Gupta College of Science at Coastal Carolina University

?? Congratulations to Courtnie Caruso, Victoria Green (WWA), and Dr. Susan Libes (EQL/WWA) on their presentations at the 14th National Monitoring Conference in Green Bay, Wisconsin last week! ?? Courtnie presented her research poster, "Impacts of Stormwater Runoff on Water Quality in a Catchment of the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge." ?? Victoria presented "Sustaining WATER: CCU Watershed Advisory Taskforce for Education & Research," with an impressive 100+ attendees at her session! While at the conference, they explored key topics like harmful algal blooms, data visualizations, and volunteer monitoring best practices. ?? A huge thank you to the GCOS, CMWS graduate program, President’s Council on Sustainability & Coastal Resilience, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for making this opportunity possible!

Are you looking for job or internship opportunities? If so, come out TODAY (March 26) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Spring 2025 JobFest in the Lib Jackson Rotunda! Meet with employers, make valuable connections, and watch your career BLOOM! Hope to #CCU there!????

?? Huge Congratulations to Jennifer Angel, Grant Maccini, Jessica Hamilton, and Justin Osborne (not pictured) !?? We are so proud to announce that these incredible students have been nominated for the prestigious Udall Scholarship! ?? This scholarship identifies future leaders in the fields of environmental, Tribal public policy, and health care. ???? We are so proud of all of you & wish you good luck! HTC Honors College CCU Office of National Scholarships

Students Ywomie Mota and Samantha Oliver, along with Dr. Melissa Baker, assistant professor of psychology, traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to present their research at the American Psychology-Law Society Conference. Ywomie and Samantha are members of Dr. Baker’s Psychology, Law, Emotions, and Attitudes Lab. While at the conference, they showcased their research and explored the local culture. Ywomie presented two posters on eyewitness recall and recognition performance of suspects, while Samantha presented one poster and delivered a data-blitz talk on jurors’ punishment recommendations for perpetrators of gun violence. We are incredibly proud of Dr. Baker, Ywomie, and Samantha for representing the Gupta College of Science and CCU on a national stage. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!

Join Dr. Billy Hills, professor of psychology, for an exciting talk about his recent journey to Egypt as a Fulbright Scholar! He’ll share stunning photos, unforgettable stories, and key highlights from his adventure. ?? Monday, March 24 ? 5 p.m. ?? Johnson Auditorium (Wall 116) Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the wonders of Egypt through Dr. Hills’ eyes!

Love our newest vessel, the Coastal Discovery. Thankful for the gift from the North Myrtle Beach Police Department and the work of our Captains to lead out on the renovations! Gupta College of Science at Coastal Carolina University

??Make your college experience count with amazing research opportunities! ?? Are you ready to dive into cutting-edge research, gain real-world experience, and team up with top-notch faculty mentors? The Gupta College of Science Research Fellows Program (RFP) at CCU is the ultimate launchpad for STEM majors! ?? Why You Should Apply: ? Get hands-on with exciting research projects ? Enjoy personalized mentoring from expert faculty ? Supercharge your resume & grad school applications ? Be part of a transformative academic journey. Visit https://lnkd.in/eNHqR6uy for more information and https://lnkd.in/eCRXuXmh to apply! ?? Deadline Alert: Apply by April 15, 2025! You have less than one month to apply, so APPLY TODAY!

Anyone care for a slice? ?? Celebrating Pi Day at CCU! ?? From delicious pie to endless possibilities, we’re honoring the magic of 3.14...... today! #PiDay #Chantsup

We’ve missed you, Chants! ???? Spring Break is almost over, and we hope you've been soaking up the sun, catching up on rest, and making the most of these last few days! ???? As we head into the final stretch of the semester, take this time to recharge and get ready to finish strong. ???? We can’t wait to see you back on campus Monday—let’s conquer the rest of Spring 2025 together! ???

Full STEAM ahead! ?????? Students from our biology department visited Waccamaw Elementary for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Night—and it was a night to remember! ?? They introduced young learners to conservation and the role of animals in our ecosystem and set up hands-on stations, including: ?? A gel electrophoresis station, where kids explored DNA and molecular biology. ?? A chlorophyll fluorescence station, showcasing energy release and photosynthetic activity. But the highlights? Special guests Pongo the gecko, Ruby the ball python, and Virmithor the pine snake slithered in for some up-close encounters! ???? It was an unforgettable evening of science, discovery, and hands-on learning, and we loved seeing the excitement on the kids' faces! ???