CofC Honors Class of 2022, the PowerPoint for this summer’s orientation sessions can be found here!
The Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS)
ABRCMS is one of the nation’s largest STEM conferences for underrepresented minority students. Over the four days, more than 2,000 students present their research, explore over 380 exhibit booths, participate in cutting-edge scientific sessions and network with faculty and peers from across the nation. Research faculty provide the students with valuable feedback by serving as presentation judges and play an essential role in mentoring students and learning strategies for facilitating student success.
Submit an abstract! Undergraduate students are invited to showcase their research by submitting abstracts for presentation. The abstract submission deadline is September 7th
Apply for travel funds! Travel funds are available to eligible undergraduates who submit an abstract for poster or oral presentation. The deadline to apply for a travel award is August 22nd
Note: Travel funding may also be available from CofC’s INBRE program.
Math Lab Positions for Fall 2018
Are you interested in being a math tutor? There are positions open for math lab tutors for the Center for Student Learning for the Fall 2018 semester.
If interested, please fill out the application here.
PKP Study Abroad Grants
Do you plan to study abroad between now and June 2019? Consider applying for a Phi Kappa Phi (PKP) grant to fund your trip. PKP Study Abroad Grants are $1,000 awards designed to help support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad. For more info, check out the Fact Sheet and FAQs.
Deadline to apply: September 15, 2018, 11:59 PM CT
Application available here.
D.C. conference for students seeking graduate program and/or career in public service
Held in the nation’s capital, the PPIA Public Service Expo serves as a creative commons for prospective applicants to public policy and international affairs schools, for individuals seeking public service careers and internships, and for strengthening a community of high-impact individuals.
DATE: Friday, July 20, 2018
TIME: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
WHERE: Marvin Center Ballroom, The George Washington University
COST: Free to attend!
Register online here.
NASA DEVELOP National Program – Opportunity for Students & Recent Grads
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hat: NASA DEVELOP National Program
Where: NOAA’s National Center for Environmental Information (NCEI) in downtown Asheville, NC
When: 10-week programs are available during the summer, fall, and spring
Who: Anyone 18 and over, including currently enrolled college students and recent graduates
Why: Enhance technical and professional skills, receive an introduction to NASA Earth observation capabilities, and gain research and scientific communication experience.
How: See more details here and apply here!
South Carolina Washington Semester Program
What: The Washington Semester Program (WSP) gives eligible juniors and seniors the opportunity to spend a semester working and taking classes in Washington DC, gaining valuable experience while earning academic credit toward their degrees. Students do not have to be political science majors to apply as the program is applicable for any major or career path.
To Apply: Please visit the program’s website or contact Program Director Julie Hutt at jhutt@mailbox.sc.edu. If you plan to apply, please arrange a meeting with Dr. Folds Bennett at FoldsBennettT@cofc.edu to receive approval to apply and discuss how the program curriculum aligns with CofC Honors requirements.
The deadline to apply for Spring 2019 WSP is Friday, September 21st, 2018.
For more information, visit our page on this opportunity.
Help with Sexual Assault Prevention Research
MUSC is looking for College of Charleston students to help us make a prevention program for alcohol and sexual assault. You will be shown some program materials and asked to give feedback. You will also be asked to take a short survey. For your time, you’ll be compensated with a $25 Amazon.com e-gift card.
Who: Men, women, and trans* students aged 18-25
What: A research study at MUSC to participate in a study about alcohol and sexual assault to help improve prevention
Where: MUSC (directions will be provided) or online
Contact: Please call Dr. Amanda Gilmore at 843-792-1123 or ProjectASAP@musc.edu to learn more!
Note: This research study has been approved through the Institutional Review Boards at both MUSC and the College of Charleston
Interns needed for new downtown fitness studio
9Round Fitness is opening a new location downtown and is seeking two part-time interns. The intern should be passionate about fitness and love working out.
Each intern would work 10-20 hours per week. Pay is $10/hour plus commission. No certification is needed as existing staff will train new interns for the 9Round Kickboxing Certification.
This is an internship that could possibly be part of an Honors Immersed proposal to receive HONS credits.
For more info, see internship flyer. Questions? Contact Mark Souilliard at mark.souilliard@9round.com.