CAS alumna finds purpose in her work to understand volcanoes
Mar 23, 2026
Mountaineer Discovery: This story is part of a series highlighting student research, creativity and innovation at App State.
Alumni, Awards & Honors, CAS Corps, College News, Grants & Research
Geology major selected to present research at prestigious Explorers Club event
Mar 19, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Vanya Dill, a senior geology major from Morrisville, has been invited to present her research at The 122nd Explorers Club Annual Dinner: Odysseys on April 18 in New York City.
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My fault or yours — earthquake source detection gets lift from App State
Feb 27, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Linking earthquakes with the most likely causative fault just got better, thanks to an externally-funded project by Dr.
College News, Faculty & Staff, Grants & Research
‘Remembered for the lights:’ Professor Caton’s life amongst the stars [faculty and student featured]
Feb 19, 2026
In the heart of Pisgah National Forest rests Wiseman’s View, a panoramic setting overlooking the scenic sights of the Linville Gorge Wilderness. According to NCPedia, on clear, moonless nights, sightings of distant lights have been reported for centuries.
Faculty & Staff, Grants & Research, Students
From Hell and Bent on Returning [student featured]
Jan 23, 2026
Imagine a slimy, speckled tube with four legs that appear to have been attached with spare parts. The toes — four on the front legs, five on the rear — resemble blown-up rubber gloves. The head is bumpy on top with a wide, flat mouth that curves into a smile.
Grants & Research, Students
Dr. Brett Taubman featured on WUNC's The Broadside
Jan 23, 2026
From bourbon to chow chow, fermentation is everywhere in Southern food and drink. But how did this "controlled form of rotting" become so prevalent in our regional cuisine and why does it make everything taste so dang delicious?
Faculty & Staff, Grants & Research
Dr. Zach Russell discusses NC Innovation research on Spectrum News
Jan 13, 2026
Two NC Innovation grant recipients explain how their research is moving from the lab into the real world. Dr. Zachary Russell of Appalachian State University discusses an AI-powered microscope designed to help farmers diagnose parasites faster, while Dr.
Faculty & Staff, Grants & Research