BOONE—The best way to study geology is in the field, but it’s not always possible to take students to the various rock formations found in the region.

Thanks to Appalachian State University geology graduates and others, the university has an outdoor geology laboratory with 32 rock specimens dating between 1.2 billion and 300 million years old. [more]

BOONE—Learn about the world’s coldest, windiest, driest and most remote continent
during a luncheon program Thursday, March 20, presented by Appalachian State University geology professor Ellen Cowan. The program runs from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center. [more]

BOONE—An Appalachian State University geologist uses everything from backhoes to trowels to reach deeply for evidence of earthquakes that have occurred over time. The knowledge she and fellow scientists are gaining provides valuable data to help understand risks from earthquakes in the years ahead. [more]

BOONE—The large gelatinous blobs that sometimes appear in freshwater lakes and ponds, causing concern and even scaring people are usually made up of ancient animals named Bryozoa, the topic of the 14th Meeting of the International Bryozoology Association (IBA) July 2-7 at Appalachian State University. [more]

BOONE–Andrew H. Knoll of Harvard University will present “Meridiani, Opportunity and the Search for Life on Mars” on Monday, March 26, at Appalachian State University. His talk will include information on the Opportunity rover mission to Mars and review current knowledge about the potential for life on Mars

Knoll’s presentation begins at 8 p.m. in I.G. Greer Auditorium. Admission to the lecture is free and the public is welcome. [more]

BOONE—Dr. John Fitch will present the lecture “Building a Sustainable Future: Our Survival Imperative” on Monday, Feb. 19, at Appalachian State University. [more]

BOONE—Jessica Camp, a senior geology major at Appalachian State University, won the outstanding poster prize at the Appalachian Regional Microscopy Society meeting held on campus in October. [more]