30 07, 2014

Professor’s Book Charts Rise of Conservatism in American Politics

By |2015-08-14T12:56:15-04:00July 30, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Professor’s Book Charts Rise of Conservatism in American Politics

Communication professor Mike Lee's new book examines conservative political thought in post-World War II America. Learn which books still influence GOP politics and what Lee thinks of the party's chances to reclaim the White House in 2016.

28 07, 2014

Professor’s Passion Takes Students Under the Sea

By |2017-04-21T10:26:32-04:00July 28, 2014|Academics, Alumni, Campus Life|Comments Off on Professor’s Passion Takes Students Under the Sea

Project Oceanica, founded in 2001 by College of Charleston associate professor of geology Leslie Sautter, provides opportunities for students to explore our vast underwater world.

22 07, 2014

Neurobiologist Studies Sensory Superpowers of Palmetto Bugs, Other Insects

By |2015-04-06T15:23:18-04:00July 22, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Neurobiologist Studies Sensory Superpowers of Palmetto Bugs, Other Insects

Ever wonder why it’s so hard to catch a scurrying cockroach? College of Charleston neurobiologist Jeff Triblehorn explains why the Palmetto bug is so adept at sensing threats.

15 07, 2014

Professor’s Book Explores Computer Programming as a New Literacy

By |2020-02-25T13:06:06-05:00July 15, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Professor’s Book Explores Computer Programming as a New Literacy

In his new book, Quinn Burke, assistant professor of education technology, says computer programming is a foundational skill that should be taught alongside English, history and math.

10 07, 2014

Emerging Fields: James Newhard Takes a High-Tech Look into the Past

By |2020-02-25T13:06:07-05:00July 10, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Emerging Fields: James Newhard Takes a High-Tech Look into the Past

Archaeology professor James Newhard took a break from his current site in Athens, Greece to talk with Forbes Magazine about the futuristic technology he uses to study the past.

2 07, 2014

College Botany Expert Works with the Boeing Co. to Preserve Thousands of Native Plants

By |2020-01-14T14:10:17-05:00July 2, 2014|Academics|Comments Off on College Botany Expert Works with the Boeing Co. to Preserve Thousands of Native Plants

College of Charleston Senior Instructor of Biology Jean Everett worked with the Boeing Co. to preserve thousands of native plants

26 06, 2014

Professor Studies the “Give and Take” of Planning Weekend Getaways

By |2020-02-25T13:06:09-05:00June 26, 2014|Academics|Comments Off on Professor Studies the “Give and Take” of Planning Weekend Getaways

Hospitality and tourism management professor Wayne Smith studied 25 couples as they planned weekend trips. Turns out men are more concerned about cost, while women have more influence on timing.

19 06, 2014

Being Progressive: Using Film for Artistic, Social and Cultural Progress

By |2015-04-06T15:31:53-04:00June 19, 2014|Academics|Comments Off on Being Progressive: Using Film for Artistic, Social and Cultural Progress

Italian professor Giovanna De Luca launched the Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival eight years ago to help the Charleston community learn more about Italy, and themselves.

12 06, 2014

Grade of Thrones: Monsters in Popular Culture and Academia with Scott Poole

By |2020-02-25T13:06:10-05:00June 12, 2014|Academics, Campus Life|Comments Off on Grade of Thrones: Monsters in Popular Culture and Academia with Scott Poole

Associate Professor of History Scott Poole speculates on Game of Thrones and monsters in popular culture.

10 06, 2014

Are Career Politicians are “Out of Touch” with Voters? Political Science Professor has the Answer

By |2015-04-06T15:33:40-04:00June 10, 2014|Academics|Comments Off on Are Career Politicians are “Out of Touch” with Voters? Political Science Professor has the Answer

Jordan Ragusa analyzes this data just as S.C. voters head to the polls for the Republican primary - in which U.S. Sen. Lindsay Graham faces six challengers.