Author Archives: Lisa Calvert
College of Charleston sophomore to speak on coral protection at U.N. convention
Alix Generous never expected to be presenting research at a United Nations convention, at least not as a sophomore at the College of Charleston. Then again, she never expected to discover a new way to deal with coral reef deterioration, either. Yet on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, she’ll be presenting original research at the U.N. [...]
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SSM Professors Receive Grant to Study Pharmaceuticals
Two College of Charleston professors will conduct research into the effects of putting pharmaceuticals into the environment after receiving a $334,000 National Science Foundation grant. Wendy Cory Vijay Vulava Undergraduate students will work with chemistry professor Wendy Cory and geology professor Vijay Vulava to look at what happens to a variety of pharmaceuticals, including [...]
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New Natural History Museum Exhibit in the New Science Building
A family of five pteranodons has taken up permanent residence in the atrium of the New Science Building located at 202 Calhoun Street. These specimens are casts made from fossils of pteranodon longiceps that has an age of 87 to 82 million years. The female taking off from the ledge is based on a specimen [...]
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NEW Boeing Scholarships Available
Applications are now being accepted for Boeing Scholarships. Four (4) recipients will be awarded $2500 each for the 2012-2013 academic year. Qualifications: Full‐time student during the academic year 2012‐2013 Major in mathematics, sciences, environmental studies, or computer science GPA of 3.2 or better Excellent leadership and communication skills Strong interest in pursuing a career in [...]
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Physics and Astronomy Professor Featured on the cover of Sky & Telescope Magazine
Dr. Joe Carson’s research is featured on the cover of the August 2012 edition of Sky & Telescope Magazine! To read a summary click here
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Check out the summer edition of the SSM Newsletter.
Check out the latest edition of The School of Sciences and Mathematics newsletter. Learn about our students’ recent accomplishments, new grants, and nationally recognized programs. SSM_E-News_summer2012
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Shark species more diverse than thought
Dr. Gavin Naylor is working to catalog the diversity of sharks and rays and to map which species are where in an effort to better understand life cycles and population numbers.
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The College of Charleston Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program Wins National Recognition
Interdisciplinary programs that are leading the way APA’s Board of Educational Affairs(BEA) strongly believes that the future of psychology science, practice and education will depend on collaboration with other professionals. “And we want to put our money where our mouth is,” says BEA member John C. Norcross, PhD, a psychology professor at the University of [...]
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College Receives $1.4 Million Howard Hughes Medical Institute Grant
The College of Charleston has received a $1.4 million award from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The award is part of a national $50 million initiative that will enable schools to work together to create more engaging science classes, bring real-world research experiences to students, and increase the diversity of students who study science. This [...]
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Nuclear Energy=Clean Energy?