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ATTENTION ...... Metro, Broadcast Editors: Political expert says governor’s post good training for White House Who says the governor’s office isn’t fertile training ground for the White House? Lucas McMillan, a doctoral candidate at the University of South Carolina, has done extensive research on the role of governors in foreign relations, including economic development, international trade and foreign investments. McMillan studied the governors of 14 states between the 1995 and 2004 and interviewed four from South Carolina, including Gov. Mark Sanford and former governors Jim Hodges, Dick Riley and the late Bob McNair. McMillan found that governors increasingly were meeting with heads of state, taking positions on border security issues and becoming more involved in international matters, all of which help build résumés for national public office, including the presidency. He will be available 10 – 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, to discuss his work.
To arrange an interview, call Peggy Binette or Margaret Lamb at 803-777-5400.
ATTENTION ...... Metro, Education and Broadcast Editors: Robots in action! Adventure Series lets students design robots The University of South Carolina’s popular Adventure Series continues this week with “Adventures in Robots.” In this program, students will learn how robots think, sense and function and then will put their technology skills to the test and build a robot. Events that offer good visuals include robotics design at 9 – 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, in Room 2A31 of the Swearingen Engineering Center on South Main Street, and robotics in motion at 1:15 – 3:30 p.m., also on Wednesday, in Swearingen Room 1B11. Students will prepare their robots from 1:15 – 1:45 p.m. for a presentation at 2 p.m. in Swearingen’s Amoco Hall. Instructor Dr. Donn Griffith has led award-winning teams in international FIRST Robotics competitions.
For more information, call Bond Nickles or Margaret Lamb at 803-777-5400.
ATTENTION ...... Metro, Broadcast Editors: Hurricane Experts List to be posted on University Web site Bertha has been designated as the Atlantic’s first hurricane of the season. The university’s Office of Media Relations has prepared its 2008 Hurricane Experts List, which is listed online at http://uscnews.sc.edu. The list also will be updated throughout the hurricane season.
For information or to arrange interviews with faculty, call the Office of Media Relations at 803-777-5400.
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