The South Carolina EPSCoR/IDeA State Committee brings together the leaders of the academic institutions involved in carrying out EPSCoR/IDeA objectives, and therefore oversees the coordination of initiatives across EPSCoR and IDeA funded programs. The State Committee is organized as an advocacy group to provide leadership, increase private sector participation, and interface directly with South Carolina’s research and development stakeholders.
Dr. Mark Sothmann, Chair-State EPSCoR Committee
Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost
Medical University of South Carolina
(843) 792-3031 sothmann@musc.edu
Dr. Joyce Ann Blackwell
Vice President for Academic Affairs
South Carolina State University
(803) 536-7180 jblackwe@scsu.edu
Dr. Paul Deason
Deputy Director
Savannah River Technology Center
(803) 725-3427 paul.deason@srs.gov
Dr. Steve Lanier
Associate Provost for Research
Medical University of South Carolina
(843) 792-4333 lanier@musc.edu
Mr. Bill Mahoney
President, Director & Chief Executive Officer
SCRA
(803) 799-4070 bill.mahoney@scra.org
Dr. Prakash Nagarkatti, State EPSCoR/IDeA Director
Vice President for Research
University of South Carolina
(803) 777-5458 prakash@mailbox.sc.edu
Dr. Gerald Sonnenfeld
Vice President for Research
Clemson University
(864) 656-7701 sonneng@clemson.edu
Ms. Kelly Steinhilper
Vice President, Communications and Strategy
South Carolina Technical College System
(803) 896-5408 steinhilper@sctechsystem.edu