School of Science and Mathematics Fall 2013 1 Agenda November 1, 2013 – Gordon Seminar Room, Grimsley 0830 Light Breakfast 0900-0915 Introductions 0915-1015 Department Presentations 1015-1030 Dean’s Presentation 1030-1100 Discussion of Charter 1100-1145 Common Core (Ms. Cathy DeMers) 1145-1200 Break 1200-1300 Lunch (Thompson 326) 1300-1400 Department Break-outs 1400-1500 Reports of Break-outs 1500 Adjourn 1530-1700 Open House (Copeland) 2 DEPARTMENTS • Biology • Chemistry • Health, Exercise and Sport Science (HESS) • Mathematics and Computer Science (MACS) • Physics 3 BIOLOGY Programs/Enrollments (Fall 2013) B.S. in Biology: 132 B.S. in Biology B.S. in Biology Secondary 140 Education: 2 130 120 Biology Minor: 8 110 100 90 M.A. in Biology: 19 80 70 M.A.T. in Biology: 8 60 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Certificate in Environmental Studies: 2 BIOLOGY Research Expertise • Genetic control of parasite-host interactions • Ecological dynamics shaping coastal plant communities • Conservation genetics and restoration ecology • Signaling in avian mate choice and competition • Mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis • Environmental toxicology • Philosophy of the interaction between science and theology • Structure and function of mitochondrial histone proteins • Evolution and ecology of barnacles and marine hosts BIOLOGY Cadet Accomplishments • Medical School Admissions Rate: 81.9% • First time applicants: 50% • 3-yr cumulative rate: 95% • Dental School Admission Rate: 100% • Numerous Research Presentation Awards BIOLOGY Research Highlights Faircloth Property (Dr. Jim Nasim) • Dr. Joel Gramling • Floristics study/groundtruthing of wetland habitats Microbiology study (Dr. Hank Cross) • Drs. Kristy Johnson and Claudia Rocha • Antimicrobial properties of P50 Mitochondrial Protein study (LEAD Funds) • Dr. Kathy Zanin • Histone H3 in multicellular animals BIOLOGY 2012-2013 Initiatives Health Mentorship Program • Cadets connected with health professionals for advice, shadowing, internships, etc. Alumni Engagement • April 2013 – Sullivan’s Island Hike with Dr. Richard Porcher • Health Professional Mentors identified • “Friends of Biology” alumni group founded Chemistry Faculty and Students • 12 freshman, ~40 majors • ~500 students, 100 courses • Six 2013 graduates - 4 military - 2 work force* Asst. Professor - Analytical Sabbatical Curriculum • CURE – Integration of Research into the Freshman Laboratory • Chemistry of Corn and Rye • MS STEM Online Student Research • Senior Thesis Course • 6 students in summer research • 5 Wideman Research Fellowship • 1 Internship at CDC • Undergraduate Research Presentations Instrumentation and Facilities • ICP Donation – Dr. Pugh Completed • Analytical Laboratory Upgrade Completed • Stockroom Ventilation IP • Auditorium Renovation IP • Organic Laboratory Renovation • Computer Laboratory • Technology for 1st Year Labs Outreach Activities • Forensic Science Camp • Burke High School – WISE • Science Night - ACS • Paper Chromatography • Conductivity Looking to the Future • Student Recruitment and Retention • Faculty Recruitment and Retention • Research Integrated Curriculum • Technology in 100 level classes • Computer Laboratory • Summer Research Programs • Student Travel to Present Research • Equipment/Instrument Repairs HESS Personnel • Tenure-Track Faculty (3) • Tenured Faculty (5 -including Chair) • FT Visiting Instructor (1) • FT Instructor (1) • PT Instructor (1) • Visiting Professor (1) • Adjunct Instructors (26) • Full-Time Staff (4) • Part-Time Staff (2) • Graduate Assistants (7) • Work-Study & Students (7) Programs • B.S. in Physical Education • B.S. in Exercise Science • B.S. in Sport Management • M.A.T. in Physical Education -Teaching • M.S. in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science • M.A. in Sport Management • Graduate Certificate in Sport Management –Sales and Marketing Research • Various lines of research: • Local, national, international appeal 1. Exercise Science Program: • Hank Cross Human Performance Laboratory • Utilized for Undergraduate Research (100% of Juniors) • Bite-Tech testing laboratory: only of its kind; international value • New lines of research (outreaching stage) in: • Perception of Active Military Personnel of recruits’ fitness for rigors and performance required by military profession • Assessing and Implementing fitness programs for Older Adults • Physical Activity Standards National Policy 2. Teaching Track: • Re-Accredited for the Teaching program by NASPE/NCATE; good until 2022 3. Sport Management: • Economic Impact, Participants’ Satisfaction, and other surveys related to sport events • NCAA and Collegiate Sport Administration issues research • Planning for inaugural Regional Conference in Marketing & Sales • “Bill Veeck” Sport Management Conference: