October 2021

Networking Opens Door for Google Visit to Allen University
Wilson White, Google, Ti Barnes, Allen University, Cherish Benton, i4Series, Danae Benton, WHHS Student Ti Barnes and I go back to the very beginning of my journey to South Carolina. He was a photojournalist for WSPA and worked at the Greenwood news bureau. I joined WSPA in 2002, and had the pleasure of covering news…

Innovate with Students at the SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics
Does your business, organization, or institution have complex problems to solve? What if you or your research team could work with some of the brightest young minds in South Carolina? You can innovate with students at the SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics! GSSM is looking for more innovators to contribute to the development…

Are Exoskeletons For You? A Frank Discussion About Productivity & Safety.
Are exoskeletons for you? Manufacturing industries are increasingly turning to exoskeletons to ensure their workers are safer and perform tasks more efficiently. BMW was one of the first to introduce exoskeletons in the manufacturing environment. Last week, BMW’s Francesco “Frank” Pochiro teamed up with SCRA to discuss exoskeletons for industrial applications and unveil plans for…

New GSSM President Shares Vision for School’s Future
Danny Dorsel, the newly appointed president of the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM), joined us for the “Innovation. Investment. Vision.” i4Series event to inform business leaders about the history and expansion of GSSM, student accomplishments at the prestigious STEM school, and new ways businesses can innovate and collaborate with some of…