853
benson@clemson.edu

WRITER: Hannah Sykes, 864-656-2061
hsykes@clemson.edu

Charleston resident inducted into national computer science honor society

CLEMSON — Glen Joyner of Charleston, a Clemson University junior majoring in computer science, was inducted into Upsilon Pi Epsilon, the national computer science honor society. Upsilon Pi Epsilon recognizes outstanding scholastic and professional achievements in the computing and information disciplines.

The Clemson chapter inducts students twice a year. Membership is by invitation only. Inductees must have at least a B average in computer science courses and at least a B average overall.

Upsilon Pi Epsilon is recognized worldwide as an indication of excellence in computing. Members volunteer to assist with weekly tutoring sessions for undergraduate students in freshmen- and sophomore-level computer science classes. Social activities are also promoted to encourage a sense of community among student members and non-members alike.