Picture Yourself as an Earth Scientist
Jul 1, 2019
Students, faculty and staff in Appalachian State University’s Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences are giving regional K–12 students the opportunity to step into the shoes of a geologist, a paleontologist, a volcanolo
College News, Grants & Research, Outreach & Community Engagement, SustainabilityPeterson’s recognizes App State as top-20 school for outdoor enthusiasts
Jun 21, 2019
Whether you’re an aspiring geologist or a mountain biker, a budding archaeologist or a kayaker, Appalachian State University and its Blue Ridge Mountains setting likely offer an adventure — both academic and recreational — for every lover of the great outdoors.
College News, Awards & Honors, Grants & Research, Outreach & Community Engagement, University NewsDr. Cameron Gokee awarded NSF grant to conduct archaeological research in Bandafassi
Jun 20, 2019
During the next two academic years, Dr.
College News, Grants & Research, Faculty & Staff, Global LearningBaku Bound: Appalachian Student Awarded Critical Language Scholarship from U.S. Department of State
Jun 19, 2019
The Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships is pleased to announce that Caroline Sager, a recent graduate at Appalachian State University has been awarded a U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS).
College News, Students, Alumni, Grants & Research, Global Learning, Arts & CulturalApp State researchers scale Mount Everest to conduct climate research as part of National Geographic expedition
Jun 17, 2019
From April to June, as part of a robust effort to improve understanding of and resilience to the impacts of climate change on mountain systems, National Geographic and Tribhuvan University led what is likely the most comprehensive single scientific expedition to Mount Everest.
College News, Global Learning, Faculty & Staff, Grants & Research, SustainabilityGeological and Environmental Sciences K-12 science education strengthened by community partnership
Jun 14, 2019
Vulcan Materials, the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates with a local office in Boone, N.C., has given over $61,000 to the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Appalachian State University, supporting the department in many ways for decades.
College News, Outreach & Community Engagement, Students, Grants & Research, Departmental NewsSpring 2019 University Research Council (URC) Grant Recipients
Jun 13, 2019
Congrats to College of Arts and Sciences facluty members: Derek Martin, Cole Edwards, Andrew Monroe, Lynn Siefferman, Michael Opata and Cuong Mai on these awards for Spring 2019.
College News, Faculty & Staff, Grants & ResearchApp State survey: Respondents willing to pay for stormwater management and reduce negative effects from runoff
Jun 13, 2019
Using the Boone Creek watershed that runs through Appalachian State University’s campus as a laboratory, an interdisciplinary research team at Appalachian has been studying impacts from stormwater runoff and how to manage that runoff.
College News, Grants & Research, Students, Faculty & Staff, Outreach & Community EngagementApp State’s Dr. Baker Perry to be featured in National Geographic livestream June 13
Jun 12, 2019
As part of National Geographic’s three-day Explorers Festival, Appalachian State University’s Dr. Baker Perry will talk as part of a livestreamed panel discussion titled “Fueling Earth’s Engines” Thursday, June 13, at 9:05 a.m. EDT.
College News, Global Learning, Faculty & Staff, Grants & Research, SustainabilityKara Snow shows how getting a head start in research pays off
Jun 10, 2019
Honors first year student Kara Snow from Raleigh, NC, has been selected as a North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Women in Science Scholar.
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