Our Mission
Our research is focused on elucidating how deformation transpires in metallic, biological, and composites materials under mechanical loading. In addition, we also strive to support the development of engineering practitioners. To this end, we engage in projects related to understanding the impact of discipline specific self-efficacy in large research courses, research self-efficacy on early career engineers, the evolution of identity and undergraduate research program participation. We believe that diversity of thought is imperative in academic research and authentic contributions are made from group members at all stages in their careers- from those pursing undergraduate degrees to established doctoral scientists. Together, we work on a range of funded grants and other initiatives.
Our research takes part both in traditional experimental laboratories, where testing is done, and in our offices, where we read literature, analyze data, discuss our findings, and think.
Recent Highlights
- Blog Update: Navigating the application process for the Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Programhttps://www.stemgraduateprograms.com/2022/10/navigating-application-process-for.html Please share this blog post with undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing funding for graduate school. Over the last 15 years, it has become harder to find funding for graduate school. A solution for students (and their research…
- Congratulations to our collaborators who presented their work at the ASEE annual conference- LaToya McDonald, Jiayun Shen, Davis Ferriell, Kaitlyn Conway and Spencer DavenportJiayun Shen and LaToya McDonald at the 2022 Annual Conference
- Newly funded project- ‘Engaging and Enabling Teachers through Advanced Manufacturing Research’Dr. Kennedy was thrilled to learn that the National Science Foundation is funding her team to host 10 high school teachers and community college instructors from South Carolina to conduct research at Clemson University. Each teacher will have agency over…