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Indian Country: Politics Within & Without

You’re invited to attend the Department of Political Science’s convocation featuring one of the nation’s foremost attorneys in federal Indian law and Honors alum Arlinda Locklear!

The Event: Discover the politics within Indian country including coalitions and tribal dynamics, Congressional politics, and how federal agencies can influence the outcome of lawsuits.

When & Where: This event will be…

  • On Monday, February 10th, at 4:00 p.m.
  • In RITA 101

Honors Connection: In addition to being a leading attorneys in federal Indian law and a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, Arlinda is a CofC Honors program graduate!

For more information, check out the provided flyer or the Department of Political Science’s Instagram.

Register for USC’s Big Data Health Science Student Case Competition!

Registration for the University of South Carolina’s Big Data Health Science Student Case Competition, and a chance at a $5000 prize, is open!

Details: The USC Big Data Health Science Student Case Competition provides enthusiastic teams of graduate and/or senior undergraduate students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge to the analysis of big datasets in healthcare. Each participating team will analyze the case and datasets to be released on Friday, February 7th, 2025, at noon EST. During this period, team members will work together to present their methods, analyses, and results at the Big Data Health Science Center Case Competition virtually.

Charleston Excellence: Our CofC teams were the only undergraduate teams to make it to the finals for the past 2 years!

To Register: Go to this link to learn about the next steps. Registration is open until January 29th.

More information can be found at the above link.

Apply for the Gibbes Museum of Art Vibrant Leaders Development Program!

The Gibbes Museum of Art is looking for students to join their Vibrant Leaders Development Program for the summer of 2025!

The Program: A 40 hr/week, nine-week paid internship at Charleston’s only art museum, aiming to help students of color gain valuable insights, skills, and connections that pave the way for impactful careers in the museum field.

Benefits:

  • Get a 360-degree experience in an art museum context
  • Engage in one-on-one mentorship opportunities
  • Be introduced to a range of issues and activities involving planning, organization, finance, marketing, community-building, and more

Great Fit For: Students of color interested in exploring a career in the arts.

To Apply: Go to this link to apply. Applications are due February 23rd, and award recipients will be notified by April 1st.

Click here to learn more about the program.

MUSC Children’s Research Summer Fellowship

You’re invited to apply for a summer program scholarship at the Darby Children’s Research Institute at MUSC!

Details: The primary objective of The John Covington and Robert Lukey Scholarship is to provide funding for undergraduate trainees to gain exposure to a clinical and basic science pediatric research environment at MUSC at a nationally ranked academic medical center that will advance their career aspirations.

Great Fit For: Students with science majors considering a future in graduate school (MD, PhD), with the possibility in pediatrics.

Benefits: $5,000 summer stipend (with the option of housing).

To Apply: Check out the application details below. The deadline to apply is December 16th.

For more information, click this link or email Jasmine Ballentine at ballentj@musc.edu.

OVERVIEW

The Darby Children's Research Institute (DCRI) is the research arm of the Department of Pediatrics and the Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital at the Medical University of South Carolina. The DCRI is comprised of basic and physician scientists working together with a common goal to perform impactful science that can be translated for the wellness of children’s health. The DCRI is composed of state-of-the-art laboratories with faculty, post-doctoral researchers, and graduate students spanning multiple disciplines in childhood health and disease.

The primary objective of The John Covington and Robert Lukey Scholarship is to provide funding for trainees to gain exposure to a clinical and basic science pediatric research environment in a nationally ranked academic medical center that will advance their career aspirations.

Information on the DCRI and areas of research can be found at the following link: https://dcri.musc.edu.

KEY DATES

  • Applications due: December 16, 2024, at 5:00 pm EST
  • Applicants will be notified of awards: January 7, 2025
  • Award Period: June 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025

APPLICATION FORM AND DOCUMENTS

Document Specifications

  • Font Type and Size: Arial, 11pt.
  • Page Margins: No less than 0.5” on all sides
  • Document Type: Single PDF file

Required Documents/Files

  • Cover letter – Include what peeks your interests in pediatric research either basic or clinical. Do you have a particular area of interest? Are you interested in a particular DCRI researcher from the information provided on the DCRI website or publications? (1 page)
  • Personal and Scientific Background (1-2 pages) – Please describe your educational background in science, why you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, and how this would enhance or further your career goals?
  • Resume or CV
  • Letter of Recommendation (1 letter minimum)

SUBMISSION PROCESS

  • Combine all documents into a single PDF file
  • Email to Jasmine Ballentine (ballentj@musc.edu), Subject Line: "DCRI Summer Fellowship Program"

AWARD AMOUNT

  • $5,000 stipend

QUESTIONS

PHIL 285: Philosophical Issues in Literature

Professor Sheridan Hough is offering an exciting class next semester, focusing on tragedies from the 5th Century BCE!

The Course: You’ll examine the philosophical perspectives relating to nine tragedies from the 5th Century BCE. These works will be considered through the eyes of three great observers of tragedy: Aristotle, Hegel, and Nietzsche.

Course Details:

  • Course number PHIL 285, CRN 23336
  • The class will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:40 to 2:55 p.m.
  • This course is not Honors exclusive, but they are encouraging Honors students to join!

To Register: Registration is open! Join the class through your registration portal.

Biology Research Opportunity

You have the opportunity to conduct research related to amphibian biology, ecosystems, and environmental change with Dr. Allison Welch’s research group!

Benefits: Participating students will gain hands-on research skills and opportunities for summer funding, academic credit, and/or a Bachelor’s Essay project.

Great Fit For: Sophomores, juniors, or seniors with a major or minor in Biology, Marine Biology, or Environmental and Sustainability Studies. They are looking for students with a strong interest in research, eagerness to learn, attention to detail, and a positive attitude. No experience required!

Interested? Please reach out to Dr. Welch at welcha@cofc.edu to discuss your interest.

Apply for the MUSC Internship in Neuroscience for Distinguished Scholars (MINDS)!

The MINDS program at MUSC is looking for applicants! The program hopes to accept 2-3 students for immediate placement in labs during this school year and may be able to accommodate a summer-only intern.

The Opportunity: The MINDS hopes to provide students interested in pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD in a neuroscience-related discipline with a paid research opportunity so they do not have to sacrifice working in order to gain the valuable research experience required to get into graduate programs. Last year was the inaugural year of the program and saw two College of Charleston student participate.

Details: The MINDS program will pair students with a faculty mentor to provide research training and we will work with the students to prepare for applying to graduate school – craft a CV, prepare personal statements, and learn the artful craft of science communication, so you can stand out during interviews. They strongly encourage individuals who are historically underrepresented in STEM to apply.

To Apply: Complete the application at this link.