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How to navigate the return to in-person activities
Aug. 3, 2021
App State’s Dr. Kurt Michael offers insights on how to reintegrate into in-person activities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Is water always the best choice on a hot day? [faculty featured]
BBC
Aug. 3, 2021
Dr. David Nieman, a professor of biology at Appalachian State University and director of the Human Performance Laboratory at North Carolina Research Campus, is included among experts interviewed about the healthiest drinks for rehydration.
Smoke from Western fires wafts to region [faculty featured]
The Mountain Times
July 29, 2021
Dr. James Sherman, physics and astronomy professor at App State, is interviewed by The Mountain Times about the smoke that drifted to the area from Western U.S. wildfires in summer 2021.
App State professor awarded ADVANCE grant to foster gender equity in information technology
July 27, 2021
Women faculty in the field of information technology are set to benefit from ImPACT IT — a three-year research project aimed at removing barriers to women’s advancement to full professor. App State professor Dr. Lakshmi Iyer is partnering with four other women IT faculty on the project, which is supported by a nearly $1 million National Science Foundation ADVANCE grant.
Cuba protests: 4 essential reads on dissent in the post-Castro era
The Conversation
July 13, 2021
Dr. Joseph Gonzalez, an associate professor in Appalachian's Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, is interviewed for this article about Cuba's recent history.
Expert Commentary [faculty featured]
AdvisorSmith
June 30, 2021
Dr. David Marlett, managing director of the Brantley Risk & Insurance Center in Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business, shares insights on cyber risk and cyber insurance.
The Tale of Gray's Lily [faculty, student featured]
The Appalachian Voice
June 26, 2021
Dr. Matt Estep, associate biology professor, and graduate student Ben Brewer are interviewed in this article about their studies of rare and endangered plants, such as the Gray's lily.
App State genetic diversity study to inform US Fish and Wildlife conservation efforts for endangered NC plant
June 24, 2021
App State plant geneticist Dr. Matt Estep is working with the Blue Ridge Parkway to examine the genetic diversity of spreading avens — a federally endangered plant native to Western North Carolina. His five-year study, funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will help inform conservation efforts aimed at preserving and protecting the species.
Brood X misses the High Country, coming years promise larger cicada emergences
Watauga Democrat
June 23, 2021
Dr. Clare Scott-Chialvo, Dr. Pablo Chialvo and Dr. Ray Williams — faculty members in Appalachian State's Department of Biology — are interviewed about cicada emergence cycles and the impacts of climate change.
New cybersecurity concentration gives App State students the skills to combat hackers
June 21, 2021
Chris Taylor ’09 ’11 — a Certified Ethical Hacker — teaches his students tricks of the trade, preparing them to earn the new cybersecurity concentration within the computer information systems degree program at App State.
Project Spotlight: Teaching for Equity in Appalachia in Mathematics and Science
STELAR
June 16, 2021
Dr. Tracie McLemore Salinas, mathematical sciences professor and director of the Mathematics and Science Education Center at Appalachian State, is interviewed about TEAMS (Teaching for Equity in Appalachia in Mathematics and Science), which is funded by the National Science Foundation's Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program.
2021 award winners announced for Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program at App State
June 14, 2021
Five winning teams have been selected for the 2021 Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program at App State. An award of up to $10,000 for each team funds projects that include new curricula, student development and an erosion study using drones.
Young voices harmonize amid COVID-19 during grant-supported Appalachian Youth Chorale
June 11, 2021
During App State’s spring 2021 Appalachian Youth Chorale (AYC), young voices across the High Country — and as far away as Georgia — joined in harmony, virtually, amid the pandemic. Through the program, supported by Watauga Arts Council grant funding, students practiced healthy vocal technique, music reading and notation, and performance skills.
App State one of 17 US schools named a top producer of Fulbright scholars and students for 2020–21
June 9, 2021
App State is one of 17 higher education institutions recognized nationally as a top producer of Fulbright scholars and students for 2020–21. Three App State faculty and five alumnae received the prestigious award during the 2020–21 award cycle.
App State's Dr. Maggie Sugg receives National Science Foundation award for mental health research
June 4, 2021
App State assistant professor Dr. Maggie Sugg has earned a CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation. These awards support early career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education, and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization.
Teaching [faculty featured]
The Chronicle of Higher Education
June 3, 2021
App State's Dr. Lindsay Masland offers tips as faculty transition from online teaching to in-person teaching this fall. The goal, she said, is not “going back to normal” but “moving forward.” Masland is associate professor of psychology and assistant director of faculty professional development.
‘I can’t take deep breaths anymore’: Some young adults feeling long-term effects from mild cases of COVID-19 [faculty quoted]
Healthy Debate
June 3, 2021
App State’s Dr. Steve Ratchford is quoted on his research on post-COVID syndrome and its lingering symptoms among young people. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Health and Exercise Science.
Dr. Baker Perry inspires students to reach new heights
June 1, 2021
Dr. Baker Perry, professor in App State’s Department of Geography and Planning, inspires students to reach new heights in the field and in their future careers.