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Topic: Gifts and Grants

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  • Smith receives Princeton University visiting fellowship
    Smith receives Princeton University visiting fellowship
    Feb. 6, 2012

    Noted Latin American scholar Dr. Timothy J. Smith has received a visiting fellowship in Princeton University’s Program in Latin American Studies. He will be a visiting research scholar and visiting assistant professor for fall 2012.

  • Appalachian professor receives NIH grant to study cholera bacterium’s defense mechanism
    Appalachian professor receives NIH grant to study cholera bacterium’s defense mechanism
    Oct. 25, 2011

    The bacterium that causes cholera has been a bit of a mystery to scientists since it was first identified in the mid-1800s. Dr. Ece Karatan, an associate professor in Appalachian State University’s Department of Biology, hopes to unravel some of those mysteries, and in the process find ways to help mitigate the effects of the potentially deadly disease most common in Third World countries and areas with poor sanitation.

  • Cultural Exchange
    Cultural Exchange

    15 Pakistanis strengthen their teaching skills and leave behind a better understanding of their culture

    Nov. 10, 2008

    Fifteen secondary-level biology teachers were selected by the Fulbright Commission to attend a six-week training program at Appalachian in July and August of 2007. They spent four weeks strengthening their skills in science, educational technology, teaching and English. Then, they spent two weeks applying what they learned by team teaching in Watauga County Schools. While in the public schools, they also shared information about their native culture with children in social studies and other non-science classes.

  • Cultural Exchange
    Cultural Exchange
    Nov. 10, 2008

    Pakistan and Boone may be a world apart, but for 15 Pakistani biology teachers this summer, Boone became home. Their six-week visit was enabled by a grant from the U.S. Department of State to Appalachian’s Office of International Education and Development.

  • Appalachian receives $124,782 grant to conduct training for Pakistani biology teachers
    Appalachian receives $124,782 grant to conduct training for Pakistani biology teachers
    July 5, 2007

    Appalachian State University has received a $124,782 grant from the U.S. Department of State through the International Institute of the USDA Graduate School to conduct a six-week training program for Pakistani secondary-level biology teachers.

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