curf@clemson.edu's Latest Posts 02/26/24 How CURF is working to promote diversity in research Dear Colleagues, Diversity in research plays an integral role in advancing innovation and promoting unique perspectives. Different experiences and views result in diverse groups, leading to creative and impactful research. At CURF, we have been working to increase diversity in innovation through several initiatives. Graduate Student Outreach Graduate students contribute immensely to the Clemson University research enterprise. We have been… curf@clemson.edu 02/26/24 Recognizing the Cottle Group Since 2016, The Cottle Group, led by Dr. Renee Cottle, Assistant Professor of Bioengineering, has focused on developing cell-based gene therapy technologies and point-of-care devices to improve the lives of patients with inherited metabolic diseases. Many students, including well over 30 undergraduates, four master’s students, four PhD students, and one post- doctoral scholar, have been involved in this research over… curf@clemson.edu 02/26/24 Recognizing Dr. Frankie Felder Graduate students play an integral part in the production of knowledge at colleges, universities, and in society at large. At Clemson University, graduate student education has greatly contributed to the culture of academic excellence and Clemson’s quest for global impact for hundreds of years. Dr. Frankie Felder has been at the forefront of that quest since stepping foot on Clemson’s… curf@clemson.edu 11/27/23 End of Semester Achievements and Updates Dear Colleagues, Last month, we presented the significant accomplishments made possible by you and your hard work in fiscal year 2023 (FY23) to our Board of Directors. Composed of Clemson faculty, staff, alums, and industry personnel, our Board of Directors guides our quest towards advancing innovation. Thanks to your dedication to research and engagement with our office, FY23 was a… curf@clemson.edu 11/27/23 3MT Spotlight: Megan Pitz and Dasuni Rathnaweera This year, CURF was proud to sponsor the CURF-3MT People’s Choice Award for the Clemson University 3 Minute Thesis Competition. We are excited to announce two recipients for this year: Megan Pitz and Dasuni Rathnaweera. Congratulations to our Round 1 People’s Choice Award Winner, Megan Pitz! Megan grew up in East Tennessee and attended the University of Tennessee for her… curf@clemson.edu