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Dr. David Nieman is a professor at Appalachian State University in the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Biology and director of the Human Performance Lab at the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis.

In the News: Carbo-loading before a big run? Here’s what experts suggest. [faculty featured]
Oct 31, 2024

Runners often gather for a pasta dinner the night before a race to eat carbohydrates and socialize. But experts say carbo-loading ahead of a marathon ...

The Science of Trees
Oct 31, 2024

"The Science of Trees," a segment of SciNC on NC PBS featuring Dr. Howard Neufeld and Dr. Nicole Hughes, High Point University, also a former Master's...

Biology Club: New Resume with New Location
Oct 29, 2024

Weekly Biology Club meetings have resumed on Wednesdays, starting Wednesday, October 30th in Rankin West 158:  7:00 - 8:00 pm...

Required Advising Rescheduled
Oct 16, 2024

Required advising has now been rescheduled as follows: Monday, October 28th - November 1st (Juniors and Seniors only) and  Monday, Nove...

No Seminar October 18th and 25th
Oct 16, 2024

There will be no seminar on October 18th and 25th. Please stay tuned for future seminar announcements. ...

Job Opportunity: Biology Lecturer/Academic Advisor
Sep 25, 2024

Are you interested in applying for a position in our department?  Here is the link. ...

Fall 2024 AppState BioBlitz: Starting Monday September 30th
Sep 23, 2024

Fall 2024 AppState BioBlitz starts on Monday, September 30th. Join the project on iNaturalist!...

The App State student recipients of 2024–25 North Carolina Space Grants, from left to right: junior Cooper Brown, senior Hailey Church and senior Cade Tischer. Photos submitted

3 App State students awarded NC Space Grants to conduct STEM research
Sep 23, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Three Appalachian State University students have received North Carolina Space Grants to conduct science, technology, engineering and ...

Awe and Wonder of Trees and How They Work
Sep 19, 2024

As part of the Appalachian State University Lecture Program, Dr. Howard Neufeld will be presenting on "Awe and Wonder of Trees and How They Work."&nbs...

The Natural History and Science of Fall Leaf Colors - Dr. Howard Neufeld
Sep 19, 2024

As part of the Appalachian State University Lecture Program, Dr. Howard Neufeld will be presenting on "The Natural History and Science of Fall Leaf Co...