College of Arts and Sciences

The Appalachian Food Research for Equity, Sustainability and Health (AppalFRESH) Collaborative is a growing group of faculty, staff, and graduate students at Appalachian State University with a common interest in research, education, and engagement related to socially, economically, and ecologically viable food systems.

The SPICE (Sustainable, Physics-Inspired Culinary Education) Lab explores the thermodynamics and sustainability of cooking and the larger food system through the lens of physics.

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• Carla Ramsdell, College of Arts and Sciences Sustainability Liaison and Department of Physics and Astronomy Practitioner-in-Residence

Cooking with Purpose is a free, online cooking series to increase awareness about how to prepare healthful food using sustainable ingredients and techniques and to showcase ingredients that are inexpensive and typically available at App State's Mountaineer Food Hub. The program is voluntary and open to all App State students.

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The Climate Wayfinding Program is an immersive learning program for students seeking clarity, courage, and community on their climate journeys. The program was developed by leading climate thinker/doer Dr.

The Actuarial Science (BS), offered by Appalachian State's Department of Mathematical Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, provides a foundation in mathematics and business for students wishing to pursue a career in actuarial science or a related field. The Walker College of Business provides key business courses to support the degree and departments work together to support guest speakers, student trips to conferences, and more. 

Health Professions Advisors designed to assist to students, alumni and advisors understand the basic requirements for a variety of graduate health professions programs.

The Climate Stories Collaborative is a faculty-led initiative aimed at growing the capacity of faculty and students to use a variety of creative media to tell the stories of those who are already affected by, and/or taking action to addres climate change. The project began in the College of Fine & Applied Arts, but is now university-wide in scope with engagement faculty and students from more than 20 departments.