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...
CAS Senior Spotlight: Jess Horton
Dec 9, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Jess Horton’s path at App State has been one defined by resilience, discovery, and an evolving passion for science. Horton, of Charl...
Dr. Jefferson Bates co-authors chapter in Engaging Students in Physical Chemistry
Dec 2, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Jefferson Bates, associate professor in the Appalachian State University Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences, is a c...
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...
Dr. Bob Swarthout co-authors chemical analysis of USS Arizona oil leak
Nov 10, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Bob Swarthout, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences and Department of Geological and Envir...
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...
Chemistry major Seleen Al Horani joins CAS Corps
Sep 23, 2025
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Corps are chosen to serve as representatives to all constituents of CAS and to create, promote and execute oppo...
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:...