Category Archives: School of Business

South Carolina Academy of Sciences Annual Meeting

by bartlettjd

The South Carolina Academy of Sciences (SCAS) will be having their Annual Meeting on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at MUSC.

The Annual Meeting provides a venue for Graduate and Undergraduate Students (SCAS) to present their research and win scholarships.

Dr. Lori McMahon, MUSC Vice President for Research, will be the Plenary Speaker for the 2023 Annual Meeting.

Abstracts are being accepted until Friday, February 24, 2023, from Undergraduate and Graduate Students for Oral and Poster Presentations.

The deadline to register for the SCAS Annual Meeting is Saturday, March 4, 2023

For more information, please visit here!

Meet with Restaurateurs and Entrepreneurs Melody and Michael Shemtov

by plasmatinc

The Maroon Memories program welcomes back Michael ’00 and Melody Shemtov to campus to speak with CofC students! There are two chances to meet them and ask questions about entrepreneurship on Thursday, February 16.

All students welcome! No need to RSVP.

Learn more about the Shemtov’s work in the hospitality industry (photo: Atlanta Jewish Times).

7th Annual German-American Business Summit

by bartlettjd

The German-American Business Summit on February 8th, 2023 in the Stern Center Ballroom will provide a unique opportunity to connect with German companies in the Southeastern US that are seeking to establish stronger ties to undergraduate education in the region.

The event consists of a job and internship expo, keynote presentations and panel discussions from business leaders on pressing issues in German-American industry, and a networking reception. Both of the day’s main events provide extensive opportunities for networking. This event is intended for any student with a global orientation that wants to work in industry or rehearse and work on how to interact with and explore job opportunities.

Agenda

Beatty Center – School of Business – 5 Liberty Street

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM: Job & Internship Expo

Stern Center Ballroom – 4th Floor – 71 George Street 

1:30 – 2:00 PM: Conference Check-In

2:00 – 2:10 PM: Welcome, Dr. Andrew Hsu, President, College of Charleston

2:10 – 2:15 PM: Welcome – Summit Sponsor, Mercedes-Benz Vans – Patric Goettsches, Executive VP and Head of Body and Paint Shop

2:15 – 2:20 PM: Keynote Introduction – Dr. Morgan Koerner, Chair, Department of German and Russian Studies, College of Charleston

2:20 – 3:20 PM: Keynote Address –Jody Resnick, Vice President Revenue North America, Enlighted/Siemens, “A Lower Carbon Future: Corporate Responsibility through Technology at Siemens”

3:20 – 3:45 PM: Coffee and Networking

3:45 – 3:50 PM: Panel Discussion Introduction: Dr. Sebastian van Delden, Dean and Professor, School of Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering

3:50 – 5:15 PM: Panel Discussion: “Clean Future Innovations: Circular Economy, Decarbonization, E-mobility and Clean Energy Production in German-American Industry”

Moderator:
Knudt Flor, Senior Vice President for Innovation and Industry Engagement, the College of Charleston
 
Panelists:
Oliver Haase, Senior Vice President for Purchasing, BMW MC USA  
David Stenström, Vice President and Plant manager Manufacturing Americas at Volvo Cars
Danny Kassis, Vice President for Customer Relations and Renewables, Dominion Energy
Marcel Schaefer, Senior Program Coordinator at Fraunhofer USA
Marcus Groeger, Senior Vice President and Technical Plant Manager, Bosch
Andreas Niedermeier, Managing Partner at P3 USA Inc.
 
 
The President’s House – 6 Glebe Street
 
 
5:15 PM Networking Reception

Register for either or both events here!

For more information, visit the event’s website.

2023 Student Entrepreneur of the Year

by bartlettjd

The Center for Entrepreneurship is looking for applications for the College of Charleston “2023 Student Entrepreneur of the Year.” The winner will be recognized on April 12th at the Tommy Baker Entrepreneurship Hour and receive an award of $1,000 to help grow their business.

Any full-time enrolled student at the College of Charleston is invited to apply by the Sunday, February 12, 2023 deadline.

Students can apply here!

