Appalachian Excellence

Appalachian Excellence

Appalachian Excellence: Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity features faculty research, scholarship and creative activity that creates solutions and inspires change. In each episode, Karen Fletcher and Dave Blanks talk with faculty and their students to explore the incredible research happening at Appalachian State University.

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March 18, 2025 35 mins

On this episode of Appalachian Excellence: Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity, Karen Fletcher, director of grants resources and services in the Office of Research and Innovation, interviews Dr. Beth Davison, App State professor of interdisciplinary studies, and Jesse Barber ’22 ’24, a photojournalist and documentary photographer and an alumnus of App State’s interdisciplinary studies and Appalachian studies programs. They...

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On this episode of Appalachian Excellence, we explore the fascinating world of fermentation with Dr. Brett Taubman, professor and director of the Fermentation Sciences program at Appalachian State University. In his latest book, Southern Culture on the Fizz, An Effervescent Guide to Fermented Foods and Beverages from the American South, Taubman discusses the science behind fermentation, its historical and cultural significance in ...

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On this episode, we explore the research and initiatives of Dr. Will Canu, a clinical psychologist and professor at Appalachian State University, focusing on ADHD, particularly in college students. Dr. Canu discusses ADHD's characteristics, challenges with self-diagnosis driven by social media and his innovative intervention, "Thriving in College with ADHD," a skills training program designed to aid stu...

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On this episode of Appalachian Excellence: Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity, Karen Fletcher, Office of Research and Innovation, interviews Dr. Alan Needle, a professor in App State's Department of Public Health and Exercise Science and Department of Rehabilitation Sciences. Dr. Needle discusses his research that explores how brain stimulation techniques can be added into injury rehabilitation to improve patient function...

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