Fermentation Sciences

Erik Martella sits on a stone wall and smiles while pouring himself a glass of red wine.

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 experience shaped by history, hospitality, and human... Faculty and Staff, Fermentation Sciences

Erik Martella, wine specialist and lecturer in the Appalachian State University Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences, member of the CAS Advancement Council, and proprietor of Erik Martella Wines, chats with students at Vidalia Restaurant and Wine Bar before the beginning of the inaugural "Wine and Fine Dining for Emerging Professionals" program. Photo by Lauren Gibbs

Students learn about wine and fine dining through new program sponsored by Erik Martella
Nov 12, 2025

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Fermentation Sciences majors Finn Adams (left), Chris Martin (second from left), and Dominic Bernardi (third from left) learned about winemaking from Will Burrow ’20 (fourth from left), head winemaker at Grandfather Mountain Vineyard in Banner Elk.

Fermentation Sciences students gain hands-on experience from local businesses
Oct 15, 2025

BOONE, N.C.

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Dr. Brett Taubman

Dr. Brett Taubman featured on WUNC's Due South
May 27, 2025

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Forbes

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 producin

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Dr. Brett Taubman, professor and director of the Fermentation Sciences program at Appalachian State University

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.

Faculty and Staff, Fermentation Sciences, Grants and Research
Dr. Brett Taubman

Fermentation Sciences program featured in radio interview
Feb 9, 2024

Dr. Brett Taubman was featured in a radio interview recently.

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Dr. Folarin Oguntoyinbo

Dr. Folarin Oguntoyinbo awarded fellowship and ambassadorship
Jan 23, 2023

Dr.

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The Periodic Times Student Newsletter

Chemistry students create newsletter, The Periodic Times
Oct 10, 2022

From Editor-in-Chief HANNAH NIXON: 

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Martella Fermentation Sciences Diversity Endowment
Apr 26, 2022

To provide scholarship support to incoming freshman students who are enrolled full-time and intend to major in Fermentation Sciences in the... Fermentation Sciences, Students

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Fermentation Analytical Lab Assistant Position Available
Jan 8, 2021

Kathy Crutchfield Memorial Fund Sponsored Fermentation Analytical Lab Assistant Fermentation Sciences, Students