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Lillian Wilson, a double major in Chemistry and Biochemistry with a perfect 4.0 GPA from Medina, NY, was awarded the Sophomore Award for Biology, given annually to the biology major with the highest cumulative GPA after three semesters of study. She was also selected for the Egon Matijevic Endowed Chemistry Scholarship, an honor bestowed upon an outstanding undergraduate student in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Clarkson University is proud to announce that Frank Consolazio, a Mechanical Engineering major, has been named a recipient of the prestigious Micron Summer Research Scholarship.

Four Clarkson Materials Advantage Student Chapter members, Damon Brownell '25, Mech E; Akari Harada '26, Mech E; Jide Oyerinde MS'24, PhD '25 Materials Science; and Seyi Oluwadare MS'25, Mech E, PhD Student, participated in a Congressional Visit Day during the Materials Advantage National Conference in Washington, D.C., last week. As part of their Congressional Visit Day, the students engaged in eight bipartisan meetings with Senate and House staff.

The Clarkson University Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) Equestrian Team concluded an impressive Fall 2024 show season this November at St. Lawrence University. Looking ahead, Clarkson is proud to have three talented riders advancing to the Zone 2 Region 2 Regional competition on March 29, 2025, at St. Lawrence University. The qualifiers are: Lara Van Putten '25 - competing in Limit Fences & Limit Flat Lauren Duchscherer '25 - competing in Novice Nikki Fink '27 - competing in Novice Special recognition goes to Molly Gifford '24, who ended her IHSA career on a high note with a first-place finish. Over her time with the team, she earned an impressive 168 points, served as Vice President of the Equestrian Club for two years, and led as captain of the IHSA Team for four years. Her dedication and leadership have left a lasting impact on both the club and the team. The entire Clarkson community wishes Molly continued success in her professional and riding endeavors. Clarkson University is incredibly proud of these outstanding students and their achievements, both in the arena and beyond. Their hard work and commitment exemplify the spirit of excellence that defines Clarkson.

A team of four Clarkson University mechanical engineering students has achieved an extraordinary feat by placing second in the prestigious Walt Disney Imagineering Imaginations Design Competition.

Students from Clarkson University were awarded bachelor's, masters and doctoral degrees this winter on December 14, 2024.

Students from Clarkson University were awarded bachelor's, masters and doctoral degrees this spring on May 11, 2024.

Clarkson University's Baja SAE Student Projects for Engineering Experience and Design (SPEED) Team is proud to announce an exciting collaboration with Teknic, a US-based brushless servo motor manufacturer. As part of a senior Capstone project, a team of engineering students is developing a Shock Dynamometer, a crucial piece of testing equipment that will benefit not only the Baja team, but also the electric and internal combustion Formula SAE student teams at Clarkson.

For the third straight year, the Waddington Museum and Historian benefitted from the talents of students from the Honors program at Clarkson University. Clarkson University students Catherine Koran '27 of Collegeville, PA, Remington (Remy) Hafer '27 of Sherman, CT, Lauren Nelson '27 of Scottsville, NY, Lucas Lacerda '27 of Plymouth, MA, and Keona Ly '27 or Halfmoon, NY played a big role in helping with Waddington's Celebration of History in October. The students helped with organizing and setting up the exhibits and were present during the event to help with set up, recording, interacting with attendees, and clean-up. They also helped create and organize museum collections and files. "I have been happy to be a part of the Clarkson Honors program for the past three years. I have met some wonderful students working in this program," Waddington Historian Kathy Putney said. "Our museum space is very small but the students have helped me to sort and organize many of the boxes and files that would have taken me years to go through." Hafer was responsible for reproducing a pre-Seaway map of St. Lawrence Avenue, which showed the location of the businesses, houses and land that was taken by Seaway construction. He then overlaid a Google map showing what the street looks like today to give people an idea of how much it changed. It was a big hit during the event. In their end-of-semester presentation, the group highlighted the experiences they were given and the opportunities they had to grow as individuals because of their experiences. The students appreciated the opportunity to learn about Waddington's local history and form a deeper connection with the local community. "Thank you so much for the opportunity to work with you and your sisters at the museum this fall. My time there didn't feel like merely putting in hours - it was getting to know a new community and gaining a greater appreciation for local history," Koran wrote in her thank you to Putney. "Before I worked with you, I had never heard of the St. Lawrence Seaway and I didn't really know much about the local history of Waddington and the North Country outside of Clarkson. I loved getting to hear and see the stories that I never would have been able to find anywhere else. I was floored by how tight-knit Waddington is as a community - how well everyone knows each other, and how much people are involved and care about their neighbors and the community at large." "The Lost Villages event created a particular impact on me," Koran added. "It was amazing to see so many people turn up and to talk to them as they identified their younger selves and family homes in the exhibits. It was then that I truly got to appreciate just what the museum does to preserve the people of Waddington, both past and present, and the locations and items that have made up their lives." Putney is grateful for the students' help on these projects, but also appreciates the opportunity to share her passion for local history. "I enjoy learning about their life and where they come from, and watching the change in them as they learn about our small town history. It makes me smile to see how excited they get when they read a story or document that was written 150 years ago," she said. "I think it's important for students to get out into the local communities and see things from a different perspective. Learning about our past history is important for our future. I would like to thank Professor Krueger for always including the Waddington Museum and look forward to many more years of working with Clarkson University." Kate Krueger, Director of Clarkson Honors, is also deeply grateful for the partnership with Putney and the Waddington History Museum. "This has been such an impactful experience for all our students," Krueger said. "Kathy, her sisters, and the Waddington community have opened their arms to our Clarkson students and we couldn't be happier to be a part of preserving this local history."

