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Climbing into thin air for climate research
A faculty-led study abroad in Peru supports NSF experiments and student learning
March 15, 2019
Appalachian students joined Dr. Baker Perry, one of the top experts in his field, to climb mountains and traverse glaciers in Peru, all while participating in climate research projects that may impact the world.
Appalachian’s international collaboration yields renewable solutions for Peru village
March 15, 2019
During summer 2018, Appalachian students traversed Peru — from the heights of Machu Picchu to Puerto Maldonado in the Amazon rainforest — with the focus of studying and implementing renewable energy solutions in remote areas of the country.
Dr. Baker Perry — 'cornerstone of research’ in Appalachia and the Andes
March 15, 2019
Dr. Baker Perry, professor in App State’s Department of Geography and Planning, has involvement and research interests in the tropical Andes and Appalachian Mountains. His work in studying precipitation, snow and ice, tropical glacier–climate interactions and climate change helps affected populations plan for the future.
A different point of view
Through her lens and personal narrative, University Photographer Marie Freeman '85 focuses on one Peruvian citizen scientist’s story of the impact of climate change
March 15, 2019
While trekking in Peru during a summer 2018 study abroad, Appalachian Photographer Marie Freeman took more than a photo — she captured a citizen scientist’s story of climate change impacts.
Peak to peak — Mountaineers study abroad in Peru
March 15, 2019
Learn about the Peruvian study abroad experience and climate change research of Appalachian State University students and faculty through nine brief videos.
Dr. Lucy Purgason receives Chi Sigma Iota JCLA Outstanding Article Award
March 15, 2019
Purgason, an assistant professor in Appalachian’s Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling, along with her co-authors, was recognized for the article “Mentoring Counselor Education Students: A Delphi Study with Leaders in the Field.”
Dr. Mark Spond assesses condition of agricultural parcels along Blue Ridge Parkway using NPS funding
March 15, 2019
Spond — Appalachian’s liaison to the National Park Service — completed the assessment in fall 2018, evaluating the current conditions of the parcels to identify corrective actions and/or best management practices needed.
Research by Appalachian economics professor suggests lack of sleep reduces voter turnout
March 15, 2019
The research of Dr. David Dickinson, professor of economics at Appalachian, along with political scientists Drs. John Holbein and Jerome Schäfer, has found that insufficient sleep predicts lower voter turnout.
Expanded partnership increases access to sustainable food on Appalachian’s campus
March 13, 2019
Through their continued partnership, Appalachian’s Department of Sustainable Development and Food Services plan to increase the growing capacity of the department’s Teaching and Research Farm, providing more local food for the Appalachian Community.
New director named for Appalachian’s Interprofessional Clinic
March 12, 2019
Appalachian alumnus Bryan Belcher ’97 has been appointed director of the Beaver College of Health Sciences Interprofessional Clinic. The clinic enables students to learn important skills while providing needed services to the community.
Bienenstock Furniture Library Announces 2019 Furniture Design Competition Winners
Furniture World
March 11, 2019
There were 32 entries from 7 different colleges. Colleges represented included: Weber State, Kendall, SCAD, Appalachian State University, University of Central Oklahoma, University of Idaho, and the University of Houston. John Lalevee of Appalachian State University won the first place award for Furniture Design.
How much are you 'willing toupee?' Combing through the economics of baldness
CBC Radio
March 8, 2019
A team of economists in the U.S., including Walker College of Business associate professor Dr. Dave McEvoy, say men of a certain age are coping with a particularly hairy sort of stress — and they’ll pay through the teeth to avoid facing it head on.
Dr. Sonja Ardoin recognized for scholarship, teaching, service and more
March 8, 2019
The American College Personnel Association and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators have recognized Ardoin for her scholarship, teaching and service in higher education, and her outstanding commitment to the field of student affairs.
Dr. Cameron Lippard named chair of Appalachian’s Department of Sociology
March 7, 2019
Lippard, who served as the Department of Sociology’s interim chair in the fall 2018 semester, assumed his new position as chair on March 1.
Breathing life into black history at the Academy
The Chronicle
March 7, 2019
Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork Elementary School celebrated Black History Month through song, dramatic play, daily trivia, door decorations, a historically black college and university research presentation, a local radio personality visit, and a living wax museum.
Water quality, volcanic destruction and glacier recession among Appalachian's research highlighted at national conference
March 6, 2019
Fifteen Appalachian State University students, alumni and faculty attended the 2018 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in Washington, D.C., where the students and alumni presented research in a range of earth science topics.
New River Light and Power recognized with Public Power Award of Excellence
March 6, 2019
New River Light and Power was recognized for its achievements in all five award categories: communicating the value of public power, grid modernization, continuous improvement, workforce development and wholesale power cost.
Registering success: Appalachian’s SDAP partners with technology firm ECRS
March 6, 2019
Appalachian Scholars with Diverse Abilities learn real-life career skills through a partnership with Boone-based technology company ECRS.