Tracking parasites in farm animals is tricky. AI microscope developed in NC may help. [faculty featured]
Jul 2, 2025
Artificial intelligence is being integrated into phones, search engines, and recently, microscopes. At Appalachian State University, researchers were awarded a $2.3 million NCInnovation grant to bring their AI microscope to market and someday save North Carolina farmers time and money.
Faculty & Staff, Grants & ResearchLibrary celebrates the Junaluska Heritage Association [faculty featured]
Jul 2, 2025
BOONE — The annual Friends of the Watauga County Library celebration featured a panel discussion centered on two recently published books about Boone’s historic Junaluska neighborhood: “Junaluska: Oral Histories of a Black Appalachian Community” and “The Junaluska A
Faculty & Staff, Outreach & Community EngagementWater Tracks: The Veins of Thawing Landscapes [faculty co-authored]
Jun 27, 2025
In the Arctic, one of the primary paths for water to flow is along water tracks, stream-like features that fill with and route water when the soil above permafrost thaws in the summer.
Faculty & Staff, Grants & ResearchNominations open for Richard N. Henson Outstanding Academic Advisor Award
Jun 18, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is accepting nominations for the 2024-25 Richard N. Henson Outstanding Advisor Award.
Awards & Honors, College News, Faculty & StaffApp State researcher develops AI-driven microscope to detect poultry parasites [faculty featured]
Jun 9, 2025
Researcher Zach Russell recently earned a grant from NCInnovation to develop his lab’s AI-driven robotic microscope.
Faculty & Staff, Grants & ResearchWhy Do Some Runners Get Sick After a Marathon? [faculty featured]
Jun 5, 2025
In the 1980s, David Nieman, a young health science graduate researcher at Loma Linda University and an avid marathon runner, observed an intriguing pattern.
Faculty & StaffMay 2025 College of Arts and Sciences Staff Shout Outs
Jun 5, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Awarded by the Appalachian State University Staff Senate, Staff Shout Outs recognize staff members for their positive contributions to the University.
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