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 ApplyComplete the application at this link.

Compensation 101: Finding Your Worth

Attend Compensation 101, an employer panel all about finding your worth, this Thursday, October 17th!

The Opportunity: Learn about compensation, negotiating employments offers, perks, and the reality of life after college from an experienced panel of employers.

When & Where: This event will be…

  • On Thursday, October 17th, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
  • In Addlestone Library room 227

Bonus: Attend the event and enjoy free food and prizes!

To Register: Scan the QR code on the provided flyer or go to this link.

Find more information, including a list of employers on the panel, at the registration link.

CofC Changemaker Series: Carrie Jaquith, Global Head of Digital Product at Abaxx Tech

The CofC Changemaker Series is hosting Carrie Jaquith as a speaker on October 17th!

About the Speaker: Carrie Jaquith (she/her) is a Global Head of Digital Product at Abaxx Technologies, an Advisory Board Member, and an Educator. Prior to Abaxx, she was Global Head of Digital Enablement for AXA XL’s Data, Intelligence & Analytics group. She has taught at Columbia University’s Master of Science in Applied Analytics program and collaborated with groups at Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill Lynch.

When & Where: Three separate opportunities to meet with Carrie this Thursday, October 17!

  • HONS 205 Fireside Chat: 10:50 – 11:15 p.m. in 10 Green Way room 200
  • Mentoring Matters Lunch: 11:20 – 12:30 p.m. in Liberty Dining Hall
  • Changemakers Series Speaker: 1:40 –  2:55 p.m. in the Wells Fargo Auditorium at the Beatty Center

Join the Conversation: All three opportunities are open to all students. No registration necessary.

Hygiene Supplies Packing Party for those impacted by recent hurricanes

We’re hosting a packing party to collect, prepare, and ship hygiene supplies to those impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Hygiene Supplies Packing Party
Tuesday, October 15, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
RITA 101

How you can help:

  1. Join the packing party and help us pack supplies that have already been donated.
  2. Stop by the packing party to drop off supplies of your own.

Supplies we’re looking for include liners, maxi pads, tampons, and hygienic wipes (all items must be individually wrapped).

Join the party! No RSVP necessary, just stop by!

Share Your Story of Academic Belonging and Win Free Earbuds!

The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and the Office of Institutional Diversity have partnered to develop a faculty development certificate on Academic Belonging, Classroom Climate, and Community Building (to be offered in Spring 2025). To better understand students’ positive, negative, and neutral experiences of academic belonging, they are collecting anonymous student stories.

Free Earbuds: Students can share more than one story. Participants will have three chances to win FREE Bose Quiet Comfort Headphones.

To Share Your Story: Complete the survey by November 7.

  • For more information, contact Margaret Hagood at HagoodM@cofc.edu.

Harbor Hack 2024 Registration is Now Open!

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 RegisterHead to this link to sign up!

For more information, click on the registration link.

Covering Israel Since October 7th with Barak Ravid

The Arnold Center for Israel Studies is hosting journalist Barak Ravid for a talk!

Covering Israel Since October 7th with Barak Ravid
6:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 9
Arnold Hall (96 Wentworth St.)

The Speaker: Barak Ravid is an Israeli journalist and a CNN political and foreign policy analyst.

Plus a free book! Student attendees will be able to pick up a copy of Ravid’s latest book on the Abraham Accords for free at the event.

Let’s Talk Devops with Bryan Ko ’20: aq discussion on software development practices

All College of Charleston students are invited to join CofC alumnus Bryan Ko ’20 for an intimate discussion on DevOps and software development practices:

Let’s Talk Devops with Bryan Ko ’20
12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 10
The Compass Room at Harbor Walk

Great Fit For: Computer Information Systems / Technologists

About Bryan: Bryan Ko ‘ 20 is an AIS Consultant with Adaptavist, an Enterprise software firm recently named to the Deloitte Fast 50. As a student at CofC, Bryan developed a “digital town hall” app through the ImpactX program. Learn more on LinkedIn.

Join the Conversation: All students are welcome! Register here to let us know you’re coming.