February, 2014 Looking to Future • B.S. in Gerontology (2 + 2) • Initiated talks with TTC; possible Spring or Fall 2015 start date • Health Education concentration (graduate; offered for 4 +1) • Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurial Recreational Management • 2 + 2 in Recreational Management (also Sport Management ?) • Re-certification for PE Teachers at Charleston, Berkley and Dorchester School Districts; +15 & +30 (Teaching –Graduate level) • Coaching Education Concentration & Minor (graduate/undergraduate) • Fitness Management with a concentration in Tactical Strength and Conditioning (TSAC) as well as Strength-Conditioning Coach and Personal Trainer (undergraduate) • Implementing an Exercise Trainer Certification leading curriculum • Discussions with NSCA and ACE • Combined with Coaching? (Coaching/Physical Activity /Recreation Directors) • Sport Management Executive Training Certificate (6 weekends per semester/year) • Approximately 36 credit hours Mathematics and Computer Science Faculty & Staff Professor (5) Associate Professor (3) Assistant Professor (7) Instructor (1) Full time Adjunct Professors (5) Part time Adjunct Professor (1) Department Secretary (1) Courses & Enrollments (Fall, 2013) Core Courses (677): MATH104(252), MATH105(87), MATH106(152), MATH131(121), 132(65) Undergraduate Courses (17/536): 10 MATH (271), 7 CS (265) Graduate Courses (4/41): 2 MATH (13), 2 CSCI (28) 20 Programs & Enrollments • B.S. in Mathematics (24) • B.S. in Computer Science (48) • Minors (16): Cybersecurity (2), Computer Programming (3), Information Management (5), Applied Mathematics (6) • MAT (accelerated) in Mathematics (12) • MAEd in Mathematics (4) • M.S. in Computer Science (joint with College of Charleston) (5) • Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity (next fall) 21 Research Expertise: Computer Science - • Network Models of Biological Systems • Computer Networks/Network Security, Cybersecurity • High Performance Computing, Machine Learning Algorithms • Spatio-Temporal Data Mining, Big Data Analytics and Processing Mathematics/Mathematical Sciences - • Location/Network Problems in Operations Research • Imaging Processing • Inverse and Ill-Posed Mathematical Problems • Matrix Theory, Numerical Optimization • Graph Theory/Combinatorics 22 Faculty Scholarship (2012-2013) Publications - • Journal papers (8) • Conference papers () Conference Presentations - • Presentations (5) • Posters (1) Professional Enhancement – • Workshops/Mini-courses () • Conference () Grants – • External funding ($4000) • CF funding () 23 Mathematics and Computer Science - Students Student Activities Undergraduate Research - CURC: 4 posters, 1 – 3rd Place, 1 – SX Award MAA-SE: 1 poster SCAS: 1 presentation Advisors: CS – Dr. Banik, Dr. Verdicchio 24 Math – Dr. Chen Competitions • Math Jeopardy at MAA-SE • Programming Competitions (ACM and CCSC) • Military Operations Research Society Competition • 1st Palmetto Cyber Defense Competition (2nd Place) 25 Citadel Math Jeopardy Contest I & II: - II for Freshmen only 26 Mathematics and Computer Science - Faculty Cybersecurity Programs and Events: Education - • Cybersecurity for non-CS-majors (Fall, 2014) • Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity (Fall, 2014) • Application for NSA/DHS CAE on Cybersecurity Education (Jan, 2015) • Outreach for K-12 teachers (May, 2015) • Cybersecurity Lab (Aug, 2015) Research - • NSF REU “Applied Resarch in Info and Security” – Dr. Banik, Joshi, Dr. Verdicchio, Dr. Anderson (CofC) • Research with Dr. Farkas of USC – Dr. Banik nd Conference – 2 CS4NS conference in Charleston area 27 Faculty Award Dr. Dave Trautman – the Honors Program Award for Teaching Excellence Student Award 2013 Reves Award OC Nathan Cintula (EE major + Cybersecurity minor) Cadet Wei-Fang Liu (Math major + Spanish minor) Cadet Jonathan Hager (EE major + Cybersecurity minor) 28 Challenges/Needs • Increase number (retention rate) of majors & minors • Reduce the class sizes for core courses • Funding for • Student travel, research and activities • Additional faculty/adjunct • Additional classrooms • Dedicated computer labs/equipment • Cybersecurity • Research • Projection capability 29 • Thompson Hall 326 (classroom) November 2013 Physics Faculty & Staff Janikula, Hurka, Leidel, Sollitt, Clark, Yost, Gomez • Howard, Briggs, Berlinghieri, Lew Yan Voon, Hilleke • (Not Pictured) Adelman and Kanagy Physics Faculty and Staff 2013 Col. Joel C. Berlinghieri, Professor and Head PhD University of Rochester Mr Matthew Janikula , Laboratory Manager Ms Deborah Howard Office Manager LCol Russell O. Hilleke, Associate Professor Mr. Rene Hurka, Senior Lecturer PhD University of Illinois ABD University of Pittsburg Col. Saul J. Adelman, Professor Dr. Christina PhD California Institute of Technology Leidel, Adjunct Professor