University of South Carolina researcher receives SES Engineering Science Medal
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 Pr...