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Help Name This Cruiser Class Solar Electric Car
Not SunnyMcSolarFace, please.
Inside EVs
April 24, 2018
Team Sunergy, the solar car club from Appalachian State University, is getting a new photonically-powered vehicle ready for this summer’s American Solar Challenge (ASC). Built for the cruiser class, this racer features amenities unheard of in traditional solar cars: seating for two, conventionally-opening doors, a gauge cluster, and turn signals. Heck, it’s even got cup holders! One thing it doesn’t have, though, is a name.
One Major Sports Scandal Can Tank a University’s Applications
The Chronicle of Higher Education
April 19, 2018
A new data analysis by researchers at Appalachian State University and Seton Hall University finds that the ramifications of athletic scandals are typically wide-reaching, affecting both the quantity and quality of applications and enrollment.
Building a Future
‘Construction rodeo’ links CTE students to local industries
The News Herald
April 12, 2018
High school students recently participated in the Burke County Public Schools Construction Rodeo, an event organized in partnership with Western Piedmont Community College and the N.C. Center for Engineering Technology (NCCET). NCCET provides facilities for applied research in engineering related fields and serves as a conduit to a bachelor’s degree. NCCET’s Construction Management program is delivered by Appalachian State University.
Developing a Park Prescription Program for Your Community
Parks & Recreation Magazine
April 6, 2018
Park Prescription or “Park Rx” programs help to motivate people to be active in parks. They’re becoming more and more popular, and physicians often "prescribe" them to patients. Appalachian State University faculty members Dr. J. Joy James, Dr. Becki Battista and Dr. Richard W. Christiana discuss how to meet the challenges of designing a successful program.
UNC Board of Governors Names 2018 Awards for Excellence in Teaching Recipients
The University of North Carolina System
April 5, 2018
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors has selected outstanding University faculty members to receive the 2018 Awards for Excellence in Teaching. The 17 recipients, who represent all 16 of North Carolina’s public universities as well as the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, were nominated by special committees based on their home campuses and were selected by the Board of Governors’ Committee on Personnel and Tenure.
Bananas vs. Sports Drinks? Bananas Win in Study
The New York Times
April 4, 2018
A banana might reasonably replace sports drinks for those of us who rely on carbohydrates to fuel exercise and speed recovery, according to a new study comparing the cellular effects of carbohydrates consumed during sports.
Delegation from Appalachian State University Visits BISU
Beijing International Studies University
April 3, 2018
On March 29th, 2018, a delegation headed by President Sheri Everts from Appalachian State University visited Beijing International Studies University (BISU).
App State Study Claims Bananas Could Be The Perfect Post-Workout Food
88.5 WFDD
March 30, 2018
New research out of Appalachian State University shows that the humble banana may have some hidden benefits. The study suggests that a combination of water and a banana is not only as effective as sports drinks for exercise recovery, but quite likely more effective.
UN-Inspired Campus Project Challenges Bias, Promotes Social Justice
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
March 29, 2018
Talking about sexism is fine, but it also should bring about some change for the better, according to Chloe Fishman. The sophomore at Appalachian State University wants frank conversations to spur people to acknowledge and address discrimination, which is why she and a classmate are helming a project to collect first-person stories from students on the Boone, N.C., campus who have encountered sexism.
Marriage Proposals Are Stupid [faculty quoted]
The Atlantic
March 23, 2018
In this article on marriage proposal rituals, Appalachian State University sociologist Dr. Ellen Lamont discusses her research that has found today’s marriage proposals are less conversation-like and more elaborate and fantastical — in large part due to social media.
What to Eat After a Workout: Bananas Are Just as Effective as Sugary Sports Drinks
A study found that bananas were just as good at replacing nutrients and preventing post-workout inflammation.
Men's Health
March 23, 2018
Skip the Gatorade and pain pills. A banana may offer your body all it needs to perform and bounce back after a punishing workout, according to a new study published in PLOS One. David Nieman, Dr.P.H., first author of the study and director of Appalachian State University’s Human Performance Lab on the North Carolina Research Campus says his current study found some banana metabolites "knock down" a gene that promotes pain and inflammation after exercise.
Girls’ Club
Young at Heart
All About Women
March 23, 2018
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in this country, there are approximately 75 million women in the civilian labor force—around 47 percent of all U.S. workers. “In my current role as communications liaison for Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education, my counterparts—all women—and I are building a supportive and mutually beneficial community.”
Q&A with Ramón Esquivel
Noted Latino playwright reflects on his residency at Appalachian
Mountain Times
March 22, 2018
Playwright Ramón Esquivel joined Appalachian State University Theatre and Dance students in February to help develop ideas for the world premiere of his newest play, “The Hero Twins: Blood Race.” The story, based on Mayan myths, brings many ideas of equality and worth to the stage in a compelling and entertaining manner.
Spellings: ‘Pleased but not satisfied’
Higher Education Works Foundation
March 21, 2018
North Carolina has built one of the finest university systems in the nation, University of North Carolina System President Margaret Spellings said Monday. But it can be better.
People and Lasers: Edible Lasers
Funovation
March 15, 2018
Dr. Lauren Woods, PhD, has been working to develop an edible laser with her team at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. What is an edible laser, you ask? Read on and find out.
Education Matters – Mass Shootings in Schools: How can we protect our children?
Public School Forum of North Carolina
March 9, 2018
In light of recent school shootings, psychology professor Dr. Jim Deni discusses staffing of school psychologists on Public School Forum of North Carolina.
Breece Robertson - Making a Positive Difference on Protected Lands
Directions Magazine
March 7, 2018
Appalachian alumnus Breece Robertson ’00 discusses the journey that led her to The Trust for Public Land, where she serves as a vice president directing the Planning and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) team. “We help communities find consensus on what they want to protect or create,” says Robertson.
App State Academy accepts more than 200 Middle Fork Elementary students and is still taking applications
Winston-Salem Journal
March 5, 2018
The Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork, which will have a reading literacy focus, last week accepted its first round of students — more than 200, with space for 315 before moving to a waiting list. The academy will be one of nine laboratory schools across the state, each of which is also run by an education college in the UNC system.