Why Engineering? Jensen Young - Mechanical Engineering '25 Hometown: Greenville, South Carolina "I have an interest in materials science, and mechanical engineering has a special focus on the properties of individual materials. In mechanical engineering, you explore how dynamic motion affects specific species of metals and study physics on a macro scale. Virtually every course I've taken has been a specialized physics class, and I understand so much more about how the physical world works than I ever thought I would. Since mechanical engineering is grounded in large-scale physical reactions, the algebra and calculus within it are all applied in way that makes sense - there's no imaginary numbers to worry about." Pictured below: Jensen Young assists with a summer camp during her internship at Renewable Water Resources in Greenville, South Carolina.
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Why Engineering? Isabella Castellanos, '26, Biomedical Engineering Hometown: Irmo, South Carolina "I love the direct application biomedical engineering has to medicine, compared to other engineering disciplines. Being able to learn about general engineering concepts but also seeing them applied to the medical field is unique, and especially great for me, since I want to go into medicine. Having the opportunity to take into account the impact of your innovations on individual patients humanizes the field. Medicine is always evolving and so is engineering, so I really think it's a perfect fit."
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Chemical engineering Ph.D. candidate Hunter McRay is tackling one of today's biggest safety concerns: electric vehicle battery fires.
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Why Engineering? Sean Truesdale '25, Mechanical Engineering Hometown: Lancaster, South Carolina "Mechanical engineers are needed everywhere, no matter the field. We are needed in electrical, automotive, aerospace, industry and more. This is what makes mechanical engineering unique to me. We are diverse and able to make an impact on many different fields and applications. Our footprint spreads far, and we have the ability to contribute to everyday success for everyone."
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Professors Kevin Huang and Tanvir Farouk from the Department of Mechanical Engineering received significant accolades for their research and contributions from their respective professional organizations.
Two mechanical engineering professors earn Fellow and Associate Fellow recognition
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Why Engineering? Tutiana Davis '28, Biomedical Engineering Hometown: Boiling Springs, South Carolina "My mother fell ill to breast cancer almost five years ago. It was a really hard journey for her and my family. The one thing that helped my family and my mother get through these tough times was the different technologies that biomedical engineers designed and built to help people like my mother. After some time receiving help from different doctors and biomedical engineers, the technologies in biomedical engineering saved my mother's life. Thanks to the hard work of biomedical engineers, people like my mother can better fight different diseases, and I would like to be a part of such an amazing journey to the future of modern medicine."
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Instructor Azadeh Sepahvandi combines her passion for research into restoring and improving damaged tissues with a dedication to foster creativity and encourage her students to take an active role in their learning.
Sepahvandi displays passion for research and teaching
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Why Engineering? Jacob Boutin '28, Aerospace Engineering Hometown: Ladson, South Carolina "What I find unique about aerospace engineering that sets it apart from other disciplines is that it requires you to be both a specialist and generalist in the field simultaneously." In addition, freshman like Jacob can quickly become involved at the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing. Boutin is a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the American Society of Mechanical Engineering and Space Cocks Rocketry Club. He is also a member of the USC Student Government's Freshman Council.
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A high school chemistry assignment without any instructions did not deter Justin Jordan from pursuing STEM studies. Rather, it started a passion for chemical engineering.
Chemical engineering student pursues research, sustainability and sales
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Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Professor Shamia Hoque recently started a research project that aims to better understand the mechanisms driving the interaction of viruses within the built environment and surrounding surfaces.
Determining and preventing virus attachment and detachment to surfaces
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