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  • App State’s Dr. Adam McKay co-authors study identifying carbon dioxide in distant solar system object
    App State’s Dr. Adam McKay co-authors study identifying carbon dioxide in distant solar system object
    Oct. 8, 2024

    App State assistant professor Dr. Adam McKay has co-authored a new study, published in Nature Astronomy, that provides the first detection of carbon dioxide in the centaur known as 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1. According to McKay, studying centaurs — ice-rich bodies that orbit the sun — can yield important insights into the formation and evolution of Earth’s solar system.

  • Hurricane Helene Shows How Broken the US Insurance System Is [faculty featured]
    Hurricane Helene Shows How Broken the US Insurance System Is [faculty featured]
    Wired
    Oct. 2, 2024

    Many homeowners in North Carolina won’t be insured against flooding or landslides from Hurricane Helene due to the fragmented way in which disasters are covered. Dr. David Marlett, professor in App State’s Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance, breaks down property insurance markets for homes and the many factors that can have negative impacts on policies.

  • Meteorite hunters scavenge for meteor pieces in N.C. mountains [faculty featured]
    Meteorite hunters scavenge for meteor pieces in N.C. mountains [faculty featured]
    Spectrum News 1
    Sep. 21, 2024

    Anthony Love, research operations and laboratories manager in App State’s Department of Geological and Environmental Studies, talks about his meteor collection in this TV feature. Love and other meteorite hunters are working to find rocks from the apparent meteor that passed over the High Country on Aug. 30.

  • 3 App State students awarded NC Space Grants to conduct STEM research
    3 App State students awarded NC Space Grants to conduct STEM research
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Three Appalachian State University students have received NASA-funded North Carolina Space Grants to conduct science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) research in the 2024–25 academic year.

  • Dr. Brooke Christian awarded National Science Foundation grant to study biomolecule stabilization
    Dr. Brooke Christian awarded National Science Foundation grant to study biomolecule stabilization
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Dr. Brooke Christian, App State associate professor of chemistry, has received a $306,783 Research in Undergraduate Institutions Award from the National Science Foundation to support her research on biomolecule stabilization, which has important applications in numerous areas — from pharmaceuticals to the food industry. These awards support faculty at predominantly undergraduate institutions in research that engages them in their professional field, builds capacity for research at their home institution and supports the integration of research and undergraduate education.

  • Mariana Greene Named the 2024 Public Power Rising Star
    Mariana Greene Named the 2024 Public Power Rising Star
    Sep. 11, 2024

    Mariana Greene, public communications specialist for App State's New River Light and Power, received the Rising Star Award at the 2024 ElectriCities Annual Conference. The award recognizes up-and-coming leaders who have made significant contributions to the electric utility industry.

  • App State’s Dr. Maggie Sugg awarded over $1.5 million to study climate disasters and youth mental health
    App State’s Dr. Maggie Sugg awarded over $1.5 million to study climate disasters and youth mental health
    Sep. 10, 2024

    Dr. Maggie Sugg, associate professor and honors director in App State’s Department of Geography and Planning, has been awarded two grants totaling over $1.5 million to continue her research on how climate disasters impact youth mental health.

  • App State awarded $35 million grant to expand GEAR UP college access program
    App State awarded $35 million grant to expand GEAR UP college access program

    Largest grant in university history will provide college and career services to thousands of middle and high school students

    Sep. 3, 2024

    The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a seven-year, $35 million grant to App State’s College Access Partnerships to expand its GEAR UP program for middle school and high school students. The award represents the largest single grant ever awarded to the university.

  • Did a meteor streak across the sky last night? [faculty featured]
    Did a meteor streak across the sky last night? [faculty featured]
    WSOC-TV
    Aug. 30, 2024

    On Friday, Aug. 30, what is believed to be a meteor could be seen shooting across the night skies of the High Country. Several witnesses shared photos and videos of the event with WSOC-TV. Dr. Daniel Caton, a professor in App State’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, spoke with the station about the event.

  • At App State’s Camp Jean Rankin, youth practice speech skills in fun, interactive settings
    At App State’s Camp Jean Rankin, youth practice speech skills in fun, interactive settings
    Aug. 29, 2024

    Ten adolescents and teens from across the Southeast and Midwest attended App State’s second annual Camp Jean Rankin this summer, which provides unique opportunities for youth who stutter to learn fluency and self-empowerment skills and to enjoy High Country activities.

