AI Conference for Students
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
Explore hands-on experiences in applied AI, connect with industry, and learn how to design your future using emerging technology.
Contact & Visit the Career Innovation Lab
Location
Cooper Library, Room 309
Hours
Wednesdays, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Guest Speaker Series
Learn from industry leaders who’ve been where you are now. Join us in the lab almost every Wednesday for conversations about AI, careers, innovation, and life after Clemson.
In Person
Dinda de Klerk
BMW
Student Programs Operational Lead
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Cooper Library Room 309
Chick-fil-A will be provided
Career growth, mentorship, networking, professionalism, and Design Your Life insights.
In Person
Mitch Shue
Clemson & Morningstar
Professor & Former CTO
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Cooper Library Room 309
Chick-fil-A will be provided
Career advice, networking, and how AI is shaping early graduate careers.
Hybrid
Hanna Tischer
GE Vernova
Staff Data Scientist
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Cooper Library Room 416 via Teams
Chick-fil-A will be provided
How GenAI is used in industry, its impact on businesses, and advice for students entering the workforce.
About the Career Innovation Lab
The Career Innovation Lab helps Clemson students explore career paths, build professional skills, and prepare for a changing world of work. Through experiential learning, career design, and applied AI, the lab connects students with practical opportunities that support both personal growth and career readiness.
We create space for students to test ideas, build confidence, and gain real-world experience while learning how innovation and emerging technology are shaping the future.
How the CIL Can Help You
The CIL supports students through hands-on opportunities and personalized guidance in areas such as:
Julia Canali | jdamkec@clemson.edu
Mechanical Engineering
Year – Senior
Hometown – Curitiba, Brazil
Norah Train | ntrain@clemson.edu
Economics and Criminal Justice
Year – Senior
Hometown – Alpharetta, GA
Arianna Iparraguirre | aiparra@clemson.edu
Marketing
Year – Masters
Hometown – Miami, FL
Angel Feliz | afelizg@clemson.edu
Computer Science
Year – Junior
Hometown – Providence, RI
Molly Scholer | mschole@clemson.edu
Financial Management
Year – Junior
Hometown – Charleston, SC
Mikaela Beacham | mnbeach@clemson.edu
Marketing
Year – Graduate
Hometown – Lancaster, SC
Ava Snee | asnee@clemson.edu
Economics
Year – Senior
Hometown – Fort Mill, SC
CJ Daniel | clejahd@clemson.edu
Computer Science
Year – Sophomore
Hometown – Charleston, SC
Ryan Sula | rsula@clemson.edu
Marketing
Year – Senior
Hometown – Normandy Beach, NJ
Apurva Pillai | pillai4@clemson.edu
Computer Science
Year – Graduate
Hometown – India
Ryan Grant | rgrant4@clemson.edu
Marketing
Year – Graduate
Hometown – Toronto, ON
Aarav Chowbey | achowbe@clemson.edu
Computer Science
Year – Junior
Hometown – Greenville, SC
Brooke Male | bmale@clemson.edu
Management
Year – Senior
Hometown – Denver, NC
Brandon Campling | bcampli@clemson.edu
Supply Chain Management
Year – Sophomore
Hometown – Villa Hills, KY
Charlotte Bridges | cbridg4@clemson.edu
Management
Year – Junior
Hometown – Pittsburgh, PA
Reid Caulder | rcaulde@clemson.edu
Finance and Accounting
Year – Junior
Hometown – Florence, SC
