College Profile 2023

Experiential Learning

Experiential learning, including entrepreneurship, research, global engagement and internships, offers unique and uniquely educational opportunities for students. The College of Science is committed to supporting and expanding access to experiential learning in a variety of ways.

Catalyst entrepreneurial challenge

Our students are the next generation of scientists who will lead the way through innovation, creativity and entrepreneur ship. The College of Science Cata lyst Competition is an entrepre neurial challenge in which teams of students develop and pitch their innovative business idea, giv ing them the experience of turning their ideas into products.

Jack Carson, inaugural Catalyst Competition winner.

Focus on research Because we believe that research is an integral part of education, the College of Science student experience includes diverse research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students alike. Through Clemson’s signature Creative Inquiry program, students can begin working on research projects as early as their first year. Working alongside one of our faculty members, students conduct biomedical and genomics research; investigate pure mathematics and theoretical phys ics; develop new materials and applications; advance understanding of the fundamentals of life; and explore the cosmos, oceans and landscapes to advance knowl edge about natural history, evolution and conservation. Other opportunities include summer programs for undergraduates, usually known as Research Experi ences for Undergraduates.

Global engagement Whether it’s spending a semester or year studying abroad, par ticipating in short faculty-directed programs over the summer or enrolling in a virtual program that allows for global learning experiences without leaving home, College of Science stu dents have a variety of ways available to them to expand their worldviews. More than 70 students studied in 10 countries, including Costa Rice, Italy, Japan and South Africa, during the 2021-22 school year.

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