Morris College announces 2020 Science in Action Week activities

January 29, 2020

Each year Morris College highlights the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics through Science in Action Week with many activities and programs that aim to motivate and educate students as well as community members through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.  

The week will kick-off Tuesday, Feb. 4 with a focus on cybersecurity. At 4 p.m., a drone-flying presentation will take place in front of the science building by freshman and licensed done pilot Jeremiah Robinson. Following the drone demonstration at 5 p.m. is a scholarly presentation on cybersecurity featuring several experts. The Innovations of Cybersecurity event will be presented by the South Carolina Military Department’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Cybersecurity, Colonel William Oden.

On Wednesday, several alumni and local businesses will visit the campus to inform students about different job opportunities in the STEM industry. These guests include Morris College alumnus Rhonda Hook, Pharmacy Technician, ShaMeka Carter, nurse, and Dr. Kareem Spratting of Latta Family Dentistry. Also visiting the campus is Clarence Brown, Founder of Pre-College University and Sumter Internships Facilitator for the Department of Energy, and Erika Williams of the Sumter Economic Development Board-Link.

Thursday, during the college’s weekly morning assembly, community members will hear from Chris Powers, manager of Recruitment and Diversity Education at the Medical University of South Carolina.

On Friday, students will make in-class presentations on their favorite African American scientists and mathematicians. 

All activities are free and open to the public.

Morris College

The Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Science in Action Week

February 4 – 7, 2020

Program of Activities

                    

  

Tuesday, February 4, 2020: Cyber Security Fair

  • Drone – Flying Exercise – Jeremiah Robinson and Eugene Boykin, 4PM, WBSB Lawn

Presenter: Col. William Oden, Deputy Chief of Staff for Cyber Security and Intel, SC State Guard, Olympia

Armory, Columbia, SC.

  • Topic:  “Cyber Opportunities for the Future”

              Time:  5:00-6:00 PM, Room 100 Wilson-Booker Science Building (WBSB)

Wednesday, February 5, 2020: Classroom Visitations

               Time:  10:00 AM - 12 NOON, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, WBSB Classrooms

  • Ms. ShaMeka Carter, Registered Nurse, Prisma Health Tuomey, Morris College Alumna, 2015
  • Dr. Kareem Sprattling - Dentist, Private Practice, Latta Smiles, Morris College Alumnus, 2001
  • Dr. Jachelle Sprattling - Dentist, Private Practice, Latta Smiles
  • Ms. Erika Williams, Manager Communications and Strategic Initiatives, Sumter Econ. Devpt. Board-Link
  • Mr. Clarence Brown, Founder of Pre-College University, Inc., Summer Internship Facilitator, DOE
  • Ms. Rhonda Hook, Pharmacy Technician, Regional Medical Center, Orangeburg, SC, MC Alumna, 2013
  • Mr. Wayne Smith, US Air Force Combat Aviator, Shaw AFB, Sumter, SC, Current MC Student in physics

Thursday, February 6, 2020: Assembly Program

  • Neal~Jones Auditorium, 10:00 AM
  • Keynote Speaker: Mr. Chris Powers, Business Professional, Operations Coordinator, Recruiter, MUSC,

Charleston, SC

  • Topic:  “Blueprint for Life”
  • Stellar Graduates:
  • ShaMeka Carter, Registered Nurse, Prisma Health Tuomey, Morris College Alumna, 2015
  • Rhonda Hook, Pharmacy Technician, Regional Medical Center, Orangeburg, MC Alumna 2013

Friday, February 7, 2020: Contributions to Science, Mathematics and Technology by African American Scientists and Mathematicians (Classrooms, WBSB)

  • Student Presentations on African American Scientists and Mathematicians
  • Discussions