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Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute

Our mission is to support and promote the work of Clemson students, faculty and staff towards enhancing the sport experience in mind, body and place.

09/08/2026

Congratulations to RHBSSI Faculty Fellow Christopher Chouinard on earning an National Science Foundation CAREER grant for his five-year project researching identifying illicit drugs.

We are proud to support Christopher's dedication to anti-doping by distinguishing the differences between similar drugs. You can learn more about Christopher's research at the link in out bio.

09/07/2026

Happy Motorsports Monday!

Clemson alum from Clemson Automotive Engineering, Jack Hobbs, ‘25, is making his mark on the world of motorsports.

Co-founder of Clemson Tiger Racing, Hobbs went on to found the Collegiate Racing Series (CRS) which just announced a strategic partnership with the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA).

Click the link in our bio to read more!

09/02/2026

You're Invited to RECESS!

The Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute is pleased to host its third annual RECESS Symposium—Research and Creative Endeavors in the Sports Sciences—a showcase of innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration within the sport science community. Held over three days, RECESS brings together students, faculty, industry professionals, and community partners to highlight emerging research and advances in the fields of motorsports, human performance, and the broader sport science industry.

The symposium will feature student and faculty presentations, opportunities for meaningful dialogue and networking, and a celebration of the work being conducted across these disciplines. The event will conclude with a keynote address from a distinguished speaker, followed by awards and recognitions honoring excellence in research and engagement.

Stay tuned for more updates!

08/31/2026

Happy !

We are excited to relaunch our Motorsports Monday series as we close out National Motorsports Awareness Month! For the first Motorsport Monday of the semester, we chatted with the leaders of Clemson’s student motorsport organizations to hear about their involvement and passion for motorsports.

08/28/2026

RHBSSI is proud to introduce its team of seven student interns for Fall 2026!

The team includes three returning students and four new interns who will help advance the Institute’s mission while preparing for the third annual RECESS Symposium in November. We’re excited to see all that this group will contribute.

Read more about them at the link in our bio!

08/14/2026

In May, Brook Russell, Ph.D., presented an invited talk at the American Statistical Association’s Virtual Sports Analytics Conference on two collaborative research projects examining speed and athleticism among NFL players.

These projects emerge from a partnership with Paul Hogan, Clemson’s senior assistant football strength and conditioning coach.

As a faculty fellow and an associate professor in the Clemson University School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, Russell examines what happens at the far edges of a data set: human performance at the extremes.

Read more about his research at the link in our bio.

08/12/2026

We are pleased to announce the four recipients of our 2026-2027 multidisciplinary research grants!

Totaling more than $100,000, the awards will support research projects during the 2027 fiscal year and bring together principal investigators from Clemson’s College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences (CECAS), College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS), College of Education (COE) and College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences (CAFLS).

Made possible through the generous endowment of Mr. Bob Brooks ’60, the Institute’s Collaboration Grants Program supports faculty partnerships that tackle significant scientific and societal challenges in sport and advance its mission of improving the human condition through sport.

Congratulations to this year’s grant recipients and research teams! Learn more about the funded projects at the link in our bio.

08/07/2026

Kathryn Kisska-Schulze, J.D., LL.M., faculty fellow of the Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute, was recently interviewed by The Advocate about LSU’s forthcoming unveiling of a new revenue-generating plan for college athletics.

She explained that athletic departments are under “absolute financial pressure,” driving them to pursue revenue models that barely existed a few years ago to help fund player compensation.

Read the article at the link in our story.

08/05/2026

August is National Motorsports Awareness Month!

To kick things off, we're breaking down one of the biggest questions in racing: Why are Formula 1 and NASCAR so different?

The answer goes beyond speed. Each series was engineered with a different purpose in mind. From the cars they drive to the tracks they race on, every design choice reflects a unique approach to competition.

Swipe through to learn more.

08/04/2026

Congratulations to our RHBSSI faculty fellows on their recent publications!

Read their featured articles in our newsletter later this month.

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