  • Jewel Davis appointed chair of 2026 Caldecott Award Selection Committee
    Jewel Davis appointed chair of 2026 Caldecott Award Selection Committee
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Jewel Davis, an education librarian and professor in University Libraries at App State, has been appointed to serve as chair of the 2026 Randolph Caldecott Award Selection Committee. The Caldecott Medal, established in 1937 and presented annually by the American Library Association, is one of the oldest and most highly regarded awards for children's book illustration in the United States. As committee chair, Davis will lead 14 distinguished librarians from across the nation in evaluating and selecting the most outstanding picture books published in 2025.

  • Overcoming Self-Care Challenges in Veterinary Practice [faculty featured]
    Overcoming Self-Care Challenges in Veterinary Practice [faculty featured]
    The Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Rebecca Newman, the assistant director/well-being coordinator in App State’s veterinary technology program, is the featured guest on this episode of The Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast. In the episode, Newman shares strategies on how to overcome self-care challenges in the demanding world of veterinary medicine.

  • Survey Results: 2024 Trends and Attitudes in Supply Chain and Sustainability [faculty featured]
    Survey Results: 2024 Trends and Attitudes in Supply Chain and Sustainability [faculty featured]
    Supply Chain Now
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Dr. Dinesh Davè, director and professor of supply chain management at App State, and Evan Junker, chief growth officer at SPARQ360, dive into the findings from the 2024 Supply Chain Trends and Attitudes Report, revealing how companies are prioritizing investments in AI, predictive analytics and supply chain visibility platforms to stay ahead.

  • Rational Choice Theory [faculty featured]
    Rational Choice Theory [faculty featured]
    MoneyGeek
    Aug. 26, 2024

    In this MoneyGeek article, economics experts offer insight into rational choice theory, which holds that people make rational decisions to maximize their self-interest. Dr. Neel Das, professor in App State’s Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management, explains how the theory impacts people’s daily lives when it comes to finances.

  • App State honors Dr. Gail Donaldson, Dr. Cathy Marcum with inaugural Departmental Leadership Awards
    App State honors Dr. Gail Donaldson, Dr. Cathy Marcum with inaugural Departmental Leadership Awards
    Aug. 15, 2024

    App State has honored Dr. Gail Donaldson and Dr. Cathy Marcum with Departmental Leadership Awards for their exemplary contributions to App State’s academic community. Chair Donaldson received the Distinguished Leadership Award, and Chair Marcum received the Emerging Leader Award.

  • Creating Community for Vets at Rural Colleges [faculty featured]
    Creating Community for Vets at Rural Colleges [faculty featured]
    Inside Higher Ed
    Aug. 13, 2024

    Higher education institutions across the country have been working to provide support for student veterans since the G.I. Bill was signed into law in 1944. However, new research suggests that the services are not necessarily reaching as many veterans as they could, particularly at rural community colleges. Experts, including Dr. Andrew Koricich, a professor of higher education at App State, explain ways that colleges can better reach veteran learners in rural areas.

  • App State recognizes 6 faculty and staff with Sywassink Awards for Excellence
    App State recognizes 6 faculty and staff with Sywassink Awards for Excellence
    Aug. 8, 2024

    App State’s Walker College of Business has honored six faculty and staff members with its annual Sywassink Awards for Excellence, which recognize achievements in teaching, research, service and more. The awards are supported by a contribution from honorary App State alumnus G.A. Sywassink.

  • Federal infrastructure funding is fueling a push to remove dams and restore river habitat [faculty featured]
    Federal infrastructure funding is fueling a push to remove dams and restore river habitat [faculty featured]
    Associated Press
    Aug. 7, 2024

    Funding from the recent $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill has supported dam removal projects across the nation. This article in the Associated Press highlights the Shull’s Mill Dam removal project in Boone, which included the relocation of rare eastern hellbender salamanders. App State biology professor Dr. Michael Gangloff, who is coordinating the biological monitoring at the Shull’s Mill site, said the dam removal is expected to improve water quality and make the river more hospitable for salamanders.

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