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Dr. Ellen Lamont, associate professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Sociology, is the co-author of a recent paper published in Social Currents. Photo by University Communications.

SAFE Fund supports study by Dr. Ellen Lamont
Jan 22, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Ellen Lamont, associate professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Sociology, is the co-author of a recent paper pu...

The College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University is accepting applications for the Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund with a deadline of Monday, February 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

Apply for the Spring 2025 SAFE Fund through February 10
Jan 17, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — The College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University is accepting applications for the Student and Faculty Excellence (SAF...

Oliver Sullivan is a graduate student in the Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management program. Photo submitted

SAFE Student Spotlight: Oliver Sullivan
Dec 17, 2024

Oliver SullivanFall 2023 SAFE Fund RecipientProject: "Perceived vs. Actual: Bridging the Gap in the Understanding of Psychology Majors’ Skills"Olive...

Maggie Vaughn is a senior biology major from Nebo. Photo submitted

SAFE Student Spotlight: Maggie Vaughn
Dec 10, 2024

Maggie VaughnFall 2023 SAFE Fund RecipientProject: "Toward an Improved Synthesis of Dental Adhesives"Maggie Vaughn, a senior biology major from Nebo, ...

Vanya Dill is a junior geology major from Morrisville. Photo submitted

SAFE Student Spotlight: Vanya Dill
Dec 9, 2024

Vanya DillFall 2023 SAFE Fund RecipientProject: "Detecting Erosion at the Sero Hominid Footprint Site, Tanzania, and Implications for In Situ Trackway...

Mariana Solanilla is a senior psychology major from Cornelius. Photo submitted

SAFE Student Spotlight: Mariana Solanilla
Dec 8, 2024

Mariana SolanillaFall 2023 SAFE Fund RecipientProject: "Employee Preference on Sustainable Organizational Messaging According to Individual Difference...

Dr. Howard Neufeld is a professor of plant ecophysiology in the Department of Biology. Photo by Marie Freeman

SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Howard Neufeld
Dec 6, 2024

Dr. Howard NeufeldFall 2023 Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund RecipientProject: "Training Workshop on Gas Exchange Methods for Plants"Dr. How...

Victoria Whidden is a second-year graduate student in the engineering physics program from Wendell. Photo submitted

SAFE Student Spotlight: Victoria Whidden ’24
Dec 6, 2024

Victoria Whidden ’24Fall 2023 SAFE Fund RecipientProject: "Nanoparticle Response to Power with Optical Tweezers"Victoria Whidden ’24, a second-yea...

Luke Rose graduated from Appalachian in May with his bachelor's degree in geology with a concentration in paleontology. Photo submitted

SAFE Student Spotlight: Luke Rose ’24
Nov 25, 2024

Luke Rose ’24Fall 2023 SAFE Fund RecipientProject: "Taxonomic Significance of Lungfish (Sarcopterygii:Dipnoi) Tooth Plates in the Lower Triassic (Ol...

Joshua Crouch is a senior geology major from Gastonia. Photo submitted

SAFE Student Spotlight: Joshua Crouch
Nov 14, 2024

Joshua CrouchFall 2023 SAFE Fund RecipientProject: "Preliminary Taphonomy of a Revueltian (Upper Triassic: Norian) Age Coprolite Assemblage from the H...