AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSouth Carolina Tech & Education: MUSC topped out its new $175M College of Medicine building in Charleston, a 186,000-square-foot project opening in late 2027—its first dedicated home in more than 100 years. STEM in the classroom: SCETV is rolling out “Zoo Minutes” with Riverbanks Zoo, using short videos plus immersive 360 tools and interactive quizzes for educators via KnowItAll.org. Environmental education: The Palmetto Environmental Education Certification (PEEC) hit a milestone of 50 certified educators since launching in 2018. Health & science: Researchers in China described a new tick-borne virus (ALTNV) carried by an Asian longhorned tick already confirmed in 21 U.S. states, with no U.S. human cases reported yet. Tech policy & privacy: ALPR camera backlash in South Carolina is growing as vandalism targets Flock-style systems, raising concerns about constant vehicle tracking. Industry & manufacturing: 3D Systems and Savannah River National Laboratory signed a CRADA to speed additive manufacturing for advanced energy and national security uses. Robotics economy: A “robot boom” pitch argues humanoids will move from demos to mass work—driving demand for cameras, sensors, chips, motors and other suppliers.
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