
Worm and Crayfish mutualism affects entire stream ecosystems
Dec 3, 2020
A recent paper by researchers at Appalachian State University and Virginia Tech, published in the journal Ecology, titled: “Strong effects of a mutu...

Free meals for App State faculty, students and staff in need over extended winter break
Dec 1, 2020
A longer-than-usual winter break during the pandemic and an outpouring of support from the university and community have spurred Campus Dining&nb...

Join Community FEaST Virtually: BYOP (Bring your own potato)
Oct 29, 2020
The AppalFRESH (Appalachian Food Research for Equity, Sustainability and Health) Collaborative is keeping the Appalachian fall tradition of Commu...

App State Fermentation Sciences program distills hand sanitizer for campus during COVID-19
Oct 2, 2020
Appalachian State University’s Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences has completed its first few batches, producing almost 45 gallons of...

US Geological Survey funds App State research on climate change impacts to Ozark salamander species
Aug 27, 2020
From the hellbender to the eastern tiger, salamander species are under threat due to detrimental changes in climate — including increased temperatur...

A passion for the environment: App State energy manager Jonathan Pierson
Jun 9, 2020
BOONE, N.C. — Working and living in Alaska for a decade allowed Appalachian State University alumnus Jonathan Pierson ’06 ’08 to see how energy ...

Counting bees, because bees count — App State creates pollinator-tracking app
Jun 4, 2020
BOONE, N.C. — “You can’t manage what you can’t measure,” is a saying attributed to Peter Drucker (1909–2005), one of the most widely known...

2020 Climate Stories Showcase: Digital Exhibition on Instagram
May 11, 2020
Follow us at @ASUclimatestories The Climate Stories Collaborative invites members of our campus and community to follow our third annual sho...

Grant-funded App State GIS analysis aids in advocating climate change policy
Mar 4, 2020
BOONE, N.C. — In this election cycle, the issue of climate change may factor into many voters’ choice of presidential candidate.Research conducted...

App State awarded AT&T grant to examine climate change resiliency, community impact
Feb 24, 2020
AT&T has selected Appalachian State University as one of five universities nationally to conduct research designed to help communities ...