SAVANNAH – Savannah State University (SSU) alumna Kylie Tierce is one of 41 recipients of a new teacher grant from Georgia Power. Nominations were submitted by Georgia public colleges and universities that have schools of education.
To be eligible for a grant, candidates must be in the top 25 percent of their class, be a first-year teacher employed by a public school in Georgia and demonstrate a high aptitude for teaching. Nominations are reviewed by a statewide selection committee.
The $1000 grants are courtesy of the non-profit Georgia Power Foundation, Inc. and provide the state's newest teachers with funds to purchase classroom supplies and start their classroom careers.
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Friday, September 23, 2016
SSU participates in cyber security research
SAVANNAH – Savannah State University’s (SSU) Qian Chen, Ph.D., assistant professor of computer science technology, and two students completed a summer research project aimed at protecting infrastructure. Chen was joined by Summer Sykes, a senior electronics engineering technology student from Atlanta, Ga., and Chelsea Calhoun, a senior in computer science technology from Jacksonville, Fla.
The SSU team worked at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to design and test a method for companies to know a cyber attack is affecting a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system. Many of the nation’s large industries and manufacturers – oil companies, wastewater facilities, electrical grids, large communication networks – use SCADA systems to remotely operate multiple locations from a single place.
SCADA systems are prime targets for cyber attacks and, according to one study, have doubled over the past year; yet, more than 30% of organizations did not know their SCADA system had even been breached.
The research conducted by Chen, Sykes and Calhoun designed a technique with high detection accuracy. Their process monitors, tracks and compares the power consumption during normal activity and during an attack. The SCADA systems can now be programmed to sense the spike in power consumption, detect a threat and alert an organization.
Chen will present the findings at the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences 50.
Established in 1890, Savannah State University is the oldest public historically black college or university in Georgia and the oldest institution of higher learning in the city of Savannah. The university’s 4,800 students select majors from 30 undergraduate and six graduate programs in three colleges — Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Business Administration and Sciences and Technology — and the School of Teacher Education.
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(L-R) Jeff Nichols, Ph.D., SSU student Summer Sykes, SSU student Chelsea Calhoun, Qian Chen, Ph.D., and PhD candidate Jarilyn Hernandez (West Virginia University) at ORNL.
The SSU team worked at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to design and test a method for companies to know a cyber attack is affecting a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system. Many of the nation’s large industries and manufacturers – oil companies, wastewater facilities, electrical grids, large communication networks – use SCADA systems to remotely operate multiple locations from a single place.
SCADA systems are prime targets for cyber attacks and, according to one study, have doubled over the past year; yet, more than 30% of organizations did not know their SCADA system had even been breached.
The research conducted by Chen, Sykes and Calhoun designed a technique with high detection accuracy. Their process monitors, tracks and compares the power consumption during normal activity and during an attack. The SCADA systems can now be programmed to sense the spike in power consumption, detect a threat and alert an organization.
Chen will present the findings at the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences 50.
Established in 1890, Savannah State University is the oldest public historically black college or university in Georgia and the oldest institution of higher learning in the city of Savannah. The university’s 4,800 students select majors from 30 undergraduate and six graduate programs in three colleges — Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Business Administration and Sciences and Technology — and the School of Teacher Education.
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Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Ramona Fun Day at SSU
By Shayanna Bonner
What better way to celebrate the love of literacy than with the youth. Rose Metts, Ph.D., of the Department of English, Languages, and Cultures, along with students of Savannah State University (SSU) felt the same way when they decided to start a literacy program in spring 2012. The literacy program began at Haven Elementary School, but then moved to Thunderbolt Elementary School soon after.
Metts, along with Neesha Navare, Ph.D., Michele Rozga, Ph.D. and Janet Spencer, M.A. of the Department of English, Languages, and Cultures started the Thunderbolt Literacy Program. In preparation for the literacy program, the first-grade teachers of Thunderbolt Elementary were consulted in December 2015. From January to April 2016, Metts, Navare, Rozga and Spencer visited the first-grade classes weekly and read Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary.
Along with reading, they engaged the students in games that included upper-level vocabulary, created art based on the story, and distributed foods that were mentioned in the story. They made the book a reality for the students. Metts created a memento book for each student, and it included statements and photographs of the Savannah State professors. “The visits made every Wednesday the brightest day of the week,” said Navare.
Now, you can’t end the classroom activities without a little fun, right? Ramona Fun Day was just the way to end a great semester for the students. On April 29, 74 first-grade students and five teachers of Thunderbolt Elementary, one parent, 12 SSU student helpers, and four SSU professors gathered in the Willcox-Wiley gymnasium to celebrate Ramona Fun Day.