A group of Clarkson University students recently presented their research at the Psychonomic Society 65th Annual Meeting in New York City in November.

Students have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2024 semester at Clarkson University

From October 23 through October 26, five students in Clarkson University's Bioengineering Research Education to Accelerate Innovation in STEM (BOREALIS) Scholars program, Rose Leader, Ciara Nuesi, Youse Garcia, Joshuana Korvie, and Habiba Boureima, attended the 2024 Biomedical Engineering Society National Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. A part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Educational Diversity (ESTEEMED) Research Education Experiences programs, the BOREALIS Scholars program is a research education program designed to advance the diversity of the bioengineering research workforce by creating a pathway to graduate study and research in bioengineering for students from sociodemographically diverse backgrounds. This competitive cohort program currently enlists six Clarkson University undergraduate students in their first and second years. As part of the conference programming, the students had the opportunity to attend plenary and keynote talks, network with peers from other institutions as well as faculty and industry leaders from around the world, and attend concurrent scientific oral and poster presentations. Three of the BOREALIS Scholars had scientific abstracts accepted for presentation and presented posters on research conducted in their first and second years at Clarkson University. Rose Leader, a second-year student majoring in Mechanical Engineering, presented on 'Novel Method of Delivering Low Dose Ionizing Radiation to Breast Epithelial Cells,' work done in collaboration with Ron and Jane Lindsay Family Innovation Professor and Chair of Bioengineering at Clemson University Delphine Dean during a summer National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. Ciara Nuesi, a second-year student majoring in Civil Engineering, presented on 'RNAi Analysis of Patterning Factors in the Drosophila Thoracic Peripheral Nervous System', work done in collaboration with Clarkson University Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biology Ginger Hunter. Youse Garcia, a first-year student majoring in Aerospace Engineering, presented on 'Evalulation of Grasps and Manipulation to Advance Prosthetic Hands', work done in collaboration with Clarkson University Associate Professor and Executive Officer of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Kevin Fite. As part of BOREALIS support, the Scholars also had the opportunity to have a private networking dinner with Clarkson University alum Deja Robinson, who currently works as a Medical Device Reviewer for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as Adjunct Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Laurel Kuxhaus, who currently serves as a Program Officer at the NIH, allowing the scholars to explore bioengineering careers and build networks outside of academia and industry. For more information on the BOREALIS Scholars Program, click here.

Students have been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2024 semester at Clarkson University

Jide Oyerinde, a Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering PhD graduate student, won second place in the 2024 Fluxtrol Student Research Competition and a $1000 prize at the just concluded 29th IFHTSE2024/IMAT2024 World Congress. Jide's work focuses on the microstructural evolution in high-entropy alloys and its effect on their mechanical properties. His research supervisors are Prof. Ioannis Mastorakos, Prof. Philip Yuya, and Prof. Ajit Achuthan. He also serves as the president of Clarkson University's Material Advantage club. The International Federation for Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering (IFHTSE) World Congress and International Materials Application & Technologies (IMAT) recently hosted the conference/exposition in Cleveland, Ohio. The Fluxtrol Student Research Competition is a mark of excellence in the field of thermal processing. This prestigious accolade, with a monetary value courtesy of Fluxtrol Inc., is bestowed upon student winners whose research is deemed by judges to be of extraordinary quality and impact. It is a testament to the high standards and innovative spirit of the field. The Fluxtrol Student Research Competition is a competition-based award and recognition program for young, innovative scientists/professionals seeking to encourage participation in the ASM International Federation for Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering and to provide attractive offers and opportunities in the worldwide Thermal Processing community. Fluxtrol and ASM solicits abstract submissions based on thermal processing of metal/metal-containing components for this competition. Review/Format: This is a two-phase competition/award. Phase 1: students will prepare a poster highlighting their work and present it during a special poster session during IFHTSE World Congress 2024. The submitted posters will be evaluated by an international team of thermal processing professionals from both academia and industry. The student posters with the highest cumulative scores from the judges will be named semi-finalists, and the student authors will be invited to present their work orally in a special session during IFHTSE World Congress 2024. Phase 2: Semi-finalists selected from the poster session will then give an oral presentation. Presentations will be no more than 7 minutes in length, with 3 minutes for questions from the judges. Each oral presentation will be evaluated and scored for originality, experimental and research results, and presentation style. To be eligible, a researcher must be a student who is currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at a University, Institute, or College (University) or is within one year of graduation but conducted the research while still enrolled at a University, having completed an aspect of thermal processing research.

Clarkson University's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering recently held its annual MAE Award, and the MAE Awards Committee has announced Sandeep Khadka as the winner of the department's 2024 award for Best Graduate Student Research Paper. This award is given in recognition of exemplary graduate student led research published in the 2023 calendar year. In making the selection for this award, the faculty committee considered both the quality of the paper itself and the importance of its findings to its field. Khadka was lead author on a paper titled, "Laves Phase and Equiaxed Grains Formation in Directed Energy Deposited AlCuFeNiTi High Entropy Alloy." The article was published in Journal of Alloys and Compounds, which is one of the top ranked journals in its field. The work describes an innovative approach to additive manufacturing employing high entropy alloys, which is a class of metals in which five or more elements are combined in nearly equal proportions. The resulting material demonstrated an equiaxed grain morphology, which is typically difficult to achieve in an additively manufactured high entropy alloy and results in superior mechanical properties and thermal stability.

Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Read about some of the new students who will attend Clarkson University as members of the Class of 2025.