Clemson STRIDE Spring 2026 ART Academy pitch competition
We are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the Spring STRIDE ART Academy, celebrated during our semester Pitch Competition on April 16th. 🧪🔬 ⚗️🧬 This cohort, comprised of over 12 dedicated teams, showcased a broad band of research, ranging from AI-powered innovations to advancements in healthcare and more. The afternoon featured seven compelling pitches […]
Clemson University leads S.C. universities in research activity, recognized by NSF
Clemson University was recently recognized by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as the most active research institution in South Carolina. Total research and development expenditures reached an all-time high at $339 million in 2024, the highest expenditure across all South Carolina universities according to the most recent NSF Higher Education Research and Development Survey. While the […]
Clemson welcomes STRIDE ART Academy Cohort 4 Spring 26 teams
We are pleased to welcome the members of Cohort 4 to the Clemson University STRIDE- ART Academy Spring 2026 class. This semester, Clemson University STRIDEÂ is proud to host 12 participants representing a diverse range of academic titles, from United Mechanical Endowed Associate Professor, Penney Endowed Distinguished Associate Professor, Tenured faculty, Associate/Assistant Professors to Postdoctoral Fellows. […]
STRIDE ART Co-PI & STRP awardee both recognized as two of the world’s top 2% most-cited researchersÂ
We would like to congratulate Shelia Cotten, Associate Vice President for Research Development (and Clemson University- STRIDE Co-PI) and Matthew Browning, Associate professor and director of the Clemson Virtual Reality and Nature Lab (and Clemson University- STRIDE STRP grant awardee), on being recognized as two of the world’s top 2% most-cited researchers. The list is curated by […]
Innovation Ambassador: Sagar Doshi
University of Delaware research scientist Sagar Doshi is pushing the boundaries of wearable technology with novel fabric-embedded sensors that deliver precise data on human movement with transformative potential for physical therapy, athletic performance and even infrastructure monitoring. Supported by pilot funding from the UD NSF Accelerating Research Translation program (NSF ART 2331440), Doshi’s work bridges […]
Clemson STRP (Seed Translational Research Project) FireReadyVR accepted to the Equalizer Startup program
Today, we are celebrating Dr. Olivia McAnirlin, Co-Director of the Clemson Virtual Reality and Nature Lab and a key leader behind FireReady Virtual Reality, for her acceptance to the 2026 Physical Sciences cohort of Equalize Startups with her project, FireReady VR. FireReady VR is a platform designed to support wildfire readiness through the use of […]
FSU Vice President for Research named Fellow of National Academy of Inventors
Florida State University Vice President for Research Stacey S. Patterson has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, an honor that is nationally recognized as the highest professional distinction awarded to academic inventors. “This prestigious recognition is a testament to Dr. Patterson’s remarkable track record of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit,” said FSU President […]
FSU Awards Seed Grants to Translational Research Projects
Florida State University has awarded more than $500,000 in seed funding to accelerate commercialization of university research with strong translational potential. Upon completion of a competitive process with 66 letters of intent and 30 applications, six projects were awarded. They range from an AI-assisted chemical analysis platform to a digital therapy for pediatric ADHD patients. The awards were made through IGNITE-FSU’s Seed Translational Research […]
Applications now open for Clemson STRIDE 2026 Seed Translational Research Project (STRP) grant
Clemson STRIDE ART Academy- We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for Cohort 4 of the STRIDE ART Academy, launching in Spring 2026. Over the course of seven weeks, participants will engage in meaningful conversations, learn from subject-matter experts, and build the capabilities needed to translate their research into real-world impact. This program […]
From Seed Funding to Innovation Ambassador
Researchers at the University of Delaware – led by Prof. Daniel Stevens (music theory) and Prof. Mathew Mauriello (computer science) – are developing a modular, web-based music-interaction platform designed to support children with autism by allowing them to customize and explore musical elements in real time. Supported in part by the UD NSF ART program […]