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What impact does weather have on COVID-19? Local scientists are searching for answers [faculty featured]
WLOS
July 8, 2020
Appalachian’s Dr. Maggie Sugg and Dr. Jennifer Runkle are interviewed about their collaborative research with the North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies that found a significant association between low humidity and transmission of COVID-19 in some U.S. cities.
Local researchers explore weather’s role in COVID-19 spread [faculty featured]
Mountain Xpress
July 4, 2020
Department of Geography and Planning's Dr. Maggie Sugg and Dr. Jennifer Runkle discuss their research study on COVID-19 transmission and weather, conducted in partnership with North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies. The study found a significant association between low humidity and transmission of the virus in some U.S. cities.
Meteorological factors may influence COVID-19 transmission and spread in the US, according to research by App State and NCICS
July 2, 2020
A climate-health study conducted by Appalachian State University researchers shows a significant association between COVID-19 transmission and low humidity.
The Expedition to Heaven on Earth [faculty featured]
Discover
June 30, 2020
Appalachian’s Dr. Baker Perry, who installs high-altitude weather stations, is interviewed about the 2019 National Geographic expedition to Mount Everest and the premiere of the documentary on their success in setting up the world’s highest weather station at 27,657 feet above sea level. The set of two weather stations he and his team placed on Everest is providing data on global weather patterns.
Changing up the beat — App State music classes adapt to an online score
June 30, 2020
Faculty and students in Appalachian’s Hayes School of Music adapted to online classes — experiencing music education in new creative ways.
Solar Panels Power World’s Highest Weather Station [faculty featured]
CleanTechnica
June 29, 2020
Appalachian’s Dr. Baker Perry discusses installation of the world’s highest weather station on Mount Everest, at 27,657 feet above sea level, and how a nine-person team risked their lives in 2019 to haul it up the mountain and drill it into the rock. The interview precedes the airing of “Expedition Everest” on National Geographic Television, June 30. A professor in Appalachian’s Department of Geography and Planning, Perry served on the expedition’s meteorology team.
App State athlete makes history, named Academic All-American [student featured]
Watauga Democrat
June 29, 2020
Rachel Gaines has made history, becoming the first Appalachian State University field hockey student-athlete to be named an Academic All-American by the College Sports Information Directors of America.
App State budding ornithologist recognized as Young Birder of 2020
June 26, 2020
Appalachian sophomore and avid birder Adrianna Nelson, a biology major with a concentration in ecology, evolution and environmental biology, has gained national recognition as a 2020 Young Birder of the Year — an honor bestowed by the American Birding Association.
App State researchers to study dust plume as it settles over Boone
June 26, 2020
The largest plume of dust to come from the Sahara Desert in 50 years offers an unexpected bright spot for the High Country and opportunities for the university’s AppalAIR researchers.
How to keep students feeling connected and supported — 4 Excellence in Teaching Award winners weigh in
June 26, 2020
Award-winning faculty at Appalachian State University share how they keep students feeling connected and supported as they teach online during the COVID-19 situation.
‘Holding space’ in synchronous studio meetings
Q&A with D. Jason Miller
June 26, 2020
How do you shift a studio design class into online learning? Appalachian State University’s D. Jason Miller, building sciences program director, discusses how he engaged students during COVID-19.
For college students economic relief, tests and broadband access weigh on fall semester plans [student featured]
NBC News
June 25, 2020
Appalachian State University senior Moss Brennan, who is majoring in communication, journalism, is among three students asking questions of Congress members on a college version of Meet the Press.
Following My Grandmother's Footsteps to Loretta Lynn's Ranch [faculty featured]
Southern Living
June 25, 2020
Caleb Johnson, a visiting assistant professor of creative writing in the Department of English, has published this first-person account of retracing his grandmother’s route to her favorite place on earth — a year after her death in the car she left to him.
“Show Your Love” campaign launch
Mountain Times
June 25, 2020
AppHealthCare has partnered with Appalachian State University and other local entities to increase awareness of actions people can take to impact how COVID-19 affects our local community.
Despite green pledges, Amazon’s carbon footprint grew 15% [faculty quoted]
FOX40
June 23, 2020
Dr. Gregg Marland, a professor at the Research Institute for Environment, Energy and Economics at Appalachian State University, is quoted in this Associated Press news story on Amazon's 15% increase in its carbon footprint despite launching initiatives to reduce its harm on the environment.
Physical activity, weight management bolster immune defense against respiratory diseases, including COVID-19, App State professor reports
June 23, 2020
In a forthcoming review paper, Appalachian’s Dr. David Nieman, professor of biology and director of Appalachian’s Human Performance Laboratory at the North Carolina Research Campus, examines in depth how regular, moderate-intensity physical activity reduces morbidity and mortality from respiratory illness.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted July 1
June 19, 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.
App State appoints chair of Department of Leadership and Educational Studies
June 18, 2020
Dr. Shawn Ricks will begin her appointment as chair of Appalachian’s Department of Leadership and Educational Studies in July. She comes to Appalachian from Salem College in Winston-Salem, where she served as assistant vice president of equity, diversity and inclusion.