Professor Helps in Groundbreaking Genome Research
Andrew Shedlock is a member of a team of scientists who has sequenced the genome of an anole.
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College of Charleston students see ocean volcano – The Post and Courier
Vents from undersea volcanoes called "snowblowers" spew fresh micro- organisms in a white, slurry-like snow. The bacterial material is the beginning of sea life. Getting a real-time look at a snowblower at work is groundbreaking science. A geology class of College of Charleston students is getting an up-close look this week, exploring a vent never
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Expert: No way to tell if bolts will be effective in next quake- WCIV
Dr. Steven Juame is a geologist at the College of Charleston. He says based on geological studies, the Lowcountry is a little ways of until the next big earthquake. "One thing we know is that on average, it's about five hundred years based on geological studies in Lowcountry between earthquakes of the size of the
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Michelin, College of Charleston offer program – The Post and Courier
Michelin has selected the College of Charleston School of Business to deliver a global logistics and transportation professional development program for Michelin employees and the company's affiliates. The Michelin North America Logistics Professional Development Online Program brings together business school faculty and Michelin employees in a virtual training environment. http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/sep/01/michelin-c-of-c-offer-program/
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Program helps students with disabilities to complete school – WCSC
Everything changed when the Porterfields heard about a new program called REACH which stands for Realizing Educational and Career Hopes at the College of Charleston. "It is a four year post secondary program for students with intellectual disabilities so they can have a four year experience, "said Program Director Edie Cusack. http://www.live5news.com/story/15379377/program-hels-students-with-disabilities-to-complete-school
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Professor teaches class from under the ocean – WCIV
A College of Charleston geology professor is teaching a class from under the ocean. Professor Leslie Sautter of College of Charleston is currently on a research ship about 265 miles off the Oregon Coast. http://www.abcnews4.com/story/15380606/professor-teaches-class-from-under-the-ocean
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Lizard genome unveiled – Nature News
The anole lizard Anolis carolinensis is the first non-avian member of the reptile lineage to have its genome sequenced. Andrew M. Shedlock, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC, USA http://www.nature.com/news/2011/110831/full/news.2011.512.html
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Music, academics in perfect harmony – The Post and Courier
How can you play the blues when you're this darned happy? Hector Qirko is positively delighted to be where he is, doing what he's doing. Since his wife, Emily Dahl, joined him here in July, the College of Charleston anthropology professor's rosy view of things has brightened all the more. http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/sep/04/music-academics-in-perfect-harmony/
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Jewish series planned on social justice – The Post and Courier
The Jewish Studies Program at the College of Charleston is launching a series called "Judaism and Social Justice," made possible by the Legacy Heritage Jewish Studies Project, directed by the Association for Jewish Studies. The first event in the series is planned for 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Stern Center Ballroom, 66 George St. It
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Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Elie Wiesel to Speak at the College
The invitation-only address will be held on September 25.