"It all comes down to population growth increasing and the exploitation of resources along the coast," said Jack DiTullio, College of Charleston oceanographer. "The bottom line is the oceans are in trouble right now, and we need to take some measures to mitigate the effects on our children." Read more of the Post and Courier
The protections are "a multi-faceted plan to protect our oceans for future generations. That's what we need. The oceans are under siege. They're imperiled by climate (warming), over-fishing and pollution. And it's all happening simultaneously," said College of Charleston oceanographer Jack DiTullio. Efforts such as promoting aquaculture could have a large direct impact on the
The opportunity to work with these emerging technologies can help spark an interest in the industry, according to C of C computer science senior instructor Christine Moore. "They're introduced to basic technology at an early age, but by looking at emerging technology, it gives them a look at what is on the horizon," Moore said.
Columbia, SC — We’ve known for quite a while that a vocal group of S.C. conservatives don’t like Lindsey Graham. Among his many flaws, Graham published columns with John Kerry on the dangers of climate change. He called the GOP the party of “angry white people.” He also voted for the 2008 bailout and helped
Why It Could Pay Well: The evidence seems to show that the demand for computer experts who can protect networks from attack can translate into a healthy paycheck, according to Chris Starr, chairman of the department of computer science at the College of Charleston. "In my 27 years on the computer science faculty, I have
The new major will provide students with an understanding of the history and culture of African Americans, and of race and diversity in the Atlantic World.
"I was fairly confident that we would prevail," said Rob Dillon, a College of Charleston biology professor and president of South Carolinians for Science Education. "I was very gratified by the support for rigorous science education that came from the State Board of Education." Dillon has been driving from Charleston to Columbia every time the
Gibbs Knotts, a political scientist at the College of Charleston, said Scott could be positioned to play a role in changing the way voters view the Republican Party. "Tim Scott has an opportunity to try to change some of the dynamics in American politics and make the Republican Party a party that reaches out to African-Americans
Board approves a tuition increase of 3.2% for in-state and out-of-state students.
"He’s really the only one able to spend and get his name out there statewide," said Gibbs Knotts, a political science professor at the College of Charleston. "It’s an uphill battle for the challengers.” Read more of the Reuters story
