Demystifying Wine for the Next Generation [faculty featured]
Jan 9, 2026
As both an educator and winemaker, Erik Martella has spent decades thinking about how people encounter wine, not just as a beverage, but as an experie...
Dr. Brett Taubman authors chapter in upcoming ACS Symposium Series volume
Jan 6, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Brett Taubman, professor and director of the Fermentation Sciences program in Appalachian State University's A.R. Smith Department...
Dr. Nancy Asen co-authors publications in Food Research International and Food Chemistry
Jan 6, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Nancy Asen, assistant professor in Appalachian State University's A.R. Smith Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences, is...
Students learn about wine and fine dining through new program sponsored by Erik Martella
Nov 12, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — On Wednesday, October 22, and Thursday, October 23, 10 students representing the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and College of Fin...
Fermentation Sciences students gain hands-on experience from local businesses
Oct 15, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Erik Martella, wine specialist and lecturer in the Appalachian State University Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences...
Dr. Brett Taubman featured on WUNC's Due South
May 27, 2025
Dr. Brett Taubman was featured on WUNC's Due South, chatting with hosts Leoneda Inge and Jeff Tiberii about his new book Southern Culture on the Fizz:...
How Majors Like Game Design And Ecotourism Are Saving Higher Education
Mar 24, 2025
Appalachian State University’s fermentation science program teaches students the science behind brewing beer, fermenting foods, and producing biofue...
Dr. Brett Taubman featured on Appalachian Excellence podcast
Feb 13, 2025
On this episode of Appalachian Excellence, we explore the fascinating world of fermentation with Dr. Brett Taubman, professor and director of the Ferm...
Fermentation Sciences program featured in radio interview
Feb 9, 2024
Dr. Brett Taubman was featured in a radio interview recently. WAMC (Northeast Public Radio) asked him about our Fermentation Sciences program and the ...
Dr. Folarin Oguntoyinbo awarded fellowship and ambassadorship
Jan 23, 2023
Dr. Folarin Oguntoyinbo, Associate Professor in the department, has been awarded the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship. This fellowship will a...