According to the Federal Railroad Administration Office of Safety Analysis, there were 112 reportable accidents recorded in South Carolina in 2022. With more than 150,000 miles of railroad tracks in the U.S., trespassing is the top cause of all railroad-related deaths.
A pair of alumni who work at ExxonMobil have both returned to the University of South Carolina for recruiting events. And over the years, their employer has taken notice of the talent and preparedness of Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing interns and alumni.
As a graduate research assistant under Electrical Engineering Assistant Professor Kristen Booth, Jack Hannum studies digital twins for naval power systems and electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft powertrains for NASA.
For the second consecutive year, Computer Science and Engineering Associate Professor Pooyan Jamshidi has received the Ten-Year Most Influential Paper Award at an international conference.
Thermoplastic polyurethanes are versatile materials found in numerous applications, ranging from automotive components and medical devices to footwear and electronic equipment. Their desirable properties include elasticity and durability, making them suitable for use as soft engineering plastics or alternatives to traditional vulcanized rubber.
USC alumnus David Prim has dedicated his career to fighting cardiovascular diseases — first as a researcher and now as a venture capitalist. He works for Broadview Ventures in Boston, helping the organization identify and invest in promising new technologies for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Aidan Billings followed his head and his heart when he came to the University of South Carolina. Billings, who also is in the South Carolina Honors College, didn’t think a career as a musician would provide the income he wanted for his life, so he chose engineering for that aspect. But the second violinist in USC’s Symphony Orchestra says he loves playing classical music and does it professionally with several orchestras in the state.
"That passion I had as a six-year-old drawing cars is still with me. Now I get to bring those dreams to life." - Bryn Dixon
Ricky Dash's research involves using machine learning to help improve treatments for osteoporosis.
Incorporating AI and machine learning is a promising technology for today's manufacturing networks. However, there is an increasing divide between large manufacturers and small and medium manufacturers in adopting digital tools and leveraging their benefits on resilience.
Gamecock football player William Joyce was one of the first students selected to participate in the 4+1 pathway partnership between the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing and the Darla Moore School of Business. The program prioritizes engineering and computing graduates for direct admissions into the Moore School's one-year Master of Business Administration or the Master of Science in Business Analytics programs.
In the Carolinas, there are more than 27,000 cybersecurity job openings, which is much higher than the number of graduates with the skills necessary to fill positions.
Sudden violent impact to the head, the kind that can happen in car crashes, football games and other activities, can shear and stretch brain tissue in ways that are very difficult to see. That’s why USC biomedical engineering assistant professor Ahmed Alshareef is part of a team studying the biomechanics of brain injuries with a goal of understanding exactly what happens dynamically to the brain during concussive events.
Three computer science undergraduates have teamed up to create an artificial intelligence toolkit designed to help students study more efficiently.
MCEC students from each of the 10 undergraduate programs will be recognized for their achievements at the university's annual Awards Day on April 17.
Embedded sensors, edge computing, machine learning and high-fidelity simulations are part of the toolkit for Paul Ziehl and the research team he works with at USC’s McNAIR Center for Aerospace Engineering and Research.
Over the past two years, the college has had the largest improvement in rankings of all engineering programs ranked in the top 100 nationally.
Department of Integrated Information Technology Chair Elizabeth Regan received the prestigious HIMSS Founder Award at the organization's 2025 Global Health Conference last month.
What began as a student project in Ramtin Zand’s course on neuromorphic computing—an area of computer science that designs artificial intelligence systems inspired by the human brain—has rapidly grown into an award-winning research initiative with real-world applications in education and AI.
The University of South Carolina is focused on the brain. From autism and aphasia to Alzheimer’s and other related dementias, university researchers are working across several academic disciplines to better understand how the brain works and to develop solutions that will improve people’s health.
Five faculty and one staff member were recently recognized for their excellence in research, teaching and service.
Capgemini, a global business and technology transformation company, is one of the top employers of MCEC graduates. The company has collaborated with the college to develop and teach a two-course certification track.
Generous engineering alumnus supporting engineering students, expanding USC sales programming
While machine learning continues to be implemented into more daily applications, large data centers that serve the workloads face challenges in keeping pace with current and future demand. But Computer Science and Engineering Assistant Professor Ramtin Zand may have a solution.
Brandon Palomino's impressive 17-year career has spanned nuclear design, oil and gas systems, energy transition, and financial risk management.
Considering how involved senior Valerie Sims has become at the college, it is hard to believe there was a time when she would return to her hometown every weekend and not want to return to campus.