AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSTEM Funding Boost: South Carolina State University is joining a $10 million NSF initiative (SC-CAPS) to expand STEM research and workforce pathways at 11 primarily undergraduate schools and HBCUs, with SC State receiving nearly $600,000 over four years. Campus Tech Expansion: SC State dedicated the James E. Clyburn Engineering and Computer Science Complex, home to 15 labs and the university’s nuclear engineering program plus a NuScale reactor control-room simulator. Public Health Watch: The U.S. is on track for its worst measles year in decades, with cases surpassing 2025 levels; experts point to lower vaccination rates and urge prevention steps. Conservation Media Push: SCETV and SCDNR launched “Into the Wild,” a new radio and podcast series, with a TV follow-up planned for early next year. Connectivity & Jobs: Prysmian announced a $1.25B expansion to more than double U.S. fiber and optical cable manufacturing capacity, including a Lexington, SC project. AI in Healthcare: Duke-linked reporting highlights how hospitals are moving toward secure, HIPAA-compliant patient-facing AI tools to reduce misinformation risks. Local Tech & Trust: Bluffton is rolling out more transparency around Flock camera use amid privacy concerns, while SC sheriffs argue license plate reader tech can improve safety when handled responsibly.
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