Science & Technology
African Activists Demand Action Now at World Climate Confab in Poland
Dorothy Nalubega was far from home but close enough to the U.N. climate summit in Katowice, Poland, to give the 200 world delegates in attendance an earful of her views on climate change. Nalubega was among thousands of protestors at the climate conference – the third such meeting since nations adopted the Paris climate agreement…
Read MoreTips for Driving and Securing Your Home During Wintery Weather
As snow and sleet continue to fall, AAA Carolinas is warning motorists that the combination can result in dangerous winter driving conditions. “Freezing temps and precipitation are not a good mix, for drivers on the road and for keeping your home warm and safe,” said Tiffany Wright, AAA Carolinas spokesperson. “When you are hunkering down…
Read MoreAfrica Seeks Commitments To Fight Climate Threat At World Climate Confab
Seyni Nafo, spokesman of the African delegation at the World Climate Conference taking place this week in Poland, is not one to mince words about the serious climate threat now facing the African continent. “We are the most vulnerable, we are the least responsible but we will suffer the most,” the Malian-born Nafo summed up…
Read MoreBakari Sellers Addresses Quality of Life Concerns with the Opportunity Project of South Carolina
Former State Representative and CNN Commentator, Bakari Sellers, announced the formation of the Opportunity Project of South Carolina (Opportunity Project), which aims to close the gaps plaguing South Carolina communities in quality-of-life areas including healthcare, education and technology. Sellers will lead the organization, which is committed to narrowing the inequities for South Carolina’s citizens. At…
Read MoreCoastal Carolina University scholars win $270,327 grant to digitize historic materials from Gullah Geechee communities
The terms “Gullah” and “Geechee” may be vaguely familiar to the general public, but a Coastal Carolina University institute is on a mission to make sure they become widespread cultural knowledge. Two scholars have won a sizeable grant to make Gullah historical records accessible and engaging to the public. Eric Crawford, musicologist, director of CCU’s…
Read MoreMinority-Owned Tech Startup Mixtroz Raises Over $1M for Networking Software
Mixtroz, a minority and woman-owned tech startup specializing in connecting people at live events in real time, has reached the historic fundraising mark of $1 million. Kerry Schrader and Ashlee Ammons, the founding mother-daughter team behind Mixtroz, have joined the exclusive circle of only 40 black females to close $1 million in seed funding. “Achieving…
Read MoreTrident Technical College is offering free lean manufacturing training for 84 participants through the ManuFirstSC Grant program
The demand for workers in high-tech lean manufacturing is expected to continue to surge in the Lowcountry in the coming years and Trident Technical College’s Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development is gearing up to train the employees that can fill those jobs. The college has modified its Lean Manufacturing program, originally developed in…
Read MoreThe Parklands Foundation receives grant from The Bosch Community Fund for BioDiscovery Project
The non-profit partner of the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC), The Parklands Foundation, recently received a $10,000 grant from The Bosch Community Fund. The funds will go to support The BioDiscovery Project, which fosters exploration of aquatic biodiversity through a citizen-science, inquiry-based, and STEM-focused project. The goal of the BioDiscovery Project is to…
Read MoreDigital Boom and Tech Access Fuel Black Entrepreneurship
No different than the impact industry had on America’s business model of the early 20th century, new technological innovations have significantly changed all aspects of business, from the way people consume to how brands engage consumers. “We are on the threshold of a new business paradigm,” said Cheryl Grace, Senior Vice President, U.S. Strategic Community…
Read MoreDominion Energy Supports STEM Education at College of Charleston
By Darcie Goodwin The College of Charleston Foundation on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, announced a $10,000 grant from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Dominion Energy, to fund Elementary Engineers and the Charleston STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) Festival. With the help of partners like Dominion Energy, the College’s Grice Marine…
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