The Excellence in Collegiate Education and Leadership (ExCEL) Awards honor College of Charleston students, staff, faculty, and community members for their commitment to creating a campus environment that promotes diversity and excellence. This year, three amazing members of the graduate studies community received these prestigious, community-nominated awards. Administrator of the Year Award: Marla Robertson, MPA…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
If you are in the process of applying to our Marine Biology program at the Graduate School, please note that the fall deadline is 1 week away – February 1st, 2013! If you are interested in finding out more information about the Marine Biology program, please request more information here. …
On December 7th, from 5:30-8:30 pm, Coastal Communiy Foundation will host a public reception and exhibit for the new works by Amanda McLenon. The 2012 winner of the Griffith/Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year Award, McLenon is the 8th artist to be recognized by the Lowcountry Artist Award Fund. The fund provides a $5,000 award…