Category Archives: School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics

Join an AI Solutions Hackathon with IBM Granite

by Reese Michaelson

Enter IBM’s virtual Lean AI Solutions Hackathon and grow your skills, work in a team, and win prizes!

The Challenge: In this hackathon, you will use IBM Granite to build a proof-of-concept solution to align with one out of two possible themes:

  • Making work less boring, or
  • Decent work and economic growth

Details: This virtual hackathon will take place from April 24th through May 5th. You’re invited to network with peers and form a team in the time leading up to the event. Access to necessary tools, including watsonx services on IBM Cloud, will be provided. All experience levels are welcome.

To Enter: This link has registration instructions and advice on how to get ready for the hackathon. Detailed instructions will be given to participants once the hackathon begins.

Prizes: You could win up to $5,000, tickets to the IBM TechXchange Conference 2025 in Orlando, entrance into the 2025 Call for Code Global Challenge (where you could win up to $50,000!), Airpod Pros, and more!

Click here for more information about this hackathon.

Research Opportunity in Translational Spine Project at CofC/MUSC

by Reese Michaelson

Dr. Sarah Porto is seeking a research assistant to help with an NIH-funded study investigating the effect of amyloid deposition on spine mechanics and tissue integrity.

The Research: Gain laboratory research experience with tissue dissection, cell and molecular biology techniques (i.e., immunohistochemistry with confocal microscopy, histology, and proteomics), tissue culture, biochemical and biomechanical testing, and preparation of experimental results for presentation and publication.

Benefits: Honors Immersed and Bachelor’s Essay potential, MUSC and Clemson networking opportunities, paid research opportunity potential, and an opportunity to develop research skills in a laboratory setting.

Great Fit For: Juniors and seniors with relevant majors in the School of Natural Sciences and Environmental Sciences, the School of Health Sciences, and the School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics.

Send any questions to Dr. Porto at portosc@cofc.edu.

To Apply: Send the following materials to Dr. Porto (portosc@cofc.edu):

  • Updated Resume (or CV) that includes extracurricular activities and employment plans (for academic year and summer).
  • Year of Study, Major, Academic Achievements
  • Unofficial Transcript
  • Statement of Interest (500 words) that includes:
    • Previous research experience, if applicable
    • What can you offer to the project and how long would you like to work on this project?
    • What would you like to get out of this experience?
    • Why are you interested in participating in this (or any) research?
    • Please describe your specific time management strategies.
    • Any other relevant information that you would like to share.

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

by Reese Michaelson

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.

Harbor Hack 2024 Registration is Now Open!

by Reese Michaelson

Are you interested in technology, startups, entrepreneurship, meeting new people, learning something new, or competing for a prize? CharlestonHack HarborHack is the place for you! Whether you’re a novice taking your first steps into the tech world or an expert pushing your boundaries, HarborHack brings together people from all walks of life.

The Challenge: Themed around transformation, you’ll form a team of two to five and be tasked to develop digital solutions that transform the way we live while also harnessing your skills to transform yourself. This experience is designed to challenge and change you—step outside your comfort zone and do something you’ve never done before.

When & Where: This hackathon will be…

  • Between Friday, October 18th and Sunday, October 20th, with the main hacking day on Saturday, October 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • At the College of Charleston Harbor Walk campus

To Register: Head to this link to sign up!

For more information, click on the registration link.