Sign up to Showcase Your Musical Talents or Help Organize a Musical Event!

by Reese Michaelson

Interested in participating or helping organize a student-led musician spotlight? Sign up to perform or help out!

The Opportunity: Honors freshman (and Cellist) Owen Catron is hosting a student musician spotlight in April and is looking for participants and helpers. Participation could include performing in the event, organizing event details, and/or helping set up.

To Participate: Scan the QR code on the provided flyer or click this link to go to the sign-up form.

For more information, click the sign-up link above.

Applications Are Open for the Meridian-Cox Foreign Service Fellowship for Emerging Leaders

by Reese Michaelson

Applications are now open for the fully funded Meridian-Cox Foreign Service Fellowship for Emerging Leaders!

The Opportunity: The Meridian-Cox Foreign Service Fellowship for Emerging Leaders is a fully-paid enrichment and training program in Washington, DC, seeking to expand awareness and access to Foreign Service careers to students. The Fellowship provides undergraduate students with insight into American diplomacy while underscoring educational, internship, and career paths within the U.S. Foreign Service.

Details: The Fellowship will occur in Washington, DC, from Sunday, June 23 to Saturday, June 29, 2024. Fellows will be paid a stipend of $500 and receive per diem for meals and incidentals for each day of the program. Roundtrip airfare, lodging, and ground transportation to and from the Washington, DC airport will also be covered.

Included Activities: Full-day visit to the U.S. Department of State, interactive two-day diplomatic skills training course, diplomacy simulation, panel discussions with representatives from the broader U.S. Foreign Service apparatus, various site visits, tour of Washington monuments and cultural activities, and virtual workshops before and following the program.

To Apply: Go to this link to apply. Applications are due Wednesday, March 20th, at 11:59 p.m.

For more information, click the application link or send an email to DiplomacyRISE@meridian.org. There will also be an informational webinar on Thursday, March 7th, at 8:00 p.m., which you can register for here.

Apply for the South Carolina Washington Semester Program!

by Reese Michaelson

The Washington Semester Program (WSP) offers South Carolina college students the opportunity to spend a semester working and taking classes in Washington D.C., gaining valuable experience while earning academic credit toward their degrees.

The Opportunity: Students live in a historic Capital Hill neighborhood, explore the city through group excursions, all while taking 15 credit hours. 9 credit hours are applied towards a full-time internship in congressional, executive, judicial or private sector offices, which can be applied towards your Honors Immersed requirement.

Great Fit For: Any Honors student! Many CofC Honors students have participated and thrived in this program over the years, with backgrounds ranging from political science to economics to international studies to public health. Participants get firsthand experience with the political process, obtaining skills that will help prepare them for careers in virtually any sphere.

Scholarships Available: The program allocates support for students who demonstrate financial need and awards over $10,000 each year in scholarships.

To Apply: Click here for the application link and instructions. Applications are due by 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, so act fast!

There will be a 30 minute virtual info session to provide information about the program and how to apply via Zoom on Thursday, February 29th, at 2:00 p.m. Click this link to access the info session. If you can’t make the info session, you can find more information here.

Deadline Approaching: Apply for a research internship at MUSC with a $4500 stipend award

by plasmatinc

The deadline is approaching to apply for the inaugural Kendra Springs ’23 Memorial Research Award will provide an Honors College student with a $4500 stipend to support a summer research internship in the Norris lab at MUSC.

The Internship: Join the Norris lab in ongoing research into cardiovascular development, investigating the regulatory pathways and cell-to-cell interactions in the developing heart.

  • The internship is loosely scheduled to take place from June 1 – July 31, with exact dates will be determined upon acceptance into the internship program.

The Benefits:

  • Gain experience in a research lab setting.
  • Support data analysis into RNA sequencing and pathophysiology molecular studies on mice.
  • Valuable mentorship from MDs, post-docs, MD/PhD candidates, and more.
  • Bolster your medical school credentials.

How to Apply: Complete the online application with statement of intent + (1) letter of recommendation + resume/CV + unofficial transcript by Friday, March 1.

The Norris lab at MUSC is offering a summer internship for an Honors College student to participate in ongoing cardiovascular research.

  • The intern will be supported by the Kendra Springs ’23 Memorial Research Award, a $4500 summer stipend.
  • The internship is loosely scheduled to take place from June 1 – July 31. The exact dates will be determined upon acceptance into the internship program.

The Research

The Norris lab has over 25 years of experience understanding genetics of syndromic and non-syndromic diseases like mitral valve prolapse (MVP), aortic stenosis, bicuspid aortic valve diseases, and cardiomyopathies.

This particular summer research internship will focus on the lab’s ongoing research into cardiovascular development.

