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Group studies indigenous activism in the Upper Amazon
Nov. 3, 2009
This past summer, 16 students from Appalachian State University traveled to Ecuador to study indigenous activism and language in the Upper Amazon for three weeks. They came away with a greater appreciation of the impact of oil in the Amazon and its affect on the lives of the indigenous people.
What the earth reveals about human history
Oct. 6, 2009
Carefully digging, scraping and sifting. It's how archeologists seek clues into human history. Students at Appalachian State University learn these skills - and find cool artifacts - in a field archeology course each summer.
What the earth reveals about human history
Oct. 6, 2009
Carefully digging, scraping and sifting. It's how archeologists seek clues into human history. Students at Appalachian State University learn these skills—and find cool artifacts—in a field archeology course each summer.
Cultural Exchange
15 Pakistanis strengthen their teaching skills and leave behind a better understanding of their culture
Nov. 10, 2008
Fifteen secondary-level biology teachers were selected by the Fulbright Commission to attend a six-week training program at Appalachian in July and August of 2007. They spent four weeks strengthening their skills in science, educational technology, teaching and English. Then, they spent two weeks applying what they learned by team teaching in Watauga County Schools. While in the public schools, they also shared information about their native culture with children in social studies and other non-science classes.
Cultural Exchange
Nov. 10, 2008
Pakistan and Boone may be a world apart, but for 15 Pakistani biology teachers this summer, Boone became home. Their six-week visit was enabled by a grant from the U.S. Department of State to Appalachian’s Office of International Education and Development.
Snowfall Prediction Research
Research project aims to improve WNC snowfall projections
Oct. 13, 2008
Accurately forecasting snowfall can be a hit or miss proposition in North Carolina's mountains as residents and visitors can attest. Professors from Appalachian State University, UNC Asheville and N.C. State University hope to change that by collecting a range of data to refine computer models used by weather forecasters to predict snowfall.
Appalachian receives $124,782 grant to conduct training for Pakistani biology teachers
July 5, 2007
Appalachian State University has received a $124,782 grant from the U.S. Department of State through the International Institute of the USDA Graduate School to conduct a six-week training program for Pakistani secondary-level biology teachers.

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