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Appalachian State University professor’s message is just what we need right now [faculty featured]
WRAL
May 29, 2020
In this interview, counseling professor Dr. Dominique Hammonds explains why people may feel a variety of emotions during the coronavirus pandemic and how to effectively address them.
App State’s Fulbright scholars foster international connections despite global pandemic
May 29, 2020
Many of Appalachian’s 2019–20 Fulbright scholars were overseas when COVID-19 took hold. Though these faculty members have since returned to the U.S., they have opted to continue their work remotely — demonstrating the importance of fostering international connections, especially during a global pandemic.
Task force’s work on improving reading instruction to go before State Board next week [faculty quoted]
EdNC
May 28, 2020
Reich College of Education Dean Melba Spooner, a member of the State Board of Education Literacy Task Force, comments on the status of quality reading education — saying she does not think the task force's' recommendation does enough to help districts ensure the selection of high-quality materials.
Moss Brennan breaks the news
Q&A with The Appalachian student newspaper's former editor-in-chief
May 28, 2020
In this Q&A session, the former editor-in-chief of Appalachian State University’s student-run newspaper, The Appalachian, shares some of his experiences at the paper and during internships at The Washington Times.
How Big Data Analytics & AI Can Help Boost Bee Populations
Analytics India Mag
May 28, 2020
This article details the collaboration between SAS and Appalachian State University to create a World Bee Count app and data visualizations on the world’s bee population to understand the ways in which bees can be protected.
No asteroids needed: ancient mass extinction tied to ozone loss, warming climate [faculty quoted]
Science
May 28, 2020
Appalachian State University geologist Dr. Sarah Carmichael discusses the latest explanation put forth regarding the cause of a mass extinction 252 million years ago — a warming climate that depleted the earth's ozone layer.
App State announces 2019–20 Student Teacher of the Year and finalists
May 26, 2020
Class of 2020 graduate Brandon Moore has been named Appalachian’s Student Teacher of the Year for the 2019–20 academic year. The award recognizes student teachers’ professionalism and effectiveness in the classroom. Six other Appalachian alumni were named as award finalists.
Busch Drives App State-Branded Car To NASCAR Win
May 25, 2020
The specially branded NASCAR Xfinity Series car driven by Kyle Busch produced a familiar finishing position for App State: first place. The Black and Gold No. 54 car featuring App State logos as well as a congratulatory message for App State's graduating seniors in the Class of 2020 made a dramatic last-lap pass and crossed the finish line first Monday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway, giving Busch a win in the Alsco 300.
Former international student sends masks to Valle Crucis couple
Watauga Democrat
May 25, 2020
Concerned about her former host family’s welfare during COVID-19, an international student at Appalachian State University from China seven years sent them face coverings after hearing of a U.S. shortage of personal protective equipment. The couple has since donated the masks to Watauga Medical Center.
A passion for the environment: App State Energy Manager Jonathan Pierson
May 22, 2020
Meet Appalachian energy manager Jonathan Pierson ’06 ’08 — an alumnus who circled back to campus after a decade of implementing energy efficiency projects in Alaska.
App State Car to Race in Monday’s Alsco 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway
May 22, 2020
Fans of NASCAR and the App State Mountaineers will have their worlds collide in an exciting way this Memorial Day when multi-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch drives an App State-branded car in recognition of the school's Class of 2020. Busch will take the wheel of the No. 54 car for the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Alsco 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
World Bee Day [faculty quoted]
Colorado Ag Today
May 22, 2020
Dr. Joseph Cazier, director of the Center for Analytics Research and Education, discusses the new World Bee Count app released by Appalachian State University and SAS. He describes it as “citizen science” and the first step toward building a global repository of shareable data.
An App State staff member and naval veteran reflects on a lifetime of service
May 22, 2020
As a reflection of his military service, App State’s Chuck Ford, director of App Catering and a U.S. Navy veteran, was selected to lay a wreath at Appalachian’s Veterans Memorial to commemorate Memorial Day — a day honoring those who died in service to their country.
7 Tips for Safe Walking During Coronavirus [faculty quoted]
The Healthy
May 21, 2020
Dr. David Nieman, a professor of exercise science and director of Appalachian State University's Human Performance Lab, says during moderate exercise such as walking — and for two or three hours after — important immune cells come out at higher rates than normal, making contact with pathogens to get rid of them. Inactive people miss out on this advantage, he adds.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted June 3
May 20, 2020
During the test, Appalachian uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for all-clear signal.
Spring views at App State
May 20, 2020
Appalachian’s campus comes to life during spring, with fresh growth, budding trees and colorful flowers. Take in campus views through this photo gallery.
World Bee Day 2020: FAO calls for more to be done to safeguard our tiny food heroes, amid alarming decline [faculty mentioned]
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
May 20, 2020
Appalachian’s Dr. Joseph Cazier,director of the Center for Analytics Research and Education, is mentioned as having spoken at the UN's virtual celebration for World Bee Day.
How to safely run outside amid the coronavirus pandemic [faculty quoted]
CBS News
May 19, 2020
Amid COVID-19 concerns, health professor Dr. David Nieman is quoted on his research that shows regular moderate-intensity physical activity can improve one's ability to fight viruses — making lifestyle practices consistent with good immune health a "primary" strategy to prevent the risk posed by COVID-19.