Specifically, the lab is investigating the regulatory pathways and cell-to-cell interactions in the developing heart, focused on protein expression and interactions within and between fibroblasts and cardiomyocytes and their effect on cell proliferation and maturation.

Researchers on the project are currently involved with analyzing single-cell RNA sequencing data as well as performing further molecular studies on mice to determine the pathophysiology.

The ultimate goal of the research is to elucidate some of the mechanisms behind heart maturation and development. 

Application Materials

Upload the following application materials through the online application form by Friday, March 1 at 5:00 p.m. EST.

  • Statement of Intent: Briefly discuss your academic and career goals. Your response should outline why this area of research interests you and what you are hoping to achieve from the experience.
  • (1) Letter of recommendation. The letter can be from:
    • Faculty who are familiar with your science coursework or research skills.
    • A scientist/clinician at another institution who has mentored you in a research experience. 
  • Updated resume/CV.
  • Unofficial transcript.

Funding

The internship is supported by the Kendra Springs '23 Memorial Endowed Research Award, which will provide the intern with a stipend for summer living expenses up to $4500.

The Kendra Springs Memorial Endowed Research Award has been created through the generosity of Clark and Julia Springs and many family members and friends in memory of Kendra Springs. Kendra’s family aims to support internship opportunities for Honors College students who exhibit Kendra’s drive for finding new treatments and cures for cancer. Kendra was a bright light and a constant inspiration. Her ability to tackle complex research questions to make an impact in people’s lives was impressive and her passion for her studies was palpable and unrelenting. Her contagious smile and her quiet, yet unparalleled passion for finding a solution for those with rare diseases will be forever missed.

Kendra was an Honors College student who studied chemistry at the College of Charleston. While pursuing her undergraduate degree, Kendra successfully completed an internship at the Norris Lab at the Medical University of South Carolina. Kendra passed away on July 12, 2023.

  • The award recipient is also automatically accepted into the Honors Summer Enrichment Program.
  • To receive this award, recipients must be a current College of Charleston Honors College student in good standing.

Apply to Be a Servant Leader Intern at Metanoia Freedom School!

by Reese Michaelson

Metanoia Freedom School is looking for students to serve as paid interns helping kids learn over the summer and promote community development in North Charleston!

Metanoia Freedom School: The Freedom School is a six-week long, high-energy summer camp-type environment that teaches students the love of reading and how they can make a difference in themselves, their families, their communities, their country, and their world. It is free, giving hard-working parents a safe and enriching child care option during the majority of the summer.

The Opportunity: Servant leader interns will deliver Reading Curriculum to a small class of no more than 10 students for six weeks during the summer. They will fuel and empower young minds with leadership, literacy, and the power of social change, social action, and social justice. Their mission is to awaken and nurture the potential in scholars aged 5 to 14.

More Details: This is a full-time, paid job lasting from May 22nd to July 26th, starting at $17.50/hr. For a full job description, qualifications needed, and to apply, go to this link.

Go here for more information about Metanoia Freedom School. To learn more about the job, click the link above.

Register to Attend the Virtual STRT Student Summit!

by Reese Michaelson

You are invited to attend the online STRT Student Summit on February 23rd and 24th!

The Summit: The STRT Student Summit brings together student creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs from across the country. The theme of this year’s STRT Student Summit is progression, every step is a milestone. Their goal is to provide young entrepreneurs and creators with the opportunity to focus on their ideas and gain valuable knowledge from keynote speakers, skill sessions, and special guests.

To Attend: Register for free at this link. The event is virtual.

Schedule: The event starts at 6:00 p.m. EST on Friday, February 23rd. A full schedule of the event can be found here.

Click here for the event trailer. For more information about the summit, click the schedule link above.

Info Session About an Exchange With the American University in Cairo

by Reese Michaelson

Interested in learning about a study abroad experience in Egypt with the American University (AUC) in Cairo? Head to this information session next week!

Details: At the info session, you’ll learn all about the AUC and talk with alumni of the program.

When & Where: The info session will be…

  • On Tuesday, February 27th, at 3:30 p.m.
  • In the Robert Scott Small Building, room 207

Click here for more information about the AUC programs being offered.

Apply to the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium’s Community Engaged Internship Program!

by Reese Michaelson

The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium is now accepting applications for their Community Engaged Internship (CEI) Program for Summer 2024!

Details: This is a PAID summer internship program for undergraduate students. CEIs are designed to provide opportunities for undergraduate students from underserved communities to conduct summer community-based projects that focus on community environmental and resilience needs.

CEI Projects for Summer 2024 Include:

To Apply: Information to apply can be found here. Applications are due Monday, March 18th.

For more information, reach out to the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium staff members listed at the links above that correspond to the project you are interested in.