Dr. Silvia Gilbert Middleton is a notable Clemson alum because she was one of the first three women to graduate in electrical and computer engineering (1975) from Clemson. She was also the first woman to graduate with a Masters degree in electrical and computer engineering (1976), and the first woman to graduate with a PHD from the College of Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering.
After her time at Clemson, she was the Assistant Dean of the William States Lee College of Engineering at UNC Charlotte for nine years before founding her own consulting company, Thinking Success.
Silvia has remained active with Clemson University by working with the NSF-funded engineering coalitions program, SUCCEED. She also has two nephews who are attending or have graduated from Clemson.
With female enrollment in science and engineering programs remaining stagnant for 25 years and females only making up 20% of existing enrollment in science and engineering programs at Clemson University, Sylvia is a role model for females anywhere who are interested in math and science. She has proved that any female can break stereotypes and topple barriers in a male dominated major and field.
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