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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

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
CAS Corps member Carli Samuelson is a senior chemistry major from Banner Elk. Photo submitted

CAS Corps Feature: Carli Samuelson
Dec 16, 2024

CAS Corps member Carli Samuelson is a senior chemistry major from Banner Elk.

Chemistry, Students
Dr. Brooke Christian, associate professor and research mentor in App State’s Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences. Photo by Chase Reynolds

Excellence in Teaching: A Q&A with App State’s Dr. Brooke Christian
Nov 11, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Earlier this year, Appalachian State University’s Dr.

Awards, Chemistry, Faculty and Staff
Leah Boone is a senior chemistry major from Pfafftown and member of the CAS Corps. Photo from honors.appstate.edu/leah-boone

SAFE Student Spotlight: Leah Boone
Oct 24, 2024

Leah Boone, a senior chemistry major from Pfafftown and member of the CAS Corps, received a Fall 2023 Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) grant... Chemistry, Grants and Research, Students

Freedom Johnson '22

SAFE Student Spotlight: Freedom Johnson '22
Apr 16, 2024

Johnson received a Spring 2023 Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) grant to purchase the Cy3 and Cy5 chromophores needed to synthesize hairpin... Chemistry, Students, Grants and Research