Coastal Now - Summer Biomedical Research at CCU

Biomedical research is underway this summer at Coastal Carolina University. It involves Paul Richardson, Ph.D., professor and chemistry department chair, several undergraduate students, and a teacher and student from the Scholars Academy, which is located on CCU's campus. There are two projects. One looks at ways to fight harmful bacteria in local water, using natural means; and the other seeks to determine if blood-borne infectious diseases can be detected in a community by testing mosquitos. All the students involved are gaining knowledge and experience that will give them a boost as they advance in their academic careers.


Coastal Carolina University offers baccalaureate degrees through more than 94 majors. Among CCU's graduate-level programs are 27 master's degrees, two educational specialist degrees, and two doctoral programs: the Ph.D. in marine science: coastal and marine systems science, and the Ph.D. in education. The most popular undergraduate majors are marine science, management, exercise and sport science, and communication. CCU boasts a growing array of internship, research and international opportunities for students, as well as numerous online programs through Coastal Online.
More than 10,000 students from across the country and the world interact with a world-class faculty, and enjoy a nationally competitive NCAA I athletic program, an inspiring cultural calendar, and a tradition of community interaction that is fueled by more than 180 student clubs and organizations.