This fall, the Graduate Student Association (GSA) at the College of Charleston welcomed two passionate and dedicated individuals to their leadership team. The recent elections have brought exciting new voices into the fold with Rafael Guerra and Klaudia Rushi stepping into pivotal roles. Rafael Guerra, a first-year Master of Public Administration student, was elected Secretary,…
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…
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…
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…
The M.Ed. in Languages Program is excited to announce their first-ever newsletter covering both the ESOL and Spanish graduate programs. The M.Ed. in Languages is designed to meet the demands of working professionals with classes offered online. Students in the program have the option of selecting the emphasis that best suits their career aspirations by…
Forget to pack a lunch? Need a coffee between classes? Grab a Bite is our three-part series sharing the best places to eat on and around campus. This edition covers the student gardens, part of the College’s Sustainable Agriculture program! Did you know that we have two different garden initiatives at the College? Sustainable…
Ever wonder what the summer looks like for graduate students? For each program, the summer semester looks a little different, with students taking summer courses, participating in internships, conducting research, among other activities. This summer, we will be inviting current graduate students to share their experiences in their own words. Our first guest blogger is…
M.S. in Marine Biology students Danielle Beers and Sarah Kell were among those selected as Student Ambassadors to the 20th International Pollutant Responses in Marine Organisms (PRIMIO20) Symposium hosted in Charleston, SC this past May. The meeting brought together students and researchers from 22 countries to discuss marine pollution, mechanisms of toxicity, development of biomarkers,…
As we move into the summer months, we look back on the travel and projects funded through the Graduate School’s Student Research, Presentation, and Professional Development Grants! 27 students were funded a combined total of $7,942.56! Here’s a look at the students and projects funded through the grants program during the Spring 2019 semester: Luz…
On Wednesday, March 13th, the University of Charleston, S.C. held our 13th Annual Graduate Research Poster Session! The Graduate Student Poster Session provides an introduction to the impressive research activities currently taking place in our graduate programs. Students are encouraged to participate even if they are only in the beginning stages of their studies. The…
