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Mobility Leaders

Mobility Leaders

The Clemson University College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences works on the cutting edge of mobility research and education, creating the technology and workforce of the future. Our college is home to some of the world's brightest minds in mobility, and we are collaborating with high-quality partners throughout the nation.

Below you will find five recent developments that underscore how Clemson is pushing the boundaries in mobility research and education, including the areas of electrification, light-weighting, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

Deep Orange 10 Concept Vehicle
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Cybersecurity

Clemson University joins nation’s frontline defense against cyberattack on the transportation system

Clemson University is opening a national center where researchers will devise new ways of hardening the transportation system against cyberattacks as a growing number of vehicles rely on the internet to move people and goods safely and efficiently.

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Light-Weighting

Clemson University selected for Energy Frontier Research Center

A new Clemson University center is bringing together researchers from across the country to develop a transformational method for creating composite materials, an approach that could help manufacturers save time, money and energy while leaving less of an environmental footprint.

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Composites research
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Automotive Engineering

Clemson University to launch nation’s first Bachelor of Science program in automotive engineering

Clemson University is launching the nation’s first undergraduate Bachelor of Science program in automotive engineering to meet the rapidly changing needs of an industry that is starting to trade the internal combustion engine for batteries and human drivers for self-driving cars.

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Autonomous Vehicles

Clemson, U.S. Army GVSC reach mobility R&D milestone

The Virtual Prototyping of autonomy-enabled Grounds Systems (VIPR-GS) Annual Review highlights advances, and working prototypes for the rapid modernization of U.S. Army fleets.

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Autonomous vehicle prototype
Deep Orange 11 vehicle

Sustainability

Deep Orange 11 showcased at Consumer Electronics Show

At this year's CES in Las Vegas, a Clemson University graduate research team unveiled Deep Orange 11, an innovative concept car highlighting challenges that will need to be overcome as the world transitions to a more sustainable future.

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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. Many faculty, students and staff who work in mobility are based in Greenville at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research. 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

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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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