Mount Vernon is accepting applications for fellowships. Opportunities are available for short and long-term funded residential research focused on the life, leadership and legacy of George Washington, his place in the development of American civic life and culture, and the founding era. Scholars will enjoy unparalleled access to historical resources, on- site experts, and research…
Category Archives: Marine Biology
Graduate School Office Closed
Please note that the Graduate School Office will close on Friday, June 7, 2013 @ 12 noon. We are having a well needed Graduate School retreat! YAY!!!! Thank you for your attention in this matter…
Meet Our Newest Advisory Board Member
M. Richard (Rick) DeVoe joined the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium, an independent state agency, in 1980, and has served as its Executive Director since 1997. The Consortium is charged with managing and administering the NOAA National Sea Grant College Program and similar programs for the state of South Carolina, and as such generates and…
From our Friends in Environmental Studies…
If there’s a chance that you’ll be in Pennsylvania on May 20th and 21st, check out the news below: Call for field biologists, naturalist and taxonomic experts: I would like to invite you to participate in a BioBlitz at Sinnamahoning State Park on May 20th and 21st. We will take 2 days to collect as…
GRICE LOGBOOK
I have exciting news to share! The 2013 issue of the GRICE LOGBOOK, the newsletter of the Grice Marine Laboratory and the Graduate Program in Marine Biology at the College of Charleston, is now available for viewing: http://grice.cofc.edu/Newsletter/gmllogbook2013.pdf (requires Acrobat Reader) Here’s what you will find: Professor Studies Marine Life through a Genomic Lens The…
Two Announcements
First, today is the first day of exams for many students. During this time, it is easy to become overwhelmed and stressed. Remember that a stressed body is more susceptible to become sick. Take care of yourselves and good luck on your exams! Second, if you get a chance (perhaps when you are taking a…
For the Love of Sea Turtles
Recently, Scientific American posted an article, featuring one of the biology adjunct professors. Jennifer Keller, from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, has worked with 3 of our Masters of Marine Biology students in the past. The article, “Long-lasting Chemicals May Harm Sea Turtles,” examines the unknown risks of chemical pollution on sea turtles…
Weekend Wrap-Up Part 2
How did you spend the last weekend of spring break? I spent the weekend underwater, literally. On Thursday, with a group of about 19 others, I headed down to Fort Lauderdale to complete my open water dives for Scuba certification through NAUI. It was an amazing experience. On Friday, we dove 3 times throughout the…
February 1st – Fall Marine Biology Deadline
The deadline for applying to our Marine Biology program at the Graduate School for the fall 2013 semester is TODAY. If you are interested in finding out more information about the Marine Biology program, please request more information here…
7th Annual Graduate Student Research Poster Session
The Seventh Annual Graduate Student Research Poster Session was a resounding success! This year, 22 projects were presented by 26 graduate students from eight different graduate programs. In excess of 250 Faculty, Staff and Lowcountry Citizens grilled and queried the presenters while enjoying a tasty reception sponsored by the Graduate Student Association and the Graduate School…
