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Shaping the Future of Advanced Materials

Clemson is Shaping the Future of Advanced Materials

Clemson University is laying the foundation for a renaissance in advanced-materials innovation and workforce development. Our students clinch nationally competitive awards, our faculty conducts cutting-edge research and our industry collaborations are second to none. The groundbreaking of the $130-million Advanced Materials Innovation Complex, scheduled for completion in 2025, positions us for even greater impact.

Explore our stories about student success, faculty excellence and breakthrough research in the links below, and join us on campus to witness the future of advanced materials take shape for yourself.

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Advanced Materials Innovation Complex

The new facility designed for education and research is scheduled to open in 2025

Clemson University broke ground on May 16 for a $130-million building that is expected to herald a new era of innovation and workforce development in advanced materials for South Carolina and the broader region.

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Next-Gen Materials for High-Speed Flight

Clemson University announces research into advanced materials for flight

GE Aerospace and Clemson University announced at the Paris Air Show they have received funding from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to continue to develop next-generation materials that can withstand intense temperatures while flying at high speed.

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New way of 3D-printing fuel cells could support renewable energy

Clemson researchers have devised a novel way of 3D-printing protonic ceramic fuel cells, a renewable energy device that shows promise for generating electricity more sustainably than burning fossil fuels.

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Student Success

Annika DeVol of Clemson University wins Astronaut Scholarship

A scholarship reserved for some of the nation’s brightest and most talented college students in STEM is going to Annika M. DeVol, a rising Clemson University senior who has extensive research experience in materials science and engineering.

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Faculty Excellence

Jessica Larsen honored for her scholarship and research, the positive impact she is having on students and her support for women’s causes

Jessica Larsen has been selected as the new Carol and John Cromer ’63 Family Endowed Associate Professor in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Larsen conducts research in the field of polymeric nanotechnology, working to develop materials that respond to diseases in the central nervous system.

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See All Clemson Has to Offer

Clemson University's main campus is nestled in the hills between Charlotte and Atlanta and is just a 45-minute drive from the vibrant entertainment and dining district in downtown Greenville. The surrounding area abounds with opportunities for outdoor recreation and is perfect for raising a family. The Tigers football team has won three NCAA football championships, including two since 2016, and consistently ranks among the best in the nation.

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Prospective Faculty

Welcome to Clemson, a top public university and a thiving research institution. Learn more about the exciting opportunities Clemson has to offer and the faculty openings in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. It's a great time to be a Tiger!

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Research Collaboration

Clemson works with corporate and government partners to launch new educational opportunities, foster public-private collaboration, and advance research programs to create meaningful outcomes for students, faculty, and corporations.

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Prospective Students

Clemson is one of the most productive public research universities in the nation, attracting and uniting students and faculty whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. Start your Clemson journey by exploring all we have to offer.

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