The event got its name from the book the professors had been reading to the students all semester long. Ramona Fun Day was designed to reinforce the first-grade students’ levels of reading engagement and understanding through interactive games and activities. The goal is to increase the degree to which first-graders comprehend and retain information from books, while encouraging them to continue mastering their reading skills and allowing them to engage with positive, enthusiastic Savannah State students in hopes of instilling a long-term goal of attending college.
SSU students played their part in making this event worthwhile for the younger students. Students were involved in vocabulary games, obstacle courses to build teamwork and trust and reflective writing exercises. All in all, the first-grade students were impressed with the fun activities. “Turn the bus around and play the games all over again,” said one student as they headed back to school. “This was a wonderful event and I hope that we can do it again,” said Spencer.
What better way to celebrate the love of literacy than with the youth. Rose Metts, Ph.D., of the Department of English, Languages, and Cultures, along with students of Savannah State University (SSU) felt the same way when they decided to start a literacy program in spring 2012. The literacy program began at Haven Elementary School, but then moved to Thunderbolt Elementary School soon after.
Metts, along with Neesha Navare, Ph.D., Michele Rozga, Ph.D. and Janet Spencer, M.A. of the Department of English, Languages, and Cultures started the Thunderbolt Literacy Program. In preparation for the literacy program, the first-grade teachers of Thunderbolt Elementary were consulted in December 2015. From January to April 2016, Metts, Navare, Rozga and Spencer visited the first-grade classes weekly and read Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary.
Along with reading, they engaged the students in games that included upper-level vocabulary, created art based on the story, and distributed foods that were mentioned in the story. They made the book a reality for the students. Metts created a memento book for each student, and it included statements and photographs of the Savannah State professors. “The visits made every Wednesday the brightest day of the week,” said Navare.
Now, you can’t end the classroom activities without a little fun, right? Ramona Fun Day was just the way to end a great semester for the students. On April 29, 74 first-grade students and five teachers of Thunderbolt Elementary, one parent, 12 SSU student helpers, and four SSU professors gathered in the Willcox-Wiley gymnasium to celebrate Ramona Fun Day.
The event got its name from the book the professors had been reading to the students all semester long. Ramona Fun Day was designed to reinforce the first-grade students’ levels of reading engagement and understanding through interactive games and activities. The goal is to increase the degree to which first-graders comprehend and retain information from books, while encouraging them to continue mastering their reading skills and allowing them to engage with positive, enthusiastic Savannah State students in hopes of instilling a long-term goal of attending college.
SSU students played their part in making this event worthwhile for the younger students. Students were involved in vocabulary games, obstacle courses to build teamwork and trust and reflective writing exercises. All in all, the first-grade students were impressed with the fun activities. “Turn the bus around and play the games all over again,” said one student as they headed back to school. “This was a wonderful event and I hope that we can do it again,” said Spencer.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Savannah State students bring home awards from Washington, D.C.
SAVANNAH – Savannah State University (SSU) students attended the 13th annual National Model African Union conference (NMAU), held February 19-22, 2015, in Washington, D.C. The annual simulation of the African Union was sponsored by Howard University in collaboration with the African Union Mission in Washington, D.C. and member state embassies.
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Students at briefing from African Union Mission to the United States. Front row, left to right: Kiara Mays, Alexandrea Vereen, Gabrielle Jones, Thalia Kennedy, Eddie Gontee, and Maurice Freeman; second row, from left: Hope Kelley. (Not pictured – Erin Jones, Raetavia Gibson and Jared Kolleh)
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SSU students in the Model African Union course represented Savannah State at the conference and participated in the African Union simulation as delegates from the countries of Cameroon and Nigeria. The SSU delegation representing Cameroon consisted of Raetavia Gibson, Eddie Gontee, Hope Kelley and Thalia Gibson. The SSU delegation representing Nigeria consisted of Maurice Freeman, Erin Jones, Gabrielle Jones, Kiara Mays and Alexandrea Vereen. Jared Kolleh, Secretary General of SSU’s Model African Union team, served as the head delegate and chair of the technical committee on regional economic communities. Otilia Iancu, Ph.D., Model African Union Club faculty advisor and course instructor, also participated in the NMAU conference.
During the conference, attendees heard from Seraphine Manirambona, a policy officer for the African Union Mission to the United States. “Students asked Ms. Manirambona a number of important questions,” said Iancu. “The answers to those questions provided information that they utilized in the committee sessions.” Later that day, all conference participants heard the keynote address from Her Excellency Amina Salum Ali, Ambassador of the African Union to the United States.
