Faculty & Staff

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

Dr. Adam McKay contributes to new study identifying heterogeneous outgassing regions on distant solar system object
Oct 8, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Adam McKay, assistant professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Physics and Astronomy, is the co-author of a new...

The College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University

September 2024 College of Arts and Sciences Staff Shout Outs
Oct 7, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Awarded by the Appalachian State University Staff Senate, Staff Shout Outs recognize staff members for their positive contributions to...

Carla Ramsdell, practitioner-in-residence in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and sustainability liaison for the College of Arts and Sciences, in the SPICE Lab. Photo submitted

Carla Ramsdell debuts Sustainable Physics-Inspired Culinary Education Lab
Sep 12, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Carla Ramsdell, practitioner-in-residence in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and sustainability liaison for the College of Art...

Dr. Brooke Christian '05, associate professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences, is the recipient of a National Science Foundation (NSF) Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) Award. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Dr. Brooke Christian '05 receives NSF RUI award to study biomolecule stabilization
Sep 12, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Brooke Christian '05, associate professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences, is ...

The Appalachian

Musical harmonies, captivating poetry: Hispanic Heritage Month through the arts [The Appalachian]
Sep 11, 2024

Playing the violin was, at first, something Pedro Maia considered because of his grandfather, a self-taught musician from a small town of less than 4,...

Dr. Maggie Sugg is an associate professor and honors director in App State’s Department of Geography and Planning. Photo by Chase Reynolds

App State’s Dr. Maggie Sugg awarded over $1.5 million to study climate disasters and youth mental health
Sep 10, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Maggie Sugg, associate professor and honors director in the Appalachian State University Department of Geography and Pla...

Garrett Martin's

September 17: "I Saw the Light" Film Screening and Excursion to the Brown Mountain Lights
Sep 10, 2024

"I Saw the Light" Film Screening and Excursion to the Brown Mountain LightsTuesday, September 17, 2024, from 5:30-10:30 p.m.I.G. Greer Hall Auditorium...

Dr. Daniel Caton, professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Appalachian State University

In the News: Dr. Daniel Caton discusses recent meteor sighting with WSOC-TV [faculty featured]
Sep 3, 2024

NORTH CAROLINA — Did a meteor cross the sky in our area early Friday morning? The American Meteor Society received reports from as far west of Kentu...

The College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University

Meet the new faculty members in App State's College of Arts and Sciences
Aug 22, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — This year, over 30 new full-time faculty members are joining the Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences in both Boo...

Blair Ayscue '21, an alumna of Appalachian State University's Department of Psychology

Meet the newest member of the CAS Advising and Support Services Hub, Blair Ayscue '21
Aug 16, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Blair Ayscue '21, an alumna of Appalachian State University's Department of Psychology, has joined the College of Arts and Sciences Ad...