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Lady Cougars Basketball STEM Education Day | January 27, 2017

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Join us for the 5th annual STEM Education Day presented by the College of Charleston School of Science and Mathematics, Lowcountry Hall of Science and Math, and Lady Cougars Basketball team. Experience hands-on activities and demonstrations related to science, technology, engineering and math by College of Charleston Faculty as well as local STEM organizations and then enjoy the Lady Cougars basketball game against Hofstra University, out of New York.

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What: STEM hands-on activities and demonstrations including (to name only a few) marine animal touch tanks, energy and light physics demos, earth and planetary science, sustainability in the classroom, robotics and computer science, flying paper airplane construction, dancing with Clyde the Cougar, and the list goes on!

Where: College of Charleston TD Arena
When: Friday, January 27, 2017
     STEM Activities: 9:30-11 AM
     Game: 11:30 AM – on
Who: The event is open to all 3rd-8th grade classes in the Lowcountry (however you MUST register as there is limited space). Register at http://blogs.cofc.edu/lowcountryhall/stemdayreg/ or you can send the application found in the registration flyer at 2017-cofc-stem-day-registration-packet to rodgersja@cofc.edu.
Cost: Free
Deadline: Register by Friday, January 13, 2017 to ensure your space

We hope to see you there!
Children at the Lady Cougars basketball team's education day

Congratulations to the 2016 LRSEF Winner Isabella Neubauer!

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Congratulations to the 2016 Lowcountry Regional Science and Engineering Fair Winner, Isabella Neubauer! Isabella researched whether online personality tests can accurately measure a person’s personality by testing if the results varied over time. Studies like Isabella’s are important because with an emphasis on social media and personality quizzes, we need to understand the science behind these influences. For example, there are online personality quizzes that employers could use to gauge what type of person you are to use in the hiring decision making process.

Isabella found that her participants’ personality test results changed after two weeks of their first quiz, indicating that these tests might not be an accurate representation of one’s personality. She deduced that, “…the results of online personality tests are not an accurate representation of people’s personalities, and while they may be fun, caution should be exercised for real world applications.”

While doing this research, Isabella took it a step further and investigated the link between music preferences and the “Big 5” personality types. Isabella concluded that there was not a strong connection; however she did find that, “country listeners tended to have low neuroticism and openness, Classical/Christian listeners were agreeable, conscientious, and not neurotic, and rock listeners were introverted.”

With this research, Isabella won the Lowcountry Regional Science and Engineering Fair, held in April at the College of Charleston and presented at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), this May in Phoenix, AZ. Of her trip to the Intel ISEF, she said, “…being able to be a part of the competition at such a high level was awesome, but a little scary too. Interacting with the other competitors and learning about their projects was inspiring – learning from and sometimes just goofing off with some of the smartest kids in the world. Definitely a unique experience.” The LHSM was proud to have Isabella represent the Lowcountry of South Carolina at the Intel ISEF. Her trip was made possible through a donation by the Charleston Defense Contractors Association.

Isabella will be a Junior at The Georgetown School of Art and Sciences, Georgetown, SC. She is still not quite sure what the future holds for her, but she knows that she is interested in science, photography and editing, and history.

As the Intel ISEF says…the future is indeed bright for these science fair participants. And it is indeed bright for our own Isabella Neubauer.

2016 Lowcountry Science Fair Winners Announced

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The 2016 Lowcountry Regional Science and Engineering Fair was held Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at the College of Charleston TD Arena. Over 120 students participated showing off their wonderful projects in science, engineering and math. Congratulations to all of our winners, this list of which can be accessed at http://lhsm.cofc.edu/lowcountry-science-fair/index.php.

Student presenting his science fair project to one of our judges.

Student presenting his science fair project to one of our judges.

