Appalachian State University is bringing new hands-on STEM learning experiences to middle school students thousands of miles away through a partnership with the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program. ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Appalachian St…
The App State-led Devonian Anoxia, Geochemistry, Geochronology and Extinction Research (DAGGER) group unfurls the Explorers Club flag during geology research in Mongolia. Pictured, from left to right, are Dr. Sersmaa Gonchigdorj; Togtokh Ja…
Mountaineer Discovery: This story is part of a series highlighting student research, creativity and innovation at App State. Join the Office of Student Research for the 29th annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors on W…
BOONE, N.C. — Vanya Dill, a senior geology major from Morrisville, has been invited to present her research at The 122nd Explorers Club Annual Dinner: Odysseys on April 18 in New York City. The annual black-tie gala brings together over 1,0…
Since joining the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at the start of the 2025–2026 academic year, Assistant Professor Dr. Adam Benfield has hit the ground running: launching new research projects, working closely with stude…
BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Bob Swarthout, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences and Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, is the co-author of a new study analyzing the composition of oil still se…
Dr. Benfield is a Quaternary Paleoecologist and Geologist who specializes in understanding the recent geological and ecological history of forests, lakes, and wetlands. He uses a variety of research methods including fossil pollen (palynolo…
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This link (open only to those logged in with their @appstate.edu account) shows what is required for PG licensure for each US state. There are 21 states that will not accept an environmental science degree for PG licensure. This involves be…
Here is a table that will tell you the best program of study in GES with your proposed double major. This list is based on the number of classes that can count for both majors, the number of free electives, whether or not a minor is require…
The Earth Systems Science degree track is a flexible, interdisciplinary program of study that is geared towards students' specific career goals in the earth and environmental sciences. Students take classes in geology, physics, chemistry, c…
These courses are only open for majors and minors. If you are a geology minor and wish to take these courses, please email the Chair of the GES Department, Dr. Cynthia Liutkus-Pierce (liutkuscm@appstate.edu) so that you can be placed on the…