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CEC is presenting a series of Forums on our Energy Future. Forums include the roles of nuclear energy, coal, hydrogen, renewables, and energy conservation, respectively. The next forum will be Tuesday, September 9, 6:30 pm, at Claflin University in Orangeburg, to discuss "The Place of Energy Conservation and Efficiency in Our Energy Future." more
(click "more" link above to view videos of the June 4 and June 25 forums and photos from each of the past forums)
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CEC supports Carolina gives back during our two summer camps
A charity or non-profit has been designated for each week of the Carolina Masters Scholars Adventures Series. More about the program and donation items.
Summer at the CEC
Most of the students are gone for the summer, but the CEC is anything but quiet. Here's some of the things happening this summer at the college:
- PLTW Summer Training Institute, Session 1, June 1-13 | Level II, June 9-13 (PHOTOS June 1-13) | Session 2, June 15-27
- FLL LEGO Teachers, June 10-11: educational opportunity for teachers working with FLL | PHOTOS
- GK-12 Institute for Middle School Teachers, June 16-18: 3 day-long institutes featuring engineering- and science-related activities correlated to the SC Science Standards
- PLTW Counselor's Conference, June 19-20: 75 middle and high school teachers and guidance counselors here for two days to learn all about the PLTW program and the college
- PMECS Camp (Partners for Minorities in Engineering and Computer Science), June 22-27: 65 minority high school students attend a camp focused on engineering and computing. Most departments are participating with mini ELE's for the students.
- Carolina Master Scholars (CMS) Vex Robotics Course, July 7-10: for rising 6th-9th graders
- Girl Scout STEM Camp (LEGO Ocean Odyssey Camp), July 14-18.
- CMS Adventures in Computer Gaming Camp, July 21-25: for rising 10th-12th graders
- FLL North America Partners meeting hosted by USC CEC, August 4-8
- Research Experiences for Undergraduates with the ChE and CSE departments
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Research and Awards
Congrats to Dr. Ken Reifsnider (ME), on being named director of the Future Fuels Center (effective July 1). more
Congrats to Dr. Joe Gibbons (ChE), on being selected as the SC Soc of Prof Eng "Engineer of the Year."
Students and Organizations
College and state officials announced a first of its kind scholarship program that will cover the difference between tuition costs and LIFE scholarships for in-state freshmen majoring in engineering and computing. News story with photos | Video of the news conference
May 2008 graduate, Crystal Byrd, is among a record number of students from USC receiving a prestigious Fulbright Grant (a total to 38 since the establishment of the Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs in 1994). more
CEC supports our student athletes!
Our students participate in baseball, cheerleading, football, soccer, swimming, track and field and water polo. more
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Upcoming Events
(click on dates below for expanded event info)
- July 1: Last day of Summer I classes
- July 4: Independence Day - CEC closed
- July 6-11: Adventures in Robotics camp
- July 8: Summer II classes begin
- July 14-18: Girl Scout STEM Camp
- July 21-25: Adventures in Computer Gaming camp
- Aug 4-8: FLL N American Partners meeting at SWGN
- Aug 6: Last day of Summer II classes
- Aug 18: Last day of Summer II classes
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