FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, October 29, 2010

Contact:  Robert Preston, Jr.,
              912.260.4276
              robert.preston@sgc.edu

SGC to Host Diversity in Science Panel Discussion

In keeping with South Georgia College’s mission to integrate diversity into all aspects of campus and student life, the Division of Natural Sciences, Physical Education and Mathematics is hosting a panel discussion addressing diversity in science and mathematics. The event will take place on Monday, Nov. 8, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Stubbs Hall, room 142. The public is invited to attend this free event.

The discussion is designed to showcase the diversity of professionals in science and mathematics-related fields. The distinguished panel includes Dr. Laura Chaney, a large animal veterinarian; Mr. Charles Ward, mathematics instructor at the SGC entry program at Valdosta State University; Dr. Subhash Goel, a chemist at nearby Optima Chemical; Dr. Penny Jackson, a local chiropractor; and Dr. Andrew Jackson, DMD. The panelists will discuss how they chose their professions and any roadblocks they might have had to overcome. The goal of the event is to open the eyes of all students to the vast career possibilities that are available in these fields.

“South Georgia College is committed to fostering a diverse and all-inclusive learning environment. Diversity is an important component in each of the scientific disciplines. We want to encourage our students to freely exchange and discuss their ideas. To do so, we must respect our differences and understand the varied backgrounds and experiences each of us brings into both the classroom and the laboratory. We are excited to host this panel discussion and we urge everyone to attend,” says Dr. Charles Johnson, Natural Sciences, Physical Education and Mathematics division chair.

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