SC EPSCoR State Committee Members
The South Carolina EPSCoR State Committee brings together the leaders of the academic institutions and government agencies involved in carrying out EPSCoR objectives, and therefore oversees the coordination of initiatives across EPSCoR and IDeA funded programs.
*Member, Executive Committee
†Chair term: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025
Elected Members (Godwin and Wheeler) Term July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2024

*† Dr. Daniel Noneaker
Clemson University

*Dr. Tanju Karanfil
Vice President for Research
Clemson University
(non-voting)

Dr. Nadim Aziz
South Carolina Research Authority

Dr. Mark Barnes

*Dr. Lori L. McMahon
Medical University of South Carolina

Kenneth R. Deans., Jr.
Health Sciences South Carolina

Elbert Malone
South Carolina State University

*Dr. Godwin Mbamalu
Benedict College

Michael Matthews
University of South Carolina

*Dr. Prakash Nagarkatti
University of South Carolina
(non-voting)

*Bob Quinn
South Carolina Research Authority

Susie Shannon

Kelly Steinhilper
South Carolina Tech College System

*Dr. John Wheeler
Furman University

Nancy Conwell
SC Dept of Commerce
Emeritus Members
Innovation Manager SC Dept of Commerce

SmartState Endowed Chair in Proteomic Biomarkers Professor Medical University of South Carolina

Associate Provost of Sponsored Programs and Research South Carolina State University

Associate Vice President for Research Benedict College

Associate Provost for Integrative Science Furman University

Vice President for Research Medical University of South Carolina

Medical University of South Carolina

Claflin University