The top winners this year included: From the Junior 1 Division (5th and 6th grade), McAndrew Mangan and John Wohlsheid, from Fort Johnson Middle School, took 1st place for their real world problem solving, creating Kinesthetic Speed Bumps, providing the James Island County Park Festival of Lights an alternative source of energy to pwer their amazing light displays. From the Junior 2 Division (7th and 8th grade), Isabella Hehr, from the Lowcountry Leadership Charter School, took first place for her project, Electric Night Mares, in which she exposed mares to incandescent lighting to simulate increase in daylight so that their bodies would assume that it was Spring or Summer which is their normal breeding season, potentially bearing foals earlier in the season. From the Senior 1 Division (9th and 10th grade), Isabella Neubauer, from The Georgetown School of Arts an Sciences, took first place for her project, Music in my Mind, in which to determine if any connection exists between personality as measured by the Big 5 test and music preferences. And from the Senior 2 Division (11th and 12th grades), Emily Ingalls from academic Magnet High School, took first place for her project, Increasing the Efficacy of Corneal Cross-linking [CXL] to treat Keratoconic Eyes, a disease of the cornea.
Isabella Neubauer, overall winner of the Lowcountry Regional Science and Engineering Fair.

Isabella Neubauer, overall winner of the Lowcountry Regional Science and Engineering Fair.

Isabella Neubauer, overall winner of the Lowcountry Regional Science and Engineering Fair.[/caption]The overall winner of the Lowcountry Regional Science and Engineering Fair was Isabella Neubauer, who will travel to Phoenix, AZ to present her project at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Amazing Projects!

Thank you to all students, teachers, parents and judges that participated, encouraging STEM minds!

Charleston STEM Festival | February 6, 2016

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Charleston STEM Festival logoJoin the Lowcountry Hall of Science and Math on February 6, 2016 at the Charleston STEM Festival. During the festival kick-off, children and families will view exhibits and participate in interactive demonstrations hosted by local industries, non-profits and educational institutions. In the two weeks following the event, our community supporters will be hosting a wide variety of events around town, including workshops, lectures, and open houses.

The festival kick-off on Saturday, February 6, 2016 is a one-day (10am-3pm) interactive event at Brittlebank Park that will highlight the many STEM education initiatives in the area.

For more information, check out http://charlestonstemfest.org/.

Lady Cougars Basketball STEM Education Day | February 7, 2020

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Join us for the 7th annual STEM Education Day presented by the College of Charleston School of Science and Mathematics, Lowcountry Hall of Science and Math, and Lady Cougars Basketball team. Experience hands-on activities and demonstrations related to science, technology, engineering and math by College of Charleston Faculty as well as local STEM organizations and then enjoy the Lady Cougars basketball game.

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What: STEM hands-on activities and demonstrations including (to name only a few) marine animal touch tanks, energy and light physics demos, earth and planetary science, sustainability in the classroom, robotics and computer science, flying paper airplane construction, dancing with Clyde the Cougar, and the list goes on!

Where: College of Charleston TD Arena
When: Friday, February 7, 2020
STEM Activities: 10:00-11:30 AM
Game: 12:00 PM – on
Who: The event is open to all 4rd-8th grade classes in the Lowcountry (however you MUST register as there is limited space). Register at http://blogs.cofc.edu/lowcountryhall/stemdayreg/
Cost: Free
Deadline: Register by January 31, 2020 to ensure your space. 

We hope to see you there!
Children at the Lady Cougars basketball team's education day

EARTH SCIENCE DAY

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Want to learn about the cool and dynamic things that can happen on our planet and the Solar System?

Join us to find our more about our dynamic Earth on November 14. This event is presented by the College of Charleston Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences and the Geology Club. We will be hosting hands-on exploration stations for all ages! Activities will include Lava Races, Interactive Topography Maps, an interactive walk of the Solar System and MUCH more! Then in the evening, Dr. John Chadwick will show new images and discuss amazing discoveries from recent missions to Earth’s Planetary neighbors in a talk titled: The Awesome Planets: New Results from NASA Missions to Pluto, Mars, Saturn and Earth’s Other Siblings.Sandbox


Where: College of Charleston’s School of Science and Mathematics Building (202 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29403)
When: Saturday, November 14, 2015 11 AM – 2 PM | Evening talk at 6 PM (refreshments afterwards)

Come Learn, Play, and Appreciate Earth Science!

CofC Science and Math at the Charleston Stingrays | October 25, 2016

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Look out the window at the world outside – how many different colors can you see? Did you ever wonder why flowers, fruits, grass, insects, rocks, and bird feathers have color? Or have you wondered the same about the colors in sunsets, crayons, paint, or T-shirts?

