26 Aug 2024
There’s no doubt that engineering has shaped our future and society in many ways, from infrastructure to telecommunications etc.
This goes to show how relevant engineers are in our world to day and in the future.
#engineering #whyengineering #funfacts #technology #students
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12 Dec 2023
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Katelyn Wyandt '25
Hometown: Charleston, SC
"I'm passionate about computer science because there are so many ways it can be used to create new opportunities for improved #healthcare and global learning and expanding #technology so it can be more usable."
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Madeleine McBride '27
Hometown: Charleston, SC
"Pursuing a degree in computer information systems has proven to be an ideal choice by blending computer science, engineering and strategic thinking with business management components."
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Madeline Tharp '24
Hometown: Ferrum, Va.
"Computer engineering combines computer science and electrical engineering, which has given me a strong foundation in hardware and software development. I have also worked on robotics and application development projects."
ALT Madeline Tharp
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30 Nov 2023
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Matthew Binford, '24
Hometown: Rock Hill, SC
"I'm passionate about aerospace engineering since it's the discipline that will hopefully lead me to a career in the space industry. This field is rapidly developing and evolving every year."
ALT Aerospace Engineering student Matthew Binford.
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28 Nov 2023
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Korebami Adebajo '25
Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria
"Mechanical engineering is a field where you can be both a problem solver behind a computer screen and a hands-on engineer in the field. This diversity is what makes mechanical engineering so exciting and unique."
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Jake Brezner '25
Hometown: Andover, Massachusetts
"Biomedical engineering is the perfect intersection of science and technology, and health. It offers a unique opportunity to apply engineering principles and contribute to solving complex healthcare problems."
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Mason Kelley '25
Hometown: Pensacola, Florida
"I've seen chemical engineers firsthand scale up and design processes, implement safer designs and help reduce global environmental impacts. Every day, chemical engineers are changing the world for the better."
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Alex Anderson-McLeod '25
Hometown: Columbia, SC
"Electrical engineers are responsible for many of the innovations that have made today's electronic devices cheaper and more accessible. It's clear that they are crucial to the betterment of lives in modern times."
ALT Electrical Engineering student Alex-Anderson McLeod
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31 Oct 2023
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Dean Gerald '24
Hometown: Hartsville, SC
"Mechanical engineering is versatile, touching on many subject matters. This allows for mechanical engineers to be applicable in any space and add value to any project from design to implementation."
ALT Dean Gerald stands in front of a wind tunnel located in one of the CEC mechanical engineering labs. It is dedicated to producing an airstream of a known velocity past models of solid objects to investigate flow or the effect of wind on the full-size object.
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26 Oct 2023
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Jensen Young '25
Hometown: Greenville, SC
"In mechanical engineering, you study physics and explore how dynamic motion affects specific species of metals. I understand so much more about how the physical world works than I ever thought I would."
ALT Jensen Young helping with a summer camp at her internship at Renewable Water Resources.
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24 Oct 2023
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Mahi Patel '24
Hometown: Lexington, SC
"Developing digital products and services as a computer science professional helps us connect with communities. It's fun to see how innovation is quick but necessary, and I'm excited to make my mark in the world."
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17 Oct 2023
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Claire McGarvey - Mechanical Engineering '27
Hometown: Columbia, Maryland
"I believe that the broadness of mechanical engineering allows engineers to problem solve, create, and change the world in a personalized and unique manner."
ALT Claire McGarvey
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12 Oct 2023
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Ella Froedge '25
Hometown: Pelzer, SC
"I chose biomedical engineering because I want to make a difference in the lives of individuals by using the skills that I have obtained in the research and study of causes and treatments of neurological diseases."
ALT Ella Froedge
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10 Oct 2023
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Robert Hudson '24
Hometown: Myrtle Beach, SC
"Aerospace engineering is unique because we must design a structure capable of withstanding thousands of pounds of weight and the effects of friction for a spacecraft reentering the atmosphere at nearly 20,000 mph."
ALT Aerospace Engineering student Robert Hudson.
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Liz Hinkley '25
Hometown: Pembroke, Mass.
"When I found biomedical #engineering while researching majors, it seemed like the perfect fit. Biomedical engineering is a great major, even if you just have an interest in the advancement of the #medical field."
ALT Liz Hinkley
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Vansh Nagpal - Computer Science '25
Hometown: Charleston, SC
"I'm studying 5G networks and devices for pedestrian/vehicle detection to enhance the functionality of autonomous vehicles. This will help implement a system to reduce traffic accident deaths." #WhyEngineering
ALT Pictured: A deep learning-based approach for developing a system to detect pedestrians based on camera (top) and millimeter wave (red circuit board) data. Low visibility is simulated within the plastic cube using a fog machine.
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26 Sep 2023
#WhyEngineering?
Olivia Sherron - Chemical Engineering '25
Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC
"As someone who wants to work on the research & development side of pharmaceuticals, chemical engineering allows me to pursue those interests and learn the mechanics of chemical processing."
ALT Olivia Sherron
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12 Sep 2023
Lily Lamb, Computer Engineering, Dec. '23
"It's hard not to be passionate about a topic so fascinating and rife with potential. Computer engineering is the perfect mix of software and hardware, allowing concepts like robotics to flourish." #WhyEngineering @UofSCHealth
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12 Sep 2023
The CEC is excited to introduce our #WhyEngineering social media campaign. Learn more about our students' motivation or inspiration for why they decided to follow their passions in their chosen major. @UofSCHealth
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