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Three individuals wearing blue jackets in a scientific lab.

From waste to taste: Fermentation unlocks protein potential
Apr 8, 2026

Modern chemistry meets food preparation practices that date to antiquity in a protein processing lab at App State.

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Jess Horton, of Charlotte, will graduate on Friday with a bachelor's degree in physics with a concentration in interdisciplinary science and minors in both chemistry and mathematics.

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.

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Dr. Reddish and research students

Human Enzyme Research Finding a Home at Appalachian State
Feb 15, 2023

The NC Biotechnology Center published an article about our own Dr. Michael Reddish and his record-breaking grant. 

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Dr. Michael Reddish

Reddish Lab awarded largest National Institutes of Health grant in App State’s history
Feb 3, 2023

Dr. Michael Reddish is an assistant professor in App State’s Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences.

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Undergraduate research students co-author article with Dr. Christian Wallen
Dec 13, 2022

Dr.

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Kennedy Williams presents her poster about fluorescent sensors

App State student presents findings at photochemistry symposium
Oct 25, 2022

On October 8, 2022, Kennedy Williams presented her research on fluorescent sensors for nerve gas agents at the North Carolina Photochemi

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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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Congrats to our CFS undergrads on publication!
Feb 14, 2022

Congratulations to several of our undergraduate students that have recently been published in the Journal of Fluorescence.  Anna Rich from Ar

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Celebrating our December 2021 CFS Graduates!
Dec 9, 2021

Congratulations to the following December 2021 CFS Graduates!  Best wishes for the bright future ahead of you!

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Caroline Donaghy (2020 Certified Chemist BS) Awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Mar 31, 2021

Join us in congratulating Caroline Donaghy (2020 Certified Chemist BS) for her award of an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship! Chemistry, Students, Alumni, Awards
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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