Stingrays_smJoin us to find our more about colors as we celebrate National Chemistry Week at the Stingrays game on October 18. This event is presented by the College of Charleston School of Science and Mathematics, specifically the Department of Chemistry and the Alpha Chi Sigma Chemistry Fraternity, and the Charleston Stingrays Hockey team. Experience hands-on activities and demonstrations and then enjoy the hockey game against the Atlanta Gladiators.


What: Chemistry hands-on activities and demonstrations focused on the many colors of our world!
Where: North Charleston Coliseum
When: Sunday, October 25, 2015 3:05 PM

We hope to see you there!

Talking Trash: Marine Debris and the Environment

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17_debris_beach2Join Keep Charleston Beautiful and the College of Charleston for a professional development opportunity for teachers, focused on marine debris in the environment. Using an inquiry based approach, this workshop will include hands-on activities while meeting 2014 SC science standards. The workshop will examine the impacts of marine debris and discuss possible solutions.


When: June 18, 2015
Where: 202 Calhoun Street (College of Charleston School of Science and Math Building), Room 229
Grade Levels: Middle School
PD Credit: To ensure that you get credit through Charleston County School District, please register through PALMS (http://www.ccsdschools.com/EmployeeTools/), Course #36209 and Section #56077, or if you do NOT need credit, you can register at http://blogs.cofc.edu/lowcountryhall/talking-trash-registration/.

For more information, contact Montana Jernigan at Cleancityintern@charleston-sc.gov or check out the Talking Trash Workshop Flyer.

2015 Lowcountry Science Fair Winners Announced

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The 2015 Lowcountry Regional Science and Engineering Fair was held Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at the College of Charleston TD Arena. Over 120 students participated showing off their wonderful projects in science, engineering and math. Congratulations to all of our winners, this list of which can be accessed at http://lhsm.cofc.edu/lowcountry-science-fair/index.php.

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Summer STEAM Institute with ECM and LHSM

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climatechange13Lowcountry Hall of Science and Math is partnering with Engaging Creative Minds, Chucktown Squash, and the Department of Health and Human and Performance to offer a Summer STEAM Institute for students in grades 3-8 at the College of Charleston. All of the information is below including how to register, but if you have any questions, you can contact me via email. Hope to see you this summer!

Summer STEAM Institute is designed for creative and energetic students in grades 3-8 who want to spend their summer engaged in unique learning experiences that foster creativity and problem solving alongside local artists, cultural organizations, and professionals in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. No experience necessary! Register for any or all of the individual week sessions running weekdays from June 15th – July 24th. Themes change each week so no two weeks are the same.

June 15-19 So You Think You Can Fly? Force, Motion, and Superheroes with Annex Dance Company, musician Tom Noren using Garage Band, Charleston Stage, and visual sculptures with Deborah Meyer.
June 22-26 Go Green with Team STEAM! Environmental Science with Annex Dance Company, jazz musician Ann Caldwell, Storytree Theater, and visual artists Art Buzz Kids.
June 29-July 3 Outta this world! Blast off STEAM! Planetary Science with dance artist from the Charleston Performing Arts Center, world music musician William DeHaro Kinard, Charleston Stage, and visual artist Meg Mims with Heal with Hearts.
July 6-July 10 Junior Engineers: Dream, Design, and Build! Engineering with dance artist Addy Gant from Heal with Hearts, music with Charleston Performing Arts Center, Storytree Theater, and move-able art with visual artist Kathleen Fox.
July 13-July 17 Rhythm, Robots and RAM! Computer Science with dance artist Erin Leigh, musician Tom Noren using Garage Band, Charleston Stage, and puppet maker Becky Becker.
July 20-July 24 Potions in Motion! Chemistry with dance artist Georgia Haygood, musician TBA, Charleston Stage, and visual artist Kristy Bishop.

beeactivitySummer STEAM is located at the College of Charleston. Camp hours are 8:30-4:00 with extended day option and breakfast, lunch and healthy snacks included in the price each day. Cost is $200 per week for individual weeks or $175 per week if registering for 3 or more weeks.

At Summer STEAM, campers will study with at least 4 different ECM arts and cultural partners each week, as well as a number of STEM professionals. Students are grouped age appropriately with an 8:1 student to certified teacher ratio. Fridays are dedicated to Think Tank Challenges in which community professionals engage students in solving real world problems.

For more information or to register, visit https://engagingcreativeminds.org/steam-2015/ or call at 843.789.0450.