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The College of Science brings together the fields of mathematics, physical sciences and life sciences to give them additional attention and focus from faculty and students who are driven by curiosity and the goal of improving the lives of everyone around them. From the research lab to the field, the College of Science maintains a clear focus on searching for the discoveries of the future.

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Kaustubha Qanungo, a lecturer in the Clemson University College of Science, uses magnetic fidget toys to help teach the structure of viruses to his Introduction to Virology class

Clemson lecturer uses toys to teach students about viruses

Artist's concept of an X-flare from the supermassive black hole in a distant galaxy called Markarian 335.

Black (Hole) Friday is approaching: 5 things you should know about one of the universe’s biggest mysteries

Biological sciences student Rachelle Hales wears an orange sweater and jeans and is standing with her hands on her hips in a plaza with a military statue.

Service beyond the soldier: Rachelle Hales advocates for Clemson’s military-affiliated community

Comparing research in industry and academia focus of panel discussion with Clemson alumni and faculty

A portrait of Eva Murphy, recipient of the Kenyon Fairey Award, posing in front of a tree on Clemson University's campus.

Mathematics Ph.D. student Eva Murphy receives Dr. Kenyon Fairey Annual Doctoral Fellowship

Man wearing a suit and sunglasses stands in front of a sign at the Clemson University Center for Human Genetics.

New genetics research aims to help researchers and doctors better predict disease risk in individuals

Two men wearing lab coats look at a colorful molecule on a computer screen

Novel approach gives researchers unprecedented view of protein that plays a role in neurological disorders

Man wearing safety goggles and blue lab coat looks at machine in lab.

How three Clemson scientists are weaving chemistry research into real-world solutions

Trudy Mackay is director of Clemson University's Center for Human Genetics.

Researchers seek to unravel the mystery of susceptibility to drug addiction

Josh, Kendall, Hunter and Ashley Rickey.

A family affair: Clemson graduates and surgeons Ashley and Josh Rickey

A collection of photos of the 18 new students in the National and Breakthrough Scholar Programs at Clemson University.

Premier scholars programs welcome 18 new students

A woman looks inside research equipment and works through protective plastic sleeves.

Meet a Scientist: Anna Seekatz

Applications now being accepted for College of Science’s Catalyst Competition

Keri Sather-Wagstaff wearing a black and white dress standing in the green space near Long Hall

Sather-Wagstaff will focus on diversity, equity, inclusion in STEM as an NSF program officer

Lady wearing blue lab coat scoops fish out of a small tank with a net

Research could lead to precision therapies for inflammatory diseases

Clemson Rhodes Scholar and biochemistry senior Louise Franke

How her Clemson Experience led to becoming a Rhodes Scholar: Louise Franke, ’22

Woman wearing a blue lab coat and a periodic table mask holds a test tube with a red substance in it as another woman in a blue lab coat looks at it.

Julia Brumaghim named American Chemical Society Fellow

rock rattlesnake

Where are the venomous snakes? An app created by a Clemson scientist can tell you

Clemson University’s COSMIC and PEER & WISE Programs Receive INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine’s 2022 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award

Anholt standing, Mackay sitting in lab

Genetics symposium showcases cutting edge research while honoring Mackay, Anholt

Yao Wang

Physics’ Yao Wang wins prestigious U.S. DOE Early Career Award

Winding path leads Ph.D. mathematics student Jakini Kauba to Clemson

Keisha Cook works on the computer

Mathematician Keisha Cook receives MSEC Early Career Fellowship

‘Ma’ and ‘Pa’ Bishop continue to make a difference to Clemson chemistry students

black and white photo of Gregor Mendel

Happy 200th birthday, Gregor Mendel: 5 ways the “father of modern genetics” impacted your life today

Astronaut Scholarship recipients Gabe Cutter and Grant Wilkins

Two nominations for competitive Astronaut Scholarship nets rare double award for Clemson Honors students

Discovery brings scientists one step closer to solving century-old cosmic ray mystery

Ph.D. student Brandon Sanders picked Clemson after attending STEM All In

After STEM All In, Ph.D. student Brandon Sanders no longer fought attending Clemson

man wearing blue lab coat looks at a piece of physics lab equipment

Clemson physicist earns prestigious junior faculty award

Clemson’s Project WISE summer camp gets 7th and 8th-graders excited about STEM careers

A collage of pictures of Clemson University students who received Gilman scholarships in 2022.

A record 27 prestigious Gilman Scholarships awarded to Clemson University students

White man wearing orange vest writing on a modern black board

Chris McMahan named American Statistical Association fellow

Aidan Rhodes uses a hammer and anvil to design a piece of metal artwork.

New public art in Kinard Laboratory unites art and science

Jennifer Mason works with a human cell culture in a science lab

Better understanding of DNA repair protein could lead to novel cancer therapies

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Clemson Welcomes Full Inaugural Cohort of Students into Bridge to Doctorate Program

Clemson University Physics Associate Professor Xian Lu sits at the computer

Looking for ANSWERS: NSF grant boosts effort to better understand what controls space weather