The ScienceForward Roadmap
ScienceForward, aligned with ClemsonForward, will act as a roadmap to guide our strategic priorities and hold us accountable to our aspirations. We will focus on academic, faculty and inclusive excellence, seeking high impact and transformational experiences. The ScienceForward team was built to reflect the unique perspectives and experiences of the College of Science itself. They are charged with collecting insights and channeling our talents into a plan that will enhance our ability to understand the natural world. Opportunities will be made available for students, faculty, staff and alumni to share their thoughts and to stay engaged throughout the process. It is an exciting time to be at Clemson as we collectively advance ScienceForward!
ScienceForward 2026 Plan 
After months of engaging in conversation with faculty, staff, students and community partners during 2018, we introduced our eight-year vision: SciForward. As we cast our sights toward tomorrow, SciForward will guide our strategic priorities and hold us accountable to our aspirations. Thank you to everyone who devoted their time helping the team craft a plan that will advance SCIENCE forward.
ScienceForward Team
| Name | Organization | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa Bain | Clemson | Professor of Biological Sciences |
| John Ballato | Clemson | Endowed Chair, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering |
| Ellen Breazel | Clemson | Senior Lecturer of Mathematical Sciences |
| Sean Brittain | Clemson | Professor of Physics and Astronomy |
| Tia Dumas | Clemson | Assistant Dean – Graduate School |
| David Feliciano | Clemson | Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences |
| Julia Frugoli | Clemson | Alumni Professor of Genetics and Biochemistry |
| Andrea Gaertner | Clemson | Doctoral Student in Chemistry |
| Carlos Garcia | Clemson | Professor of Chemistry |
| Lili Gehring | Clemson | Chief of Strategy and Operations – Science |
| Amy Lawton-Rauh | Clemson | Professor of Genetics and Biochemistry |
| Matthew Macauley | Clemson | Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences |
| Trudy Mackay | N.C. State | William Neal Reynolds and Distinguished University Professor of Genetics |
| Jennifer Mihalik | Oconee Memorial Hospital | General Surgeon |
| Dylan Morris | Michelin | Materials Performance Research Manager |
| Willie Pearson | Georgia Tech | Professor of History and Sociology |
| Hugo Sanabria | Clemson | Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy |
| Brenda Thames | Greenville Health System | Vice President of Academic and Faculty Affairs |
| Julie Tovey | Clemson | Director of Development – Science |
| Bridget Trogden | Clemson | Associate Dean – Undergraduate Studies |
| Calvin Williams | Clemson | Professor of Mathematical Sciences |
