E-Mail COLUMBIA, SC - January 26, 2021 - University of South Carolina (UofSC) Distinguished Professor Michael Sutton was awarded the Society of Engineering Science's (SES) Engineering Science Medal for his "pioneering contributions" to the fields of experimental solid mechanics and materials characterization through his creation of digital image correlation technology (DIC). The recognition highlights the increasing importance of the DIC technology that is now used in nearly every field of engineering. Today, NASA uses the DIC technology for structures and materials testing. It's used by Proctor and Gamble to assess the effectiveness of their anti-wrinkle creams. The U.S. Army uses it to make its equipment more resistant to the shock of explosions. It's helping increase railway safety, the effectiveness of bridge inspections, and the reliability of manufacturing standards.