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App State’s solar vehicle team takes Formula Sun Grand Prix 2nd place, qualifies for 1,000-mile road challenge
Aug. 5, 2021
App State’s solar vehicle team, Team Sunergy, captured second place in its class in the 2021 Formula Sun Grand Prix, qualifying for the American Challenge (ASC) road race — this year from Missouri to New Mexico. Follow Team Sunergy’s third ASC showing as they power west on sustainable energy Aug. 3–7.
Researchers support rural-serving colleges and universities from new center at App State
Aug. 4, 2021
The Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges (ARRC) is now housed in App State’s Reich College of Education. The move to App State signals ARRC’s continued growth as the leading research organization focused on regional colleges, according to executive director Dr. Andrew Koricich.
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.
The American Solar Challenge will start Tuesday in Independence and end in New Mexico [students featured]
The Examiner
Aug. 2, 2021
App State student and Team Sunergy Co-Mechanical Director Jessica Navarro-Luciano is interviewed in this article about the American Solar Challenge, a road race of solar-powered cars from Missouri to New Mexico.
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.
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.
Covered Bridge Park to get bathrooms, electrical upgrades through $500,000 grant project [students mentioned]
WCYB
June 10, 2021
As part of experiential learning in a 2018 course, App State students worked with city leaders to create drawings for early ideas to improve the historic park in Elizabethton, Tennessee. The city now has received a grant to make improvements.
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.
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.
Business students make App State history with triple wins in global research challenge
May 28, 2021
Five App State business students made university history with triple wins in the 2021 Chartered Financial Analyst Institute Research Challenge. In addition to state and regional titles, the students won the Americas Regional round — a first for App State — and advanced over nearly 1,000 teams to compete as a top five team in the challenge’s Global Final.
App State joins Universities Studying Slavery consortium, continues its work to foster diversity and inclusion
May 20, 2021
App State is among more than 70 national and international higher education institutions that have joined the Universities Studying Slavery consortium. Participating schools collaborate to address historical and contemporary issues around race and inequality in higher education and campus communities.