College of Science and Mathematics
CSU’s STEM-program growth prompts building expansion
Charleston Southern University will complete its second construction phase to fill out the 28,000-square-foot science and engineering building. In conjunction with CSU’s rapid growth in engineering and aeronautics, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved the next phase of the project with completion expected in summer of 2025. “We are thrilled to continue building—both figuratively […]
| READ MORE: CSU’s STEM-program growth prompts building expansionCharleston Women in Tech celebrate 10 years
Charleston Women in Tech celebrated its 10-year anniversary October 10th with a series of celebrations downtown. A City of Charleston proclamation read by Councilman Mike Seekings declared 10/10 as Charleston Women in Tech Day. Similar proclamations were made by the City of North Charleston and the State of SC. CSU has been a supporter of this […]
| READ MORE: Charleston Women in Tech celebrate 10 yearsBiology graduate named Distinguished Alumnus of the Year
Bernie Mazyck, Class of 1981 in biology, is the 2024 CSU Distinguished Alumnus of the Year for 2024. He and other alumni were recognized at Chapel Oct. 2. Mazyck is president and chief executive officer for the South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development. This year is the 30th Anniversary of the S.C. Association for Community Economic […]
| READ MORE: Biology graduate named Distinguished Alumnus of the YearLink wins server for CSU Cyberteam at competition
The CSU cyberteam came away from the Palmetto Cyber Defense Competition this spring with an unusual prize – a server loaded with everything to host a King of the Hill competition. Jackson Link was chosen to represent the CSU team and won the capture the flag competition. “The team is looking forward to using the […]
| READ MORE: Link wins server for CSU Cyberteam at competitionCSU’s Math Ed program earns national recognition
Charleston Southern’s secondary math education program has officially earned national recognition as an accredited program through the National Council of Teachers and Mathematics. Dr. Kari Siko Walters led the accreditation process and said, “To prove that we have met these, we have to present the data on our students’ performance on their PRAXIS tests (a […]
| READ MORE: CSU’s Math Ed program earns national recognitionNubuya begins scholarship to assist black women studying computers and technology
Junior, senior, and graduate black women enrolled in computer science or a technology-related degree or a graduate program within the College of Math and Science with financial need may be eligible for a new scholarship, The NEXT IT GIRL in Memory of Karen Vaughn Endowed Scholarship. Funded by alumnus Napiya Nubuya ’14 and her organization, […]
| READ MORE: Nubuya begins scholarship to assist black women studying computers and technologyWalker receives Excellence in Teaching Award
Dr. Melinda Walker was one of 21 winners recognized recently with Excellence in Teaching Awards by the South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities. Walker was Charleston Southern University’s selection for the 2023 award and will be recognized at CSU’s commencement. Walker, professor of biology, joined CSU as a faculty member in 1995 and is the […]
| READ MORE: Walker receives Excellence in Teaching AwardDOD’s SMART Scholarship awarded to Zach Weaver
Zach Weaver has become the second CSU student to be awarded The Department of Defense’s SMART Scholarship. The SMART Scholarship is an opportunity for STEM majors that includes full tuition payment, stipend and allowance, summer internship opportunities, and, upon receiving their degree, guaranteed employment with the DOD. Weaver is a sophomore cybersecurity major and is […]
| READ MORE: DOD’s SMART Scholarship awarded to Zach WeaverParsons researches how math students learn
Charleston Southern University students are able to expand on their general knowledge and also find out more about the topics they are interested in. This is especially true for Maddy Parsons, who has been researching aspects of learning for mathematics students. With Dr. Ryan Thomas and Dr. Emily Thomas, Parsons has been analyzing how students […]
| READ MORE: Parsons researches how math students learnAeronautics Simulation Lab opens on campus
In its second year of classes, the aeronautics degree program at CSU utilizes a combination of instruction on and off campus. Flight and Simulation Training Curriculum is administered by CRAFT Flight Training and Simulation off campus. All ground school and academic courses are taught on campus. Professor Lloyd Richardson, chair of the department of aeronautics, […]
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