Chad Leverette, Ph.D.
From Aiken, SC
The University of South Carolina Aiken (USC Aiken) recently hosted the 94th annual meeting of the South Carolina Academy of Sciences (SCAS) and the South Carolina Junior Academy of Science (SCJAS). The mission of SCAS is to promote the advancement and...
April, 22 2022 - USC AikenOn Friday, April 15, Dr. Chad Leverette, dean of the College of Sciences and Engineering at the University of South Carolina Aiken (USC Aiken) unveiled a new patio area and a painted horse statue adjacent to the College of Sciences and Engineering buil...
April, 19 2022 - USC AikenA University of South Carolina Aiken (USC Aiken) alumnus is one of 30 students recently chosen for the highly selective Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship Program which connects exceptional undergraduate and graduate students with internships, mentors, and a...
January, 31 2022 - USC AikenThe University of South Carolina Aiken's (USCA) College of Sciences and Engineering held their bi-annual STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) in the Alley science outreach event in downtown Aiken on Thursday, November 18. STEM in the A...
December, 02 2021 - USC AikenThe University of South Carolina Aiken's (USCA) College of Sciences and Engineering welcomed their new partner, SANS, to campus Wednesday, October 20. Students at USCA can now pursue a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity that includes expert content, c...
October, 22 2021 - USC AikenThe University of South Carolina Aiken's (USCA) College of Sciences and Engineering will welcome their new partner, SANS, to campus this Wednesday, October 20. SANS is the world leader in cyber education for working professionals. According to Dr. Chad...
October, 19 2021 - USC AikenDr. Jessica Sullivan, assistant professor of geology at the University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) recently received a prestigious National Science Foundation Early Career Development (CAREER) award for her proposal to study why, how, and how fast s...
October, 06 2021 - USC AikenThe University of South Carolina Aiken (UofSC Aiken) celebrated its 60th anniversary on September 10. The university has a rich history starting with its inception in 1961 when the Aiken community voiced the need for a local institution of higher educ...
September, 13 2021 - USC AikenThree University of South Carolina Aiken (UofSC Aiken) students: Emily (Bush) Aldrete, Shekinah Hampton, and Joe Legare, recently completed the clinical laboratory science degree program's internship and practicum. These students can now be employed as...
September, 03 2021 - USC AikenThe University of South Carolina Aiken (UofSC Aiken) College of Sciences and Engineering showcased its top scholars in the fourth annual Summer Scholars Institute Summer Symposium on July 28, 2021, on the university campus. Twenty-seven STEM (Science, ...
July, 29 2021 - USC AikenMedia is invited to cover the University of South Carolina Aiken's fourth annual Summer Scholars Institute Symposium, on July 28, from 1 - 2:30 p.m., in the Business and Education Building gym on the university campus. The Summer Scholars Institute Sy...
July, 27 2021 - USC AikenStudents at the University of South Carolina Aiken (UofSC Aiken) can now pursue a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity that includes expert content, courses, and premier certifications from the SANS Technology Institute (SANS.edu). SANS.edu is the world ...
January, 19 2021 - USC AikenThe University of South Carolina Aiken's annual Summer Scholars Institute boasted the largest cohort in the history of the program. The 2020 SSI included 45 participants, made up of 25 UofSC Aiken Students; 13 UofSC Aiken faculty; and seven hig...
August, 25 2020 - USC AikenThe University of South Carolina Aiken boasts a few more Magellan Scholars and one more faculty ASPIRE 1 grant. "These are highly competitive and coveted research funding programs within the USC System," said Dr. Chad Leverette, director of USC...
May, 15 2020 - USC AikenPacer Nation demonstrated not only its core value of citizenship - being engaged, responsible citizens - but it showed its commitment to the local community in a tangible way. In response to Aiken Regional Medical Center's public request for su...
April, 20 2020 - USC AikenSeveral University of South Carolina Aiken faculty earned RISE awards, presented by the vice president for research on the Columbia campus. "I am extremely proud of these faculty members who are conducting exciting research on our campus," said...
April, 01 2020 - USC AikenThe University of South Carolina Aiken announced the appointment of Dr. Chad Leverette as dean of the College of Sciences and Engineering, effective July 1. "Dr. Leverette, a professor of chemistry, has been leading the college for nearly two y...
March, 26 2020 - USC AikenOn March 6, members of the newly formed Engineering Student Association at the University of South Carolina Aiken took an enlightening tour of the MTU facility in Graniteville, which is part of the Rolls-Royce Group. "We got to experience what ...
March, 24 2020 - USC AikenThe Department of Energy invites college students, particularly those studying computer science, mathematics, or cybersecurity, to partner with their security experts for an engaging workshop, known as Cyber Fire Puzzles, which will take place in the U...
February, 26 2020 - USC AikenThe Department of Energy invites college students, particularly those studying computer science, mathematics, or cybersecurity, to partner with their security experts for an engaging workshop, known as Cyber Fire Puzzles, which will take place in the U...
February, 25 2020 - USC AikenThe University of South Carolina Aiken announced its newest Magellan Scholars who will receive funding for their undergraduate research during the spring 2020 semester. "We are proud of these scholars and look forward to the discoveries they wi...
December, 19 2019 - USC AikenRecently, 26 University of South Carolina Aiken students received Workforce Opportunities in Regional Careers, also known as WORC, scholarships. "The WORC scholarships continue to support future STEM professionals. This year's recipients are a ...
