College of STEM news

Austin Peay student one of 100 top finishers in Cyber FastTrack contest

An Austin Peay State University student is one of 100 nationwide to earn a full $22,000 scholarship for advanced cybersecurity training at the SANS Technology Institute next year.

Austin Peay's 'phage hunters' join front lines of medical research

Ten APSU students are taking part in Science Education Alliance-Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science, a yearlong laboratory course in which students discover, isolate and analyze bacteria-infecting viruses called bacteriophages.

Austin Peay team wins site at speed-programming competition

Two Austin Peay State University teams recently competed in a regional speed-programming competition, and one team finished first place at its site and 24th overall.

APSU adds new wrinkle to November's 'Science on Tap' about sinkholes

Austin Peay State University's Science on Tap - which is set to return 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at Strawberry Alley Ale Works - is adding an important element to November's event.

Austin Peay to unfurl trebuchet at Clarksville BBQ Bash

A trebuchet is a type of catapult that uses a swinging arm to throw a projectile. The Austin Peay trebuchet - which measures about 12 feet tall and 10 feet wide - uses a counterweight to swing the arm.

Henry and Monika Bowman Endowed Scholarship will support APSU students studying mathematics and economics

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have a major in economics or mathematics and demonstrate a significant financial need. A 3.0 GPA is also required.

GeoClub earns five first-place awards at GeoConclave

The Austin Peay State University GeoClub won several first-place awards at the 2019 GeoConclave over the weekend at Harrison Bay State Park.

APSU's 'Science on Tap' returns Oct. 1, this time exploring the science of beer

Austin Peay State University's Science on Tap - which drew more than 75 people to Strawberry Alley Ale Works' Pilsner Room last month at its inaugural gathering - is set to return 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the same location.

Austin Peay physics graduate to spend 10 months at South Pole

An Austin Peay State University graduate is heading to the South Pole in January to perform seismology observations of the Solar System's largest planet. She'll be there - during winter - for 10 months.

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