Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute

Dr. Robert Prucka, one of RHBSSI’s legacy professors, was recently elected one of the newest fellows in SAE International, an association of about 200,000 members. The SAE Fellow Membership designation is awarded to an elite group of professionals in the automotive, commercial vehicle, and aerospace industries who have made a significant impact on mobility. They elect only about 20 new fellows a year, making it an exceptional professional distinction. Prucka’s dedication to automotive research and education of future automobile engineers has made him the ideal candidate for this honor. We are so proud of Dr. Prucka and cannot wait to see what he does next! To learn more, click here: https://lnkd.in/ermZ2zva

Almost 2 weeks after RECESS and we’re still celebrating a superb statline! We want to thank all who participated, from the 150 attendees to the 2 student clubs and everyone in between. Stay tuned for details on RECESS 2025! ✨

Study Spotlight! 🔆 We are excited to share Clemson FNPS's research in sports helmet safety with Greg Batt! Read more about it: https://lnkd.in/ew8ij-6q #ClemsonFNPS

Gain hands-on experience in communications and events with the Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute for the spring 2025 semester! The Institute is now accepting applications for three part-time internship positions. The deadline to apply is November 29. For more information on available positions, visit ClemsonJobLink and search “Robert H. Brooks,” or click here: https://lnkd.in/gj4fxf2e

We are delighted to have amazing Clemson University faculty like Rikishi T. Smith-Rey, Ph.D. from sports communication, and many others from departments and sports programs across campus, in our cohort of fellows! #ClemsonFamily

Proud to be apart of the Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute, and to have won my first GRIT Award (on top of our Clemson PRTM - Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management mini-golf team win)!

We couldn't have asked for a better 'events' intern to help launch RECESS this year! Thank you, Kyler Blose, and team for making our first-ever sports science symposium a success. #ClemsonStudents

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃👻 We got into the Halloween spirit with a team meeting featuring some rather wicked costumes! At the meeting, we recapped RECESS and highlighted some of the positives of the event. We also discussed what we have in the pipeline, so get ready for more spook-tacular events and speakers. Wishing everyone a happy and safe Halloween from all of us at the RHBSSI (and CU Summer Scholars)!

UPDATE: Please note that the location for tonight’s documentary film screening has changed to Freeman Auditorium (078) across the street from Hunter Hall. Time remains the same. Join us TONIGHT at 6 PM in the Hunter Auditorium (Room 100) for the premiere film screening of Felipe Bertazzo Tobar's documentary film, “The Match That Not Every Club Wants to Play”. This 35-minute documentary is about Real Madrid’s and FC St. Pauli’s experiences from authoritarian regimes and shows how heritage and tourism can promote historical awareness and inaccurate pasts. Come enjoy light refreshments while watching this innovative film. To RSVP, click here: https://lnkd.in/e9Ysn4FY

On October 18, RHBSSI sponsored the Brook T. Smith Launchpad’s inaugural Sports Entrepreneurship Symposium. At the event, Interim Director, John DesJardins, spoke on sports science and education at Clemson University. Did you know that Clemson offers over 55 courses in sport, spanning 15 departments and 7 colleges? The event consisted of a multitude of guest speakers and panel discussions, spanning topics from AI’s impact on data analysis to new business opportunities through NIL. We look forward to working with Clemson Entrepreneurs more in the future. To learn more about the symposium as well as the sport courses offered at Clemson, click here: https://lnkd.in/ezFxpTDU