December, 05 2019 - USC AikenThe University of South Carolina Aiken Industrial Process Engineering Program earned the stamp of approval by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Engineering Accreditation Commission. ABET, an agency that accredits academic p...
October, 18 2019 - USC AikenThe University of South Carolina Aiken hosted its second annual Summer Scholars Institute Symposium, featuring research conducted by undergraduates and their faculty mentors during the summer break. "The sole purpose of the Summer Scholars Inst...
August, 01 2019 - USC AikenThe University of South Carolina Aiken hosts its second Summer Scholars Institute Symposium, featuring the research of undergraduates, on July 31, from 1-3 p.m., in the Gregg Graniteville Library. The media and public are invited to attend. ...
July, 25 2019 - USC AikenOne of the University of South Carolina Aiken's donors and new university affiliates, Dr. Carol Jantzen, is featured in the current edition of the Materials Research Society' MRS Bulletin, which is published monthly. The article highlights the ...
July, 09 2019 - USC AikenSavannah River Remediation helped Pacers with their seminal research projects that wrapped up the students' educational experiences at the University of South Carolina Aiken. "Today's scientists and engineers must have an ever-increasing sophis...
July, 05 2019 - USC AikenOne University of South Carolina Aiken chemistry professor has prepped area high school students for the American Chemical Society's annual Chemistry Olympiad for almost three decades. For the 27th consecutive year, Dr. Monty Fetterolf, USC Aik...
June, 13 2019 - USC AikenSeveral University of South Carolina Aiken student-researchers participated in the third annual Discover USC in Columbia just before the end of the spring semester. More than 1,000 presenters participated in the day-long celebration of research...
June, 12 2019 - USC AikenThe South Carolina IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence, or SC INBRE, awarded research grants to two University of South Carolina Aiken biology professors. Both Dr. Nathan Hancock and Dr. April DeLaurier received research assistance ...
June, 11 2019 - USC AikenThe Savannah River Site recently hosted faculty members from the University of South Carolina Aiken who toured facilities and explored opportunities for mutually beneficial future partnerships. "There are so many great opportunities for us and ...
May, 31 2019 - USC AikenThe current edition of the Genetics Society of America's research journal, G3: Genes, Genomes and Genetics, features the work of two University of South Carolina Aiken professors and their co-researchers at Kansas State University. Drs W. Bart ...
May, 20 2019 - USC AikenThe University of South Carolina Aiken College of Sciences and Engineering was well-represented at the 92nd Annual Meeting of the South Carolina Academy of Science, the end of March at Francis Marion University. "This meeting continues to be an...
April, 22 2019 - USC AikenThe latest edition of the Journal of Geophysical Research - Earth Surface features a University of South Carolina Aiken professor and her co-researchers from the Columbia campus and the Savannah River National Laboratory. Dr. Jessica Chassereau...
April, 02 2019 - USC AikenThe University of South Carolina Aiken College of Sciences and Engineering announced two new affiliates, thanks to a unique partnership with the Savannah River National Laboratory. Dr. Carol Jantzen will be help with projects in the disciplines...
March, 15 2019 - USC AikenThe University of South Carolina announced that nine USC Aiken faculty members received grants for their summer research. The Research Initiative for Summer Engagement, or RISE, program was initiated in 2012 to support summer research for facul...
February, 26 2019 - USC AikenThe Savannah River Site Community Reuse Organization awards numerous scholarships to University of South Carolina Aiken students, providing on average approximately $3,000 to each student. "We are extremely grateful for the generous investment ...
January, 15 2019 - USC AikenThe University of South Carolina Aiken announced its Magellan Scholars for the spring semester. "USC Aiken has a long history of Magellan Scholars. We are very proud of these students and their faculty advisors," said Dr. Chad Leverette who coo...
January, 08 2019 - USC AikenHigh school juniors and seniors throughout the CSRA took part in STEM Friday at the University of South Carolina Aiken. The event helps introduce students to STEM fields of study and careers. "Our region's workforce is steeped in STEM-r...
December, 12 2018 - USC AikenThe University of South Carolina Aiken and the Savannah River National Laboratory launched the first Science on Tap exchange for this academic year in Pacer Alley, the university's downtown location. "Science on Tap is a unique opportunity for ...
November, 20 2018 - USC AikenThe cyber workforce in the region is growing exponentially, and educational institutions at all levels, including the University of South Carolina Aiken, are doing what they can to ensure those entering this critical field are equipped and ready. ...
August, 20 2018 - USC AikenThe American Chemical Society recently recertified the University of South Carolina Aiken chemistry program. "The ACS approves programs in chemistry so that we can certify our graduates as ACS graduates," said Dr. Chad Leverette, interim dean o...
August, 14 2018 - USC AikenDuring the annual Discover USC event in Columbia, 45 University of South Carolina Aiken students participated, many bringing home awards. "Our students were wonderful and did such a great job," said Dr. Chad Leverette, director of sponsored res...
May, 30 2018 - USC AikenThe University of South Carolina Aiken selected Jason Weeks as the Outstanding Senior Student. He was honored during the university's Academic Honors Ceremony. "I do not think I would be where I am today if it wasn't for the opportuniti...
May, 09 2018 - USC Aiken