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Committee Leadership Award winners on the Technical Committee on Regional Economic Communities. Left to right: Delegate representing Tanzania from California State University – Northridge, SSU’s Kiara Mays representing Nigeria, SSU’s Hope Kelley representing Cameroon, and Dr. Ikechukwu Ukeje, Faculty Advisor from Kennesaw State University.
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In recognition of outstanding performance, Gabrielle Jones earned the Outstanding Delegation Award for her work as a delegate from Nigeria to the Democracy, Governance, and Human Rights Committee; Maurice Freeman earned the Outstanding Delegation Award for his work as a delegate from Nigeria to the Peace and Security Council; Kiara Mays earned the Committee Leadership Award for her work as a delegate from Nigeria to the Technical Committee on Regional Economic Communities; Eddie Gontee earned the Outstanding Delegation Award for his work as a delegate from Cameroon to the Technical Committee on Economic Matters; Hope Kelley earned the Committee Leadership Award and the Outstanding Delegation Award for her work as a delegate from Cameroon to the Technical Committee on Regional Economic Communities; and Jared Kolleh was voted by faculty to serve as the Rapporteur of the Assembly of Heads of States & Government.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
100 Years of Hammond Hall
The campus is holding an open house at Hammond Hall from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., during which time guests are welcome to visit the building, view images and historical materials and enjoy light refreshments. Those who took classes in Hammond Hall are encouraged to share their memories. This event is free and open to the public.
Established in 1890, Savannah State University is the oldest public historically black college or university in Georgia and the oldest institution of higher learning in the city of Savannah. The university’s 4,900 students select majors from 27 undergraduate and five graduate programs in three colleges — Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Business Administration and Sciences and Technology — and the School of Teacher Education.
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Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Otis Johnson, Scholar in Residence, Marshals Parade
Dr. Otis Johnson, former mayor of Savannah, will act as the grand marshal of the 2nd annual TybeeMLK Parade.
Johnson currently works as a scholar in residence at Savannah State University, one of the many educational institutions he has attended in his career.
The parade begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 10 and will process from the Tybee Walker Parker Pier to the Old School Cafeteria - YMCA.
Other participants include SSU Homecoming Queen Miss Morgan Wilson, the Johnson High School Marching Band, and the Savannah Country Day Diversity Club.
TybeeMLK is a grassroots organization dedicated to honoring service to humanity and community as reflected in Dr. King’s quote, “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.”
Johnson currently works as a scholar in residence at Savannah State University, one of the many educational institutions he has attended in his career.
The parade begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 10 and will process from the Tybee Walker Parker Pier to the Old School Cafeteria - YMCA.
Other participants include SSU Homecoming Queen Miss Morgan Wilson, the Johnson High School Marching Band, and the Savannah Country Day Diversity Club.
TybeeMLK is a grassroots organization dedicated to honoring service to humanity and community as reflected in Dr. King’s quote, “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.”
Friday, December 5, 2014
White House Staffer To Speak at Commencement
SAVANNAH – The 185th Commencement Ceremony of Savannah State University (SSU) will take place Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 10 a.m.
The commencement speaker is alumna Alissa Johnson, Ph.D ’96, the deputy chief information officer for the Executive Office of the President of the United States. She oversees White House information technology and interfaces with multiple staff and private contractors to create a stable and flexible technology infrastructure. Prior to working at the White House, she was a cryptologic engineer with the US Department of Defense and a deputy chief technology officer with Lockheed Martin. Johnson was recently named to the Top Forty Over 40 and the 2014 Federal 100.
During the ceremony, approximately 250 students are expected to receive bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
The ceremony will be held at the Tiger Arena, with overflow locations streaming the event live. Overflow locations are Torian Auditorium in the Howard Jordan Building, the Chan Auditorium in Whiting Hall and room 115 in the Social Sciences Building. The ceremony will be available by webcast at each overflow location.
Additional information about commencement can be found here: http://www.savannahstate.edu/academic-affairs/commencement.shtml . The ceremony will be streamed live here: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ssu-185th-commencement-ceremony .
Established in 1890, Savannah State University is the oldest public historically black college or university in Georgia and the oldest institution of higher learning in the city of Savannah. The university’s 4,900 students select majors from 27 undergraduate and five graduate programs in three colleges — Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Business Administration and Sciences and Technology — and the School of Teacher Education.
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Wednesday, December 3, 2014
SSU Faculty and Staff Donate to Local Charities
A gathering for all faculty and staff was held on December 2 to celebrate the season of giving. Everyone was invited to bring an unwrapped toy or gift, based on requests received from children in need.
Donations were given to Greenbrier Children's Center and Union Mission.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
SSU Professor Exhibits Paintings
The exhibit, entitled Dancing with Nature: Being Human, focuses on naturalistic works that include selections and treatment of subject matter from nature.
