BOONE—Professors at Appalachian State University are part of the search for signs of life across the galaxy. [more]

BOONE—Appalachian State University and Discovery Place in Charlotte are partnering to excite school-age children and others about science, technology, engineering and math. Known as STEM, these academic areas are critical to addressing the state’s need for a professional workforce skilled in these areas. [more]

BOONE – Two Appalachian State University faculty members have been selected by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) to receive 2011 Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards. [more]

BOONE – Vatican astronomer Brother Guy Consolmagno discusses his career exploring the connections between science, religion and society in the April episode of Appalachian State University’s cable television program, “Appalachian Perspective.” [more]

BOONE—Look to the night sky Tuesday night between 7:23 and 7:26 p.m. and you may catch a glimpse of the Discover Space Shuttle and the International Space Station as they travel through outer space. [more]

BOONE—Vatican astronomer Brother Guy Consolmagno will lecture on “Astronomy, God and the Search for Elegance” March 1 at Appalachian State University.  His talk begins at 7 p.m. in I.G. Greer Auditorium. A reception will be held prior to the talk beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium’s lobby. [more]

BOONE—Dr. Anthony Aveni will present two public lectures Monday, Oct. 11, at Appalachian State University.

He will present “Skywatchers of Ancient Mexico” at 2 p.m. in Room 110 of the chemistry, astronomy and physics building on Rivers Street and “The End of Time: The Maya Mystery of 2012” at 5:30 p.m. in I.G. Greer Auditorium. Both talks are open to the public. [more]

BOONE—Dr. Harven DeShield will present a series of lectures regarding intellectual property Oct. 7 and 8 at Appalachian State University. The presentations are open to faculty, staff, and students as well as the general public. [more]

BOONE—Appalachian State University will dedicate its AppalAIR facility Thursday, Sept. 23, at 4 p.m. The dedication will be held in the portico area behind the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center. [more]