
Biology Research Day showcases broad spectrum of student work
May 7, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — The 2025 Biology Research Day held May 1 in the Rankin Science Building was a golden opportunity for App State student researchers to ...

Dr. Stephen Christopher receives $1.6 million grant from John Templeton Foundation
Apr 29, 2025
Dr. Stephen Christopher (Adjunct Assistant Professor at Appalachian State University) is excited to be co-Lead (along with Dr. Suzanne Newco...

$2 million grant funds scholarships, supports STEM education for over 50 App State students
Apr 25, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — A nearly $2 million grant awarded to Appalachian State University by the National Science Foundation (NSF) will help put educational g...

May 1: Biology Research Day
Apr 24, 2025
2025 Biology Research DayThursday May 1, 2025, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Rankin Science Building (572 Rivers St, Boone, NC 28608)BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian...

Climate Change Is Stressing the World’s Blood Supplies [faculty featured]
Apr 22, 2025
Extreme weather disasters, increasing as the planet warms, can curb blood donations while increasing demand, a new analysis found....

Dr. Jefferson Bates publishes updated computational method in the Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation
Mar 17, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Jefferson Bates, associate professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences, i...

Healthier farmlands: App State’s Dr. Ashley Adams studies soil biotic communities to improve soil quality
Mar 12, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Ashley Adams, assistant professor in Appalachian State University’s Department of Biology, is conducting research on soil biotic...

App State earns R2 designation for high research activity and doctorate production
Feb 16, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University has received a Research Activity Designation of Research 2 from the Carnegie Classification of Institutio...

Dr. Brett Taubman featured on Appalachian Excellence podcast
Feb 13, 2025
On this episode of Appalachian Excellence, we explore the fascinating world of fermentation with Dr. Brett Taubman, professor and director of the Ferm...

Sarah Ulrich '24 and Dr. Maggie Sugg publish study in The Lancet
Feb 10, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Sarah Ulrich '24, an alumna of the graduate geography program, is the lead author of a new paper published in the high-impact scientif...