Our first-ever celebration of evolutionary science for children and youth!
Admission to all events free, but most require reservations. Check out Piccolo Darwin 2014 for more information.

The Universe Verse – Grades 7-12
From the Big Bang to the scientific method, Jamie Dunbar explains the origins of the universe, life on Earth and the human race in The Universe Verse, a series of scientifically accurate, rhyming comic books.

Animal Attraction – Grades 7-12
What do females want? And just how far are males willing to go to win a mate and pass on their genes? You’d be surprised at what animals do for love! International wildlife photographer Scott Snider will present a fun and fascinating look at courtship in the animal kingdom.

Your Most Ancient Relatives: Chemosynthetic Bacteria? – Grades 7-12
In 1977, scientists diving in the submersible Alvin made a stunning discovery on the bottom of the Pacific Ocean: vents pouring incredibly hot, mineral-rich, acidic fluids from beneath the seafloor, inhabited by previously unknown organisms thriving on “toxic” compounds in the absence of sunlight. Marine geologist Dr. Leslie Sautter and marine biologist Dr. Craig Plante will present awe-inspiring video of the one-mile deep hydrothermal vent ecosystem found on Axial Seamount.

Join the Department of Chemistry this Tuesday evening for Love Potion #9: The Chemistry of Scent and Fragrance.

Where: 202 Calhoun Street, College of Charleston School of Science and Math Building, Room 100

When: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
6:30 PM – Hands on Activities and Discussion
7:00 PM – Webinar with Guest Speakers (including Ms. Virginia Hutchins, a perfumer, Dr. Jianjun Li, a scientist, and Dr. Diane Schmidt, Section Head in R&D, all from Proctor and Gamble)
7:30 PM – Live Q & A

YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND AS SPACE IS LIMITED: email deavorj@cofc.edu with your name and how many are in your group

The Physics and Astronomy department at the College of Charleston is once again holding an open house at our facilities. Weather permitting, our 16-in telescope in the rooftop observatory and the observing deck with smaller telescopes will be open to the public.  We will also have fun activities and demonstrations for all ages in rooms on the first floor of the science building.    Enter the Rita Liddy Hollings Science Center (NOT the New Science Center on Calhoun St.) via the Coming Street entrance and check in with the Society of Physics Students host, who will direct you to the location of the indoor and outdoor activities.

This event is free and open to the public.  However if you plan to bring a large group (10 or more), or if you will need special accommodations, please let us know ahead of time by contacting (truec@cofc.edu, 843-953-2031).

Open-toed shoes are not permitted on the observing deck. Please keep in mind that it can be several degrees cooler and much windier on the roof than at ground level.

For further information and last-minute weather alerts, please refer to our website: www.cofc.edu/observatory.   We also have a Facebook page www.facebook.com/CofCObservatory.

Join the Lowcountry Hall of Science and Math on February 8, 2014 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 8, 2014 is a one-day (10am-3pm) interactive event at Liberty Square that will highlight the many STEM education initiatives in the area.

For more information, check out http://charlestonstemfest.org/. To participate in the Charleston STEm Art Contest, check out http://charlestonstemfest.org/art-contest/.

The 2014 Lowcountry Science and Engineering Fair (LSF) will be held Tuesday April 1, 2014 at the College of Charleston TD Arena, Meeting Street. Registration and forms will be due on Friday, March 7, 2014.

The LSF is open to students in grades 5-12 in Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, and Georgetown counties. More information regarding registration will be sent out at a later date.

Information for the 2013 Lowcountry Regional Science and Engineering Fair can be found online at http://lhsm.cofc.edu/lowcountry-science-fair/index.php. Registration is due March 6, 2013.

The CofC Department of Physics and Astronomy will host an Public Open House on Friday, Sept 21, from 8:30 -10:00 pm.

 

The LHSM offers an Educator Training Workshop each year in conjunction with National Chemistry Week. This year’s theme is “Nanotechnology: The Smallest BIG Idea in Science”. Although the workshop is currently full, the LHSM will have activities and materials available for loan from the Resource Library. National Chemistry Week is October 21-27, 2012.

Activities may also be found in American Chemical Society’s publication, Celebrating Chemistry, at http://portal.acs.org/portal/PublicWebSite/education/outreach/ncw/CNBP_030513 and at the NISE Network’s site, http://nisenet.org/national-chemistry-week.

The LHSM is offering a series of four workshops to help teachers address physical science concepts using children’s literature. Each two-hour workshop will be hands-on and focus on different physical science concept topics. Lesson plans are inquiry based and geared to the South Carolina Science Academic Standards. A handbook containing workshop lessons will be provided for all participants.

Dates & Topics:        

• March 1st – Changes in Matter
• March 3rd – Force & Motion
• March 8th – Magnetism & Electricity
• March 10th – Light & Sound

Participants are welcome to register for one, two, three or all four workshops. (Sessions will be limited to 12 members per session, so register soon!!)

Time: 6 – 8 pm  ** Dinner will be provided.

Location: Workshops will be held at the Lowcountry Hall of Science and Math, College of Charleston, 81 St Philip Street, Suite 201.

Grade Levels: Appropriate for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers

Presenters: Starr Jordan, LHSM & Meghan Fisher, Science and Math for Teachers MEd Program

Register: for workshops @ http://tiny.cc/lhsm-march2011

Contacts: Starr Jordan @ jordans@cofc.edu or (843)953-7847 or Meghan Fisher @ meghanfisher@hotmail.com