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Clarkson University graduate students Robert Arcate and Sean Willis developed a system that enables autonomous vehicles to safely navigate construction zones by detecting traffic cones, lane shifts, and road closures in real time and generating alternate routes. Their research, which earned fourth place at the 2026 Designs for Safety Competition during the World Traffic Safety Symposium, explores practical ways to improve roadway safety and autonomous vehicle reliability in changing traffic environments.

Students have been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester at Clarkson University

Students have been named Presidential Scholars for the Spring 2026 semester at Clarkson University.

Undergraduates Makayla Kepner from Watervliet, NY and Genevieve Mucitelli from Buffalo, NY, along with recent graduate Naana Hutchful from Hangzhou, China, presented original research at the 2026 Society for Personality and Social Psychology Annual Convention in Chicago, one of the field's leading international gatherings.

Clarkson University students received awards for their academic and research accomplishments at University Recognition Weekend on March 10, 2026.

Students from Clarkson University were awarded bachelor's, masters and doctoral degrees this winter on December 13, 2025.

Students have been named Presidential Scholars for the Fall 2025 semester at Clarkson University.

Students have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester at Clarkson University

Four Clarkson University students have been awarded scholarships through the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Power and Energy Society (PES) Scholarship Plus Initiative for the 2025-26 academic year. Among them, one student was also selected as a 2025-26 John W. Estey Outstanding Scholar, one of the highest regional honors presented by IEEE PES.

Clarkson University's Chem-E-Car team earned a top-five finish at the 2025 AIChE Annual Student Conference, placing fifth out of 53 teams from around the world at the National Chem-E-Car Competition held in Boston, Mass.

Students in the Clarkson Construction Engineering Management (CEM) Program, Student Projects in Engineering Experience and Design (SPEED) teams, took home hardware from the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 1 competition.

Ellis Snyder, a junior civil engineering student at Clarkson University from Freehold, NY, recently created interactive maps for the Indian River Lakes Conservancy (IRLC), a nonprofit group in Jefferson County that works to protect land and water in the Indian River watershed.

Clarkson University Honors student Kirby Davidson from Red Hook, NY, has been selected for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Collegiate Leadership Institute (CLI), a competitive national program that runs from August through February and develops leadership, communication, and career-readiness skills for emerging engineers. SWE's CLI offers virtual programming, including workshops and networking, focused on leadership development, professional preparation, and structured mentorship with engineering professionals. Participants build confidence, strengthen communication and teamwork, and connect with a national network of peers, mentors, and industry partners.

Clarkson University environmental engineering student Rochelle Daniels has been awarded a $4,000 scholarship from the New York Water Environment Association.

Clarkson University's Rocketry Team achieved an impressive 21st-place finish out of more than 90 universities at the International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC). The team's rocket reached an altitude of 10,350 feet, surpassing the competition's target of 10,000 feet. This milestone demonstrates both precision engineering and the dedication of the students involved. Team members include Matt Barnhart of Dover, MA; Sigmond Kukla of Pittsburgh, PA; Coby Roberts of Buffalo, NY, Morgan Mitzkovski of Orchard Park, NY, Alex Rosmarino of Gloversville, NY; Dan Galko of Austin, TX; Anthony Halliday of Kattskill Bay, NY; Hailey Meagher of Harrisville, NY; Lucas Monroe of Walworth, NY; Fred Beck of Peru, NY; Elena Goldman of North Tonawanda, NY, Levi Stauffer of Nicholville, NY, and Alex Black of Alexandria, VA. IREC brings together university teams from around the world to design, build, and launch high-powered rockets, testing engineering skill, teamwork, and innovation. Clarkson's strong showing highlights the university's commitment to hands-on learning and student-driven research.

Clarkson University has awarded 14 students with the 2025 Gene Haas Foundation Scholarship. This recognition supports students pursuing careers in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining and advanced manufacturing, skills they've been honing through hands-on experience in Clarkson's labs and machine shop.

Two Clarkson University students, recent graduate Nabiha Madre of Atco, NJ and rising senior Jacob Inyang of Pewaukee, WI, presented their research at the prestigious Association for Psychological Science (APS) Annual Convention, held in Washington, D.C., this May.

Students from Clarkson University were awarded bachelor's, masters and doctoral degrees this spring on May 10, 2025.

Students have been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester at Clarkson University

Two Clarkson undergraduates have been awarded prestigious scholarships by the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Foundation.

Two Clarkson undergraduates have been awarded prestigious scholarships by the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Foundation.

Students have been named Presidential Scholars for the Spring 2025 semester at Clarkson University.

Clarkson junior aerospace engineering student Jack Snyder, from Potsdam, NY placed second in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Region 1 student conference undergraduate paper competition, which was held March 20 and 21 in Montreal.

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 Isabella Ponzi, a Mechanical Engineering student in The Clarkson School and Honors Program, has been awarded a highly competitive Micron 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.

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.

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.

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.

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