CLASS OF 2025

Peyton combined her internship at Hilton Head Dermatology with her dream of opening a future practice in Nashville, TN. Her project included a full business plan—covering location, expenses, and operations—as well as a custom-designed floor plan outfitted with equipment for current and future procedures, reflecting the size and culture of her envisioned clinic.

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Drawing from her internship at Lowcountry Therapy, Caroline designed tools to help families and educators better apply occupational therapies outside clinical settings. She created yearlong therapy plans tailored to different needs and explored how AI could support customized solutions, making therapies more accessible and effective for caregivers and students alike.

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Chris investigated how carbon filtration can reduce harmful fluoride levels in drinking water. His experiment revealed that block filters may provide an affordable, effective solution, especially in underserved regions. His work proposed scalable, sustainable filtration methods that could expand access to clean water around the world.

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Inspired by her internship at Court Atkins Group, Kate explored how thoughtful architectural updates to business exteriors can influence customer retention, employee satisfaction, and overall profitability. Using architectural software, she developed mock-ups and gathered community feedback to recommend design improvements for a national chain with a local footprint.

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With an eye toward a future in nuclear energy, Nic studied corrosion rates of various metals and their implications for molten salt reactor design. His research identified promising materials and led to practical proposals for safer, more sustainable energy applications—particularly for local communities like Beaufort County.

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