Molinaroli College of Engineering and ComputingAt a Glance
The Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing fosters innovation by preparing students to develop technologies that will improve our lives and society.
The college is committed to preparing the next generation of problem solvers and innovators by giving them opportunities to gain valuable experience through industry internships and working with multidisciplinary teams in sponsored research projects. This helps our graduates hone the unique values and expertise that are nationally recognized to distinguish them in professional settings. According to the 2020-21 first destination/graduation survey, the average salary for our new graduates is $70,247.
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New engineering professor Thor Wuest prepares students for careers on the cutting edge
Newly hired Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing professor Thorsten "Thor" Wuest is a recognized thought leader in smart manufacturing. As South Carolina experiences record manufacturing job growth, Wuest sees an opportunity for USC’s engineering graduates to keep that momentum going.
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Championship Run: 2024 year in review
From a national championship and record research funding to a major engineering gift and a host of academic awards, 2024 was a banner year for USC.
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USC-led center spurs scientific improvements to catalyst preparation
One-third of the world’s GDP depends on chemical catalysts, and an industry-university research center led by USC is helping its members better understand how those chemical reaction boosters can be tweaked for peak efficiency.
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Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries
Flooding from hurricanes Helene and Milton inflicted billions of dollars in damage across the Southeast. It caused dozens of electric vehicles and other battery-powered objects, such as scooters and golf carts, to catch fire. Many consumers are unaware of this risk, and lithium-ion batteries are widely used in EVs, e-bikes and cordless power tools. Here is what owners should know about water and the risk of battery fires.
Start at the Top
Students learn from top faculty in aerospace, biomedical, chemical, mechanical, civil, nuclear, electrical, computer science and engineering, and integrated information technology. Courses include ultra-modern essentials such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, virtual reality and more. Find a leading education and more within one of the Southeast’s largest engineering facilities.
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