Additionally, Student entrepreneurs are also eligible to join the Founders Club to help students launch and grow their enterprises by bringing in noted entrepreneurs for mentoring and advice. The Founders Club’s next meeting is this Wednesday, February 1 from 5:00-6:00 in Beatty 120 (the Impact X room on the ground floor of the School of Business).

Motivational Speaker Chris Singleton to Speak with Students

by plasmatinc

Join the College’s Entrepreneurship Program and the Honors College in welcoming special guest speak Chris Singleton to a public talk for students!

The Talk: Thursday, Feb 2 from 9:25am-10:40am in Wells Fargo Auditorium, Beatty Center.

The Speaker: Chris Singletonis a former professional athlete drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2017. Following the loss of his mother in a racially motivated mass shooting, Chris has become an inspirational speaker and best-selling author who has shared his message of unity and racial reconciliation with over 100 organizations and over 30,000 students annually.

Great fit For: Open to all students and CofC community members!

How to Attend: No registration necessary; For additional information, please reach out to Professor Affonso at affonsol@cofc.edu.

Apply to Capgemini Invent’s EPIC program!

by bartlettjd

Applications to Capgemini Invent‘s EPIC (Empowering Potential Invent-ors and Consultants) program are now OPEN!

EPIC is focused on providing undergraduate sophomore students who identify as Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Indigenous (Native American, Alaska Native, etc.) the opportunity to be exposed to the world of management consulting.

Through this program, chosen participants will have the opportunity to network with consultants and leaders at Invent, learn tips and tricks for acing case interviews, and strengthen their business skillset. For more information on what the program will consist of, feel free to reach out to inventcampusrecruiting.nar@capgemini.com. There will bean information session for all applicants with more details about the program and interview tips. Interviews will take place late February – March.EPIC is open to undergraduate sophomores, with a graduation date between December 2024 – August 2025.Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gD-yFNC9

Technology Commercialization Internship Program.

by bartlettjd

Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) Technology Commercialization Internship Program.

The Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) Technology Commercialization Internship Program provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to explore and contribute to projects that lie at the intersection of business and technology like machine learning, artificial intelligence, computing, data science, and biofuels. Students undergo intensive training as they join the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) world-class national laboratory system, boost entrepreneurial thinking, and explore market opportunities.

Internships will be for 10-12 consecutive weeks beginning on or about June 5, 2023. Alternate dates may be considered depending on your class schedules and facility schedules.

As a program participant, you will:

  • Participate in and contribute to OTT mission-related research, technical and policy activities under the guidance of technology transfer experts and/or OTT staff.
  • Learn and collaborate with Technology Transfer specialists at DOE national laboratories working on commercialization efforts related to the OTT mission, and establish long-term relationships between yourself, technology transfer experts, and OTT staff.
  • Gain deep insight into the federal government's role in the creation and implementation of policies that will affect energy technology development.
  • Enhance your education and training in OTT-related fields and increase your future marketability in these disciplines.

Program Benefits

  • Stipend: $750 per week
  • Virtual appointments – no relocation required
  • In-person closing ceremony that provides interns an opportunity to showcase their summer projects – Travel arrangements and reimbursement will be provided.

The deadline to apply for this opportunity is January 16th, 2023.

Students may learn more here!

For additional information, there is a Zoom Info session being held on December 6th at 2:00pm. Students may register here!

Honors Business Program Hosts its First Ever Annual Meeting

by plasmatinc

Are you a student in Honors Business Program? Or considering a degree within the school of business? Learn how to get the most out of your Honors experience. Join us for the first ever:

Annual Meeting of the Honors Business Program
Wednesday, November 30, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Wells Fargo Auditorium (Beatty 115)

This event will feature the following topics:

  • Scholarship programs
  • Graduate programs
  • Career service/Internships
  • Study abroad programs
  • And much more

Representatives from each department and program at the School of Business will be there to talk with you at and after the meeting. The Associate Dean of the School of Business, Dr. Messal and the Associate Dean of the Honors College, Dr. Ganaway will also join us.

No reservation necessary. ALL Honors students are welcome. Even if you are not a business major/minor or have not declared your major/minor, you are invited.

For more details contact Dr. Hao-Chen Liu, Director of the Honors Business Program (LiuH@cofc.edu).