The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland in Australia. Graduate students have three minutes to present a compelling oration on their thesis/internship/research project and its significance. The exercise fosters academic, presentation, and research communication skills while developing students’ abilities to effectively explain their research in language…
Category Archives: Academics
MPA & EVSS Concurrent Program – Dr. Sandifer
How lucky are we to hear from today’s guest! Dr. Paul Sandifer has been a longtime faculty member for both the Master’s in Marine Biology and Master’s in Environmental Studies at The College, and has a lot to say about it! Read on for juicy tidbits about the MPA and EVSS graduate concurrent program at…
Graduate School Departments: Mathematical Sciences
Attention all prospective students! Considering a Master’s Degree in Mathematical Sciences at the College of Charleston? In this post, we explore the latest and greatest in the department… ranging from courses, faculty advice, and the student experience. The faculty in the Mathematical Sciences graduate program are great teachers and researchers who take their programs very…
Course Feature: Early Childhood Education
If you’re considering one of our master’s degrees in education here at CofC, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, you’ll get to learn about a course from the Early Childhood Education MAT program: Home, School, and Community Relationships (EDEE 620). A study of the relationships in the educational triad of home, school,…
Course Feature – M.S. in EVSS
Interested in a Master of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Studies at the College of Charleston? Let’s take a look at one of its featured courses, Biodiversity Management (EVSS 671), to get a better sense of what a typical day looks like for a graduate student. This course reviews the methods to measure and manage…
Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition – 2023
The Graduate School proudly presents the annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition! The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland in Australia. Graduate students have three minutes to present a compelling oration on their thesis/internship/research project and its significance. The exercise fosters academic, presentation, and research communication…
Child Life Master’s Student Q&A – Allison Campbell
Today we sat down with second-year master’s student Allison Campbell to talk about her experience in the Master’s in Child Life degree program at the College of Charleston. What was your graduate program of choice at CofC and expected year of graduation? “Master of Science in Child Life, 2024.” Please tell us about your…
Graduate Student Alumni Q&A: Jessica Wenclawiak
Q) All right. Jessica, could you tell us about your undergraduate background? Jessica: I went to the University of Georgia. I graduated in the spring of 2020. I got my Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in marine biology. And I also got minors in English and Spanish for fun. I had…
Graduate Student Q&A: Annabelle Tierney
We pulled aside Annabelle Tierney to discuss her thesis research addressing plastic pollution in the marine environment. Annabelle is a third-year graduate student in marine biology from Australia with aspirations of going into conservation work. Q) Can you tell me about your research? Annabelle: For my thesis research I am analyzing the distribution and…
Graduate Students, Staff, & Alumni Featured in The College of Charleston Magazine
The Summer 2023 edition of the College of Charleston Magazine features graduate students, faculty, and both new and old alumni. A summary of the features and students’ stories and work can be found below: Class of 2023 Commencement: 114 Master’s and graduate certificate students crossed the Cistern in the College’s 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Congratulations…