BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Pablo Chialvo, lecturer in the Department of Biology, was voted "Best Professor" in The Appalachian's 2025 Best of Boone issue, available here.
The Best of Boone issue—celebrating its ninth year in 2025—is divided into four categories: best of food, best of lifestyle, best of campus life and an alumni section. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and everyone who loves the High Country are invited to cast their votes. Published in April, the special issue of The Appalachian benefits local businesses and community voices and serves as a guide to the area for students and visitors.
Chialvo earned his B.S. in Entomology from the University of Florida and his Ph.D. in Entomology from the University of Georgia (UGA). Additionally, he holds a graduate certificate in University Teaching from UGA and in Anti-Racism from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Chialvo joined the App State Department of Biology as a research associate in 2019 and became a lecturer in 2020. Chialvo has taught "Introduction to Evolutionary Biology," "Biological Careers Exploration," "Ecology Laboratory" and "Effective Teaching Strategies for Graduate Students." He also teaches the two "Biology in Society" courses, which are part of App State's General Education Program.
Previously, Chialvo received the 2022 University College Non-Tenure Track (NTT) Faculty Award for Excellence in General Education Teaching and the 2023 CAS NTT Teaching Excellence Award.
Congratulations, Dr. Chialvo!
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About the Department of Biology
The Department of Biology is a community of teacher-scholars, with faculty representing the full breadth of biological specializations — from molecular genetics to landscape/ecosystem ecology. The department seeks to produce graduates with sound scientific knowledge, the skills to create new knowledge, and the excitement and appreciation of scientific discovery. Learn more at biology.appstate.edu.
By Lauren Gibbs
April 30, 2025
BOONE, N.C.
Dr. Pablo Chialvo, lecturer in the Department of Biology
Dr. Pablo Chialvo, lecturer in the Department of Biology