Gupta College of Science at Coastal Carolina University

Dr. Billy Hills, professor of psychology, recently shared his incredible experiences as a Fulbright scholar in Egypt with students, faculty, and the community. He captivated the audience with stunning photos and fascinating stories from his time in Cairo, where he collaborated with geriatricians at Ain Shams University’s Department of Geriatrics. His work focused on enhancing services for older adults and providing gerontology education for medical students and faculty as part of their continuing education system. Thank you, Dr. Hills, for offering such a unique and insightful glimpse into your journey! ????

Under the night sky, astronomy students recently gathered on the Douglas Hall observation deck for an unforgettable evening of stargazing! With telescopes set up and eyes to the sky, students marveled at celestial wonders—cue the ‘oohs’ and ‘ahhs’! ??? Physics major Josey Arbogast even captured stunning shots just by holding her phone up to the telescope’s eyepiece. Talk about an out-of-this-world moment! ???? A big THANK YOU to Dr. Patricia Craig and her students for sharing these amazing images! ??

?? Teal and Tech: Round Two! ?????? Today, we teamed up with our friends at HGTC for the 2nd Annual CCU Teal and Tech event, welcoming eighth graders from Conway and Myrtle Beach Middle Schools for a day of fun, sun, and hands-on learning! ?????? From science experiments to tech innovations, these lucky eighth-graders got a firsthand look at the incredible career paths waiting for them at CCU and HGTC. Seeing their excitement and curiosity was the highlight of the day! ? Chants Up! ??

Big News from Beantown! ????? Students and faculty from the Department of Chemistry have been making waves! Dr. Drew Budner, associate professor of chemistry, and students Regan Verespie and Jada Spake traveled to Boston to present their research at Pittcon—the world’s largest analytical chemistry conference! This is a huge honor, as Pittcon rarely features undergraduate presenters, making Regan and Jada’s achievement even more impressive. They shared the stage with industry professionals, government scientists, faculty, and graduate students. We are so proud of Dr. Budner, Regan, and Jada! ????

?? 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