Brief interviews with faculty, staff, and students at the University of South Carolina that cover innovative ways they use technology for their research, teaching and study.
University of South Carolina - Division of Information Technology
Mark Mosteller's desire to lead spurred him to become the president of the local chapter of a technology association and have it compete in a national conference.
Jeff Francis uses his music industry experience to present students with simulations reflecting the way recording studios operate.
Dr. D. Eric Holt's novel use of ultrasound technology can help students improve their foreign language pronunciation.
Bryant Walker Smith brings together engineers and lawyers to address a future with automated vehicles.
Madison DeMello facilitates clinical research studies using advanced technology to track health statistics.
Professor Augie Grant researches the impact of media technologies in his work as a technology futurist.
Meredith Higgs oversees the classes taught as part of the Carolina Master Scholars Adventure Series.
Mike Matthews has invented a cleansing system that removes asthma triggers from the home
Dr. Norman has worked with the Research Cyberinfrastructure Group to analyze millions of DNA sequences.
Dr. Lydia Brandt and her students have spent countless hours researching the history behind the buildings of Bull Street for their website.
Under the guidance of Drs. Buell and Cooley, PhD candidate Richard Walker has helped design an app that will allow users to interact with the historic Horseshoe.
The Capstone Projects class taught by Jose Vidal builds professional apps for USC and other independent customers.
Ronni Wilkinson led the USC Cyber Defense Team to second place in the Palmetto Cyber Defense Competition.
Drs. Guo and Kasakoff are using linguistic analysis on geocoded tweets in order to find migration patterns.
Dr. Beer's research goal is to design assistive robots to help older adults age successfully.
Dr. Galbreth is using eBay auction data to determine the value consumers place in a money-back guarantee.
Dr. Neset Hikmet is researching the use of technology to improve the everyday lives of the elderly.
Brie Turner-Mcgrievy is researching the use of social media to keep participants engaged in diet programs.
Liz Hartnett is a PhD candidate at USC researching Makerspaces in public libraries.
Jennifer Whetstone-Jackson is a career development coach who uses technology resources to help students find their career
Lynn Shirley is the GIS research manager at USC, and also teaches geography classes.
Daheia Barr-Anderson’s current research will use social media to help preschool teachers achieve a healthier lifestyle.
Dr. David Miller helped introduce the Center for Digital Humanities at USC, which seeks to help promote humanities research in the digital age.
Renee Shaffer leads a University 101 class that introduces students to technology resources available at USC
Simon Tarr and his students in the Department of Art leverage technology to explore topics such as school funding
Professor David Rocheleau is developing medical solutions, including stints for tracheal stinosis, with 3D printers.
Dr. Lindsie Cone faces implantable devices, electronic medical records, and how USC's School of Medicine will address the future of technology in healthcare
Professor Carrie Queenan explores ways to improve the cost and quality of healthcare
Heather Heckman and a dedicated team of professionals are preserving historic film in danger of being completely lost
Joel Wooten researches processes that lead to successful innovation and entrepreneurship.
Professor Mark Ferguson and a doctoral student have used analytical tools and methods to study the effects of airlines charging for checked bags.
Michael Gavin writes computer programs to explore the history of publishing in England.
Bill Kirkland is leading the Office of Economic Engagement to be the place where companies and people at USC work together and benefit from each other.
Virginia Pierce and Laura Blair are part of a nation-wide project to digitize South Carolina newspapers from the 19th and early 20th century.
Duncan Buell is promoting the use of computer programming to augment research in the humanities.
Heidi Rae Cooley has her students think critically about current technology by getting them to perform common activities with a twist.
Scott Farrand discusses the importance of tailoring your message to fit your audience.
Scott Farrand follows cultural and technological trends to help others convey their messages optimally.
Dr. Susan Elkins is leading Palmetto College to offer South Carolinians the opportunity to accomplish their educational dreams.
Dan Fogerty is working to improve software for devices that enhance the way people hear and understand speech.
Dr. Claudia Benitez-Nelson collects samples abroad and analyzes them at USC to determine the effects of seawater elements on the ocean ecosystem.
Dr. Nancy Brown develops programs that help social workers who interact with members of the military.
Angie Lowery and De Anna Cox collaborated to make De Anna's course as accessible for her busy students as possible.
Glenn Bunton is continually challenged to update library spaces as information becomes more digital.
Dr. David Shields has the goal to develop a website that will cover the scope of the visual record of American theater.
Jim Remsey has helped build classrooms that promote better communication and course delivery at the SC College of Pharmacy.
The PMBA program at the Moore School of Business - led by Dr. Tim Carroll - offers a nontraditional educational experience to help professionals obtain their MBA.
Professor Ron Brown works with librarians to develop their skills for an unexpected role in marketing.
Kate Boyd leads the University Libraries Digital Collections to preserve historical documents for future study and use.
Dr. Christine Lotter works with middle-school students and their teachers to impart scientific principles through hands-on experiments with a process called inquiry-based learning.
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