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Topic: Sustainability

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This beastly tornado left behind captivating images and an incredible set of data
Washington Post
June 17, 2019
When it comes to tracking a tornado, sometimes it’s most effective to hunt in packs. One assistant professor at Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C., is spearheading an effort to do exactly that. Meet Anton Seimon. His work covers an array of topics, from long-term climate-change effects in the Andes Mountains to the dynamics of tornadoes on quick time scales.
App State researchers scale Mount Everest to conduct climate research as part of National Geographic expedition
June 14, 2019
Dr. Baker Perry and Dr. Anton Seimon were part of a multidisciplinary expedition that installed the world’s two highest weather stations (at 8,430 meters and 7,945 meters), examined soil samples and glacial lakes to better understand the range of life surviving on Earth’s highest peaks, and more.
Forecasting extreme weather atop the highest mountain in the world
ABC News
June 13, 2019
Dr. Baker Perry, a professor in Appalachian’s Department of Geography and Planning, and Dr. Tom Matthews, a lecturer at Loughborough University, talk about the challenges they faced installing a weather station on Mount Everest.
App State’s Dr. Baker Perry to be featured in National Geographic livestream June 13
June 12, 2019
Perry, a professor in Appalachian’s Department of Geography and Planning, will take part in a livestreamed panel discussion titled “Fueling Earth’s Engines” Thursday, June 13, at 9:05 a.m. as part of National Geographic’s Explorers Festival.
App State survey: Respondents willing to pay for stormwater management and reduce negative effects from runoff
June 12, 2019
Research conducted by an interdisciplinary team at Appalachian explores how to mitigate impacts from stormwater runoff. The team has also conducted surveys throughout the Appalachian region to learn more about public perceptions of stormwater.
Top 17 Schools for Pursuing an Industrial Sustainability Degree
ThomasNet®
June 12, 2019
With hundreds of open jobs and high starting salaries, sustainability careers are especially promising. Appalachian State University is recognized in ThomasNet’s list as one of the best U.S. schools for degrees in sustainability studies.
App Builds a Home — App State’s IDEXlab designs zero energy ready home
June 11, 2019
The IDEXlab’s design for an innovative, zero energy ready Habitat for Humanity home was recognized as a finalist in the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2019 Solar Decathlon Challenge.
ASU takes steps to protect centuries-old oak tree during construction
Watauga Democrat
June 10, 2019
Appalachian State crews are taking precautions to protect one of the oldest trees on campus as a new multi-use pathway is being constructed nearby. The white oak tree is located between Newland Hall and Wey Hall, where a “pedestrian pathway connector” is planned by the university in an effort to “unite the two halves of Appalachian’s campus” and to allow for temporary vehicular egress during large athletic and arts events.
For App State student, leadership award may pave the way for public service
June 6, 2019
Travian Smith is the first recipient of Appalachian’s newly established National Pan-Hellenic Council Leadership Award.
App State engages with local community to build Habitat for Humanity home
May 31, 2019
The Appalachian Community has organized in partnership with Watauga County Habitat for Humanity to design, fund and build a home from the ground up for a local family in need.
Picture Yourself as an Earth Scientist
App State receives funding for K–12 geosciences outreach project
May 30, 2019
Appalachian’s Marta Toran has received grant funding from the American Geophysical Union to update the university’s PYES mobile photo booth — an outreach project designed to raise awareness for geoscience careers and the importance of earth science literacy.
Boone, ASU water treatment plants among 57 honored for surpassing standards
Watauga Democrat
May 30, 2019
The N.C. Division of Water Resources has honored 57 water treatment plants, including the town of Boone’s and Appalachian State University’s, for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards in 2018.
Appalachian in the community
Solar barn installed at Horse Helpers of the High Country with energy grant from App State
May 28, 2019
The solar barn project at Horse Helpers of the High Country, which was partially funded by a 2018–19 Energy Efficient Grant through Appalachian and the Community Together (ACT), helps power the farm’s barn and fencing.
Laura England recognized with 2019 NACADA Outstanding Advising Award
May 21, 2019
Laura England, senior lecturer in Appalachian’s Department of Sustainable Development, receives global recognition for excellence as a faculty adviser.
App State alumnus works for Tesla at the ‘forefront of the renewable industry’
May 20, 2019
Alumnus James Holton ’15, a licensed electrician and senior crew leader for sustainable energy and automotive company Tesla, earned four promotions in his first two years in the fast-paced renewable industry.
Double major, double awards — Appalachian student earns honors in math and physics
May 17, 2019
Appalachian’s Aeron McConnell, of Asheville, earned the Walter C. Connolly Endowed Award for Physics and the George Dewey Bingham D.D.S. Endowed Award for Math at the end of his first year at Appalachian.
Sustainable sipping — plastic straw usage down by over 400K straws in Appalachian Community
May 17, 2019
Eco-conscious students, faculty and staff have helped reduce the use of plastic straws on Appalachian’s campus through the Straws by Request initiative. Additionally, 134,400 compostable straws were used from August 2018 to March.
Tree watch — Appalachian keeps an old oak alive and well
May 15, 2019
A centuries-old tree on Appalachian’s campus will flourish well into the future thanks to the preservation efforts of university arborist Chris Erickson and his Physical Plant team during and after campus construction.