Faculty & Staff

Dr. Adam McKay, assistant professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Physics and Astronomy,

Dr. Adam McKay receives $13,000 NASA grant
May 24, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Adam McKay, assistant professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Physics and Astronomy, has been awarde...

App State Chancellor Sheri Everts, center, with Emily Daughtridge, professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance, left, and Dr. Maryam Ahmed, professor in the Department of Biology, at the inaugural Awards of Distinction ceremony, held April 27 on App State’s Boone campus. Daughtridge is the recipient of the 2023 Appalachian State University Excellence in Teaching Award, and Ahmed is App State’s 2023 recipient of the UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award. Photo by Chase Reynolds

App State honors 14 students, faculty and staff at inaugural Awards of Distinction ceremony
May 23, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University honored 14 students, faculty and staff for their commitment to excellence in serving the university at it...

Dr. Laura Ammon, associate professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Philosophy and Religion and director of the Watauga Residential College (WRC) in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

Dr. Laura Ammon receives freshman advocacy award
May 23, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Laura Ammon, associate professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Philosophy and Religion and director of the Wat...

Dr. Patricia Allen and Dr. Richard Gray, professors in the Appalachian State University Department of Physics and Astronomy

May 31: Retirement Reception for Dr. Patricia Allen and Dr. Richard Gray
May 18, 2023

Retirement Reception for Dr. Patricia Allen and Dr. Richard GrayWednesday, May 31, 2023, from 3-5 p.m.Plemmons Student Union SolariumBOONE, N.C. — T...

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Appalachian State University

Dr. Chris Thaxton's Applied Fluids Laboratory awarded $350,000 contract with Naval Research Laboratory
May 16, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian Applied Fluids Laboratory (AppAFL) has been awarded a $350,000 contract with the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's Ocea...

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Appalachian State University

Dr. James Sherman receives $473,000 NSF grant
May 15, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. James Sherman, professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Physics and Astronomy, has been awarded a three-year gr...

Dr. Sarah Evans, assistant professor in the Appalachian State Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences

Dr. Sarah Evans, collaborators to share research during NSF "Live from the Arctic" webinar
May 9, 2023

"Live from the Arctic: The Frozen Tundra" featuring Dr. Sarah EvansTuesday, May 30, 2023, at 1 p.m. ESTZoom link available upon registration here.BOON...

Michelle Holcombe, administrative support specialist for the Department of Psychology

April 2023 CAS Staff Spotlight: Michelle Holcombe
May 1, 2023

Each month, the Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) randomly selects one staff member to be featured in a staff spotlight ...

Dr. Maryam Ahmed, professor in App State’s Department of Biology, has received the 2023 University of North Carolina Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award. Photo by Chase Reynolds

App State’s Dr. Maryam Ahmed wins 2023 UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award
Apr 27, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Maryam Ahmed, a professor in App State’s Department of Biology, has received the 2023 University of North Carolina Board of...

SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Christian Wallen

SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Christian Wallen
Apr 18, 2023

Dr. Christian Wallen, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry and Fermentation SciencesStudent and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund Recipient: Spri...