The Center for International Education will be hosting a Study Abroad fair in Cougar Mall from 10:30 to 1:00 on Wednesday, January 19th. Stop by to explore faculty and exchange programs for Summer 2022!
The Center for International Education will also be able to help answer any questions in regards to incorporating Study Abroad into one’s CofC Career.
Dr. Christi Kern’s laboratory in the Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology at MUSC is seeking a Student Researcher to be part of a research team investigating cardiac valve development and disease using mouse models.
This opportunity is open as an independent study or volunteer position. The internship is a part-time position (approximately 10 hours per week) beginning in January 2022 and is open to current sophomores and juniors. Potential exists for multiple semesters of experience, opportunities for paid summer research, and bachelor’s essay research projects.
For more information, email Dr. Christi Kern at kernc@musc.edu, provide a resume, CV or a statement of career interests, and a CofC professor as a reference.
Considering a career in public health? The CDC’s Public Health Associate Program is an ideal next step.The CDC Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) is a competitive two-year, paid training program for recent college graduates who are interested in a career in public health. PHAP gives recent graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on, real-life experience in the day-to-day operations of public health programs. Associates may be placed at a variety of host sites from state, tribal, or local governments to non profit organizations working on a variety of public health topics.
Applications open January 18-25, 2022
Assignment begins mid-October 2022
Interested students may reach out to CofC Honors alum and current PHAP Maddie Davis (MDavis19@cdc.gov) with any questions.
The Charleston Climate Coalition, a local environmental justice advocacy group, has multiple internship opportunities this spring. This is a great chance to impact Charleston locally, with the potential for the work to develop into an Honors Immersed project to boot! Available internships include…
For more details about each internship and application instructions, download the attached packet. Questions can be directed to charlestonclimatecoalition@gmail.com or Professor Jen Wright (WrightJJ1@cofc.edu).
Tune in on Tuesday, January 11 at 6:00 p.m. for the Avery Research Center’s live, virtual State of the Avery address.
Students can learn more about the Avery Research Center and the role it plays as a campus resource, including their in-person reopening, future programming/initiatives, and more.
Click here to register for the Zoom link.
The Charleston Academy of Domestic Pursuits is looking for an intern to support their growing series of cooking classes. An ideal opportunity for students interested in marketing and hospitality.
The ideal candidate will have technical and writing skills, a strong visual sense, and an interest in food. This is a paid internship with an estimated workload of ~40 hours per semester.
For more details and to apply, contact Suzanne Pollak (suzanne@charlestonacademy.com). Be sure to mention that you are a College of Charleston Honors student in your inquiry message!
Honors students looking to gain pediatric research experience are encouraged to apply for the John Covington and Robert Lukey Scholarship. The scholarship includes a $4000 stipend plus $1000 for lab materials in support of an eight-week in-person summer research program right here in Charleston.
The application deadline is February 1. More details and application instructions are below. (Be sure to pay attention to the specific application and submission instructions; it makes a difference!)
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PURPOSE
The purpose of The John Covington and Robert Lukey Scholarship is to provide an opportunity for undergraduate students to perform pediatric clinical and basic science research.
OVERVIEW
The Darby Children’s Research Institute (DCRI) is the research arm of the Department of Pediatrics and the Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital at the Medical University of South Carolina. The DCRI is comprised of basic and physician scientists working together with a common goal to perform impactful science that can be translated for the wellness of children’s health. The DCRI is composed of state-of-the-art laboratories with faculty, post-doctoral researchers, and graduate students spanning multiple disciplines in childhood health and disease. The primary objective of The John Covington and Robert Lukey Scholarship is to provide funding for trainees to gain exposure to a clinical and basic science pediatric research environment in a nationally ranked academic medical center that will advance their career aspirations. Information on the DCRI and areas of research can be found at the following link: https://dcri.musc.edu
ELIGIBILITY
KEY DATES
AWARD AMOUNT
$4,000 stipend for the student fellow / $1,000 for consumable lab supplies
APPLICATION FORM AND DOCUMENTS
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SUBMISSION PROCESS
QUESTIONS
Please address questions to Erica Brown at blender@musc.edu
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