Dr. Marriott states:
“I started out dabbling just for fun. I needed something different to do outside of my profession as a chemist. If anything is to be fun, there has to be freedom, no limitations, and no time constraints. So, in January 2010, I decided to try painting with acrylic on canvas. I did not know what to paint and I didn’t know how to paint. So, I decided I would try abstract. Abstract eventually evolved into me painting images that represented feelings. In October 2013, I challenged myself with portraits. My very first portrait, titled “Hemingway” was a blissful experience, during which I painted energized all night long until morning for four days straight while on fall break. With that experience, I knew there was no turning back. In January 2014, I stepped out into my backyard, I looked up, and I saw images formed by the clouds. I fell in love. That initiated my first piece inspired by nature titled “Heavenly Love.""
Sunday, November 30, 2014
SSU Upward Bound Support Fight Against Diabetes
The SSU Upward Bound Program and the Upward Bound Parent Association exceeded their fundraising goal for the fight against diabetes. Upward Bound is a division of TRIO and supports high school students with the transition to college. This fall, Upward Bound dedicated itself to diabetes awareness. They set a goal of $250 and were thrilled to have quadrupled that amount by the morning of the walk. During the morning of the walk the Upward Bound program was awarded the GOLD Champion medallion for raising more than $1,000.00.
In the weeks following the walk, Upward Bound continued to fundraise to support the fight against diabetes. The campaign has now raised $1643.00. These generous donations will assist in the continuation of important research and awareness efforts.
In the weeks following the walk, Upward Bound continued to fundraise to support the fight against diabetes. The campaign has now raised $1643.00. These generous donations will assist in the continuation of important research and awareness efforts.
Friday, November 28, 2014
SSU Recognizes World AIDS Day
“Get in the Know” HIV & Substance Abuse Prevention presents World AIDS Day Recognition on Monday, December 1. There will be free HIV Testing from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the Student Union, Room C. Test results will be available in 20 minutes and the confidential testing will be done by members of the Chatham County Health Department.
At 6:30 p.m., there will be a performance of “Beyond Betrayal” in Student Union Ballrooms A/B/C. The play will be followed by a discussion panel and refreshments. These activities are FREE and open to the public, made possible by funding from SAMHSA/CSAP. For more information, please call Johnnie Myers, Ph.D. (912) 358-3227.
At 6:30 p.m., there will be a performance of “Beyond Betrayal” in Student Union Ballrooms A/B/C. The play will be followed by a discussion panel and refreshments. These activities are FREE and open to the public, made possible by funding from SAMHSA/CSAP. For more information, please call Johnnie Myers, Ph.D. (912) 358-3227.
Friday, November 21, 2014
Students Encouraged to Apply for Honors Program
The program will offer students an opportunity to take honors-level courses, join in co-curricular activities, earn merit-based scholarships, enroll in a national honors society, partake in research opportunities with faculty, acquire graduate school application assistance, and achieve an ‘Honors Program’ notation on their final transcript. Students who meet the requirements will be invited to apply. Application does not guarantee admission to the program.
For further information visit the Honors at SSU website:
http://www.savannahstate.edu/cas/HonorsatSSU.shtml or by following @HonorsatSSU on Twitter.
For further information visit the Honors at SSU website:
http://www.savannahstate.edu/cas/HonorsatSSU.shtml or by following @HonorsatSSU on Twitter.
Monday, November 17, 2014
More E-learning Opportunities at SSU
Savannah State University is now a member of the eCore family. eCore® allows University System of Georgia (USG) students the opportunity to complete the first two years of their collegiate careers in an online environment. eCore® courses are taught entirely online, except for the occasional proctored exam, and are designed, developed and supported by faculty and staff from the USG.
For more information, go to http://www.savannahstate.edu/elearning/index.shtml
Friday, November 14, 2014
University Students Garner Presentation Award
In addition to the numerous contacts made during the three days, one of SSU’s student leaders received a job offer from Ricoh Software USA, upon graduation in May. As a group, SSU brought home first place in the oral presentation contest on the topic of unemployment.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
SSU Attends National NOAA Conference
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Educational Partnership Program (EPP) held its seventh Biennial Education and Science Forum on October 26-29, 2014. Savannah State University (SSU) was represented by a group of ten members, led by Dr. Dionne Hoskins, director of NOAA-sponsored programs. The delegation included two undergraduate students (Darius Stanford and Shaneese Mackey), six graduate students (Keya Jackson, Emma Schultz, Chelsea Parrish, Jennifer Gϋt, Tiffany Ward, and Sanya Compton), and one postdoctoral fellow (Dr. Jolvan Morris).
Thursday, October 30, 2014
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