College Profile 2023

Mission and Vision

Table of Contents

2 WELCOME 3 DEGREE PROGRAMS A look at degree programs offered in the College, and faculty numbers. 4 SCIENCE STUDENTS AT A GLANCE Enrollment and student success. 6 CENTERS OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH EXCELLENCE The College of Science leads two COBRE-funded centers. 7 DISCOVERY Achieving national and global prominence. 8 NOVEL THERAPIES Better understanding of DNA repair proteins could lead to new cancer treatments. 10 UNRAVELING MYSTERIES What role does genetics play in addiction? 12 NORTHERN LIGHTS Researchers launch rockets to study energy exchange. 13 BALANCING THE EQUATION Women add up in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences. 14 SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH GRANTS 15 RESEARCH BY THE NUMBERS Elevating science learning experiences. 20 THE SCIENCE OF THE GAME Where Tiger fans see tackles and touchdowns, Amy Pope sees physics. 22 WHAT LIES BENEATH A tiny parasite has implications for the fishing industry — and our planet. 24 PATH TO SUCCESS COSMIC program helps College of Science students flourish. 25 STUDENT EXCELLENCE Student success is at the forefront of everything we do. 26 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Experiential learning offers unique educational opportunities for students. 27 ENGAGEMENT Embracing a culture of inclusive excellence where each person can thrive. 28 ‘WHEN SPIDERWEBS UNITE’ The Science Outreach Center develops a graphic novel and after-school program. 30 REACHING OUT Students mentor elementary and middle schoolers through CU-REACH. 31 ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT Tigers on Call connects students with health pros. 32 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Clemson grad brings medical care to rural Alaska. 16 FACULTY EXCELLENCE 18 FACULTY RISING STARS 19 LEARNING

MISSION We elevate Clemson’s local relevance and global impact through excellence in scientific discovery integrated with learning and engagement. VISION We will be a world-class college of science that tackles tomorrow’s scientific challenges, prepares the next generation of leading scientists, and fosters a scientifically informed society.

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