Thomas Green Clemson Award
Alumni Distinction
Thomas Green Clemson Academy Awards
The Thomas Green Clemson Academy of Engineers and Scientists was established to give special recognition to alumni and friends of the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences (CECAS) who have made major contributions to their professions and have brought significant distinction to the college and university.
Membership in the academy is the highest honor bestowed by Clemson’s College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. Fewer than 0.2 percent of alumni are inducted into the academy. Each honoree was recognized for outstanding career achievements, significant contributions to society through professional or service activities, or notable contributions to engineering or science practice.
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2024 Award Winners
Three new members were inducted into the Thomas Green Clemson Academy of Engineers and Scientists. Russ Esmacher, Wilbur “Billy” Powers and Edward A. Rose became the newest members in the academy, the college’s highest honor.
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Clemson University’s largest college inducted four alumni into the Thomas Green Clemson Academy of Engineers and Scientists. Marshall Brown, Harold Gillens, John Witherspoon Gilpin, and Jeff Schmersal became the newest members in the academy, the college’s highest honor.
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2022 Award Winners
Clemson welcomed three of their own into the Thomas Green Clemson Academy of Engineers and Scientists. The new members are Rebecca Copenhaver DeLegge, Craig Fallon and Robert Fjeld.
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Some of Clemson University’s top alumni gathered to welcome three new members into the Thomas Green Clemson Academy of Engineers and Scientists. The new entrants are Larry Dooley, Sean L. Jones and Jane A. McLamarrah.
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2020 Award Winners
Clemson University’s largest college inducted four alumni into the Thomas Green Clemson Academy of Engineers and Scientists. Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, J. Richard Cottingham, Mike Mansuetti and Tony Mathis are the academy’s newest members.
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Marshall Brown
Harold Gillens
John Witherspoon Gilpin
Jeff Schmersal
Rebecca Copenhaver DeLegge
Craig Fallon
Robert Fjeld
Larry Dooley
Sean L. Jones
Jane A. McLamarrah
Judith C. (Charlie) Blackwell-Thompson
Richard J. (Dick) Cottingham
Michael Mansuetti
Anthony Mathis
I.V. Hall
Denise R. Simmons
Vanessa Wyche
W.C. "Chip" Hood, Jr.
Raymond E. Jones
Kenneth L. Smith
Steven B. Tipping (Posthumous)
Janine Anthony Bowen Esq.
Robert Hambright
Mitch Norville
Dean Emeritus of Engineering and Science
Alumni Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy
Father of Agricultural Engineering in SC
Founder, Clemson University
