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Tuesday, November 10 - Motorsports Day

3:00-7:00 PM
Location: CU-ICAR, 4 Research Drive, Greenville, South Carolina

Motorsports Day will feature Clemson’s work in automotive research, innovation, branding, marketing, and racing.

Transportation to CU-ICAR

Guests may use the CU-ICAR Route to review public transportation options, route stops, schedules, and other information for traveling from Clemson to CU-ICAR.

Schedule:

• 3:00 PM — Welcome and opening remarks, including Brooks Family recognition and student organization highlights
• 3:15 PM — Deep Orange update and audience questions
• 3:30 PM — Marketing + Events panel
  Speakers: 
  • Dr. Kimberly Byars — Former BMW of North America executive; founder of Affluent Affairs
  • Andy Thomas — 10/10ths Motor Club and automotive industry executive
  • Jackson Marketing representative — Vice President of Jackson Marketing
• 4:30 PM — Technical talks
  Speakers:
  
  • Alec Udell — Professional racing driver and engineer; Cadillac Formula 1 simulator driver
    
  • Greg Erwin — Toyota Racing Development
    
  • Gary Patterson — Hendrick Motorsports, Engine Research and Development
• 6:00 PM — Networking reception with student organization features and facility tours
• 7:00 PM — Motorsports Day concludes

Wednesday, November 11 - Human Performance Day

11 AM-7 PM
Locations: Clemson Athletics facilities

Human Performance Day, in a partnership with Clemson Athletics, will showcase Clemson’s interdisciplinary approach to athletics, sports science, medicine, nutrition, recovery, and performance innovation.

Schedule:

• 11:00 AM — Tour of the Watt Performance and Wellness Center
• 12:00 PM — Tour of the Athletic Recovery Center
• Lunch on your own.
• 3:30 PM — Check in
  Locations: Reeves Recruiting Room, Memorial Stadium
• 4:00 PM — Data-Informed Performance panel
  Featured speakers:
  
  • Shane Bernhardson — Clemson Athletics, Director of Olympic Sport Science
    Amanda Taylor — Clemson Athletics, Sports Medicine
    Kaleigh Best or Stacey Fairey — Clemson Athletics, Sports Nutrition
    Nathan Moroski — Orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine
    Kevin Ford — MUSC, Chief of Human Performance Innovation
• 5:05 PM — Student Experience panel
• 5:35 PM — Keynote presentation by Spencer Strider Atlanta Braves pitcher and Clemson Baseball alumnus
• 6:15 PM — Post-keynote reception with music by Thomas Cochran
• Location: Third-floor Masters Club, Memorial Stadium

Thursday, November 12 - The Final Lap

4:30-7 PM
Location: Watt Family Innovation Center

The final day will bring the RECESS experience together through a keynote presentation, student recognition, and an evening reception.

Schedule:

• 4:30 PM — Guests arrive
• 4:40 PM — Welcome and introductions
• 5:00 PM — Keynote presentation by Landon Walker Clemson alumnus and NASCAR industry professional
• 5:30 PM — GRIT Awards and Brooks Scholar recognition
• 6:00 PM — Faculty Fellow research poster presentations, networking, and food