Author Archives: Lisa Calvert
Students Take Knowledge from the Classroom to Research, and Sweep Geology Awards
Dr. Leslie Sautter and students of the College’s BEAMS program took first, second, and third place for poster presentations at the 2013 US Hydro Conference. Robin Banner, Kyle Ford and Montgomery Taylor, and Matt Rittinghouse collected $2,000 in scholarships and will have their work published in CARIS Coastlines marine GIS mapping newsletter. Click here to [...]
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School of Sciences and Mathematics Alumnus Named 2013 Eddie Ganaway Distinguished Alumnus of the Year
Mitchell Leverette ’85 exemplifies the spirit, character, and dedication that Eddie Ganaway so loyally demonstrated during his life-long devotion to the campus, his fellow students, and his profession. As the first African American graduate of our Geology Dept., as a student advocate for the appreciation of diversity, and as an alumnus that has demonstrated significant [...]
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The College Majors That Are Worth It
According to PayScale’s massive compensation database and job growth projections through 2020 from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, these 15 college majors are the most valuable in terms of salary and career prospects. They are ranked by median starting pay, median mid-career pay (at least 10 years experience), percentage growth in pay and projected [...]
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2014 Beckman Scholars Program – Letter of Invitation
Students who are interested in being selected should speak with their major’s department chair. Students must receive the support of their Chair, the Dean, and the Provost. Only one application will be submitted per institution. The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation invites you to submit an application for a 2014 Beckman Scholars Program Award. [...]
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School of Sciences and Mathematics Newsletter
Check out the latest edition of the SSM E-Newsletter! E-News_Winter_2013
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13th Annual Darwin Week to Begin Thursday, February 7.
British scientist Charles Robert Darwin was the founder of the theory for the evolution of life. Darwin Week, an annual fusion of everything from ecology to entomology and faith, is coming to Charleston for the 11th year Feb. 7-13. The week’s free events, all open to the public, include: “Why Evolution is True”: 4 p.m. [...]
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Hands-on lessons make College of Charleston trip memorable for Mitchell kids
On Thursday, Jan 3 and Friday, Jan 4, students from Mitchell Elementary visited the School of Sciences and Mathematics for some hands-on science lessons. This event, now in its fifth year, provides learning opportunities in biology, chemistry, physics, and geology for over 200 students grades 3-6. Special thanks to Drs. Robert Dillon, Ana Oprisan, Sorinel [...]
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Undergraduates, Professor Discover New Extrasolar Planet
Two College of Charleston undergraduate research students, part of a team led by Professor Joe Carson, analyzed images from one of the world’s largest telescopes and identified a new extrasolar planet. Through careful processing of the images, they achieved a direct image of the faint object. To put the discovery in perspective, of the nearly [...]
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Research Match-Making Session- Thursday, November 29, 2012
Are you interested in doing research during your career at the College of Charleston? SSM is hosting a 2-hour session that will give students the opportunity to meet with professors from the College and Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) who are looking to take on research assistants. Simply join us in the atrium of [...]
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Two Students Selected as Goldwater Scholars