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The APSU College of STEM hosts Science on Tap events throughout the academic year at Strawberry Alley Ale Works. | Photo by Colby Wilson

APSU's College of STEM announces Spring 2026 Science on Tap slate

1/28/2026

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APSU’s Southeastern Grasslands Institute leads a tour group through Baker Prairie Natural Area. | Photo by Taylor Slifko

Estate gift benefits APSU SGI, creates Joe Bryan Robertson Conservation Endowed Fund of Excellence

12/10/2025

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Dr. Dwayne Estes, APSU professor of biology, was recently named a Champion of Conservation by Garden & Gun Magazine for his leadership of the Southeastern Grasslands Institute. | Photo by Sean McCully

Austin Peay's Dwayne Estes named Champion of Conservation by Garden & Gun Magazine

10/20/2025

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Senior biology major Gracey Suggs attends APSU’s Fall 2025 commencement ceremony in her capacity as the university’s student trustee. | Photo by Sean McCully

Suggs brings student voice to Austin Peay Board of Trustees

10/6/2025

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Community members pay a visit to Athena, one of Austin Peay State University’s corpse flowers, during her bloom over the Fourth of July weekend. | Photo by Sean McCully

In our arum era: Austin Peay's corpse flowers reunite after historic bloom cycle

9/5/2025

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Dr. Stefan Woltmann, APSU professor of biology and director of the Center of Excellence for Field Biology, is an expert on bird migration and life cycles.

APSU's Dr. Stefan Woltmann to talk bird migration during Customs House Lecture Series

9/4/2025

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Attendees enjoy a Science on Tap event at Strawberry Alley Ale Works, which brings faculty from Austin Peay State University’s College of STEM to present on fascinating topics.

APSU announces Science on Tap slate for Fall 2025

8/26/2025

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In the News: Estes featured in New York Times series on environmental solutions

6/25/2025

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APSU biology majors Comfort Ogbu, Chelsea Chavis, and Hannah Zahn are recognized for their excellence throughout the 2024-25 academic year. | Contributed photo

Austin Peay's College of STEM honors student achievements for 2024-25

5/7/2025

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Drs. Madeline Giefer and Catherine Haase visited the Galápagos Islands last summer, researching animal behavior, human-wildlife conflict, and one of the world’s most unique ecosystems.

APSU professors to share Galápagos sea lion research at April's Science on Tap

3/25/2025

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Dr. Sergei Markov, professor and interim chair of APSU’s Department of Biology, aims to help colleagues across the state implement study abroad programs as a HIP Pathway Ambassador.

APSU's Markov named HIP Pathway Ambassador by TBR

2/20/2025

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Dr. Jackie Vogel, chair of APSU’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics, and Dr. Catherine Haase, professor of biology, visit an NPR affiliate in Alaska to promote their upcoming study away classes.

APSU's College of STEM explores offering immersive classes in Alaska

2/14/2025

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The College of STEM will host four Science on Tap events in Spring 2025, featuring topics ranging from the chemistry of love to the physics of aviation.

APSU's College of STEM announces Spring 2025 Science on Tap slate

1/21/2025

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Dr. Amy Thompson, a professor of biology at APSU, speaks during a Science on Tap event focused on the science behind mythical creatures. | Photo by Colby Wilson

APSU funds five CoSTEM projects through RSG program

12/18/2024

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Austin Peay State University’s GeoClub is one of three student organizations receiving SOSI grants from the College of STEM this year. The club encourages exploration through field trips, hikes, and more.

Austin Peay's College of STEM awards three grants for student organizations

12/3/2024

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Austin Peay State University senior biology majors Faith Clark, at left, and Asjion Catlett visit Europe as part of the National Science Foundation’s IRES program.

Govs Go Abroad: Faith Clark

10/18/2024

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Jackson Brown, a senior chemistry and biology major at APSU, visits Poland as part of the International Research Experience for Students (IRES) program.

Govs Go Abroad: Jackson Brown

10/4/2024

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Dr. Madeline Giefer, an assistant professor at APSU, passes by a group of sunbathing sea lions while on a research trip to the Galapagos Islands.

Giefer in the Galapagos: APSU professor shares insights on sea lion behavior

10/1/2024

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Attendees at a previous Science on Tap event hosted by the Austin Peay State University College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

APSU's Science on Tap to explore mythical creatures on Oct. 1

9/27/2024

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The APSU College of STEM’s newest faculty members, clockwise from top left: Bridget Cloud, Dr. Cody Covington, Dr. Jamie Botsch, Dr. Majdi Lusta, Matt Ellis, Dr. Niranga Wickramarathne, Dr. Renhou Wang, Samantha Robinson, and Derek Vander Molen. Not pictured: Dr. John Johansen.

Austin Peay's College of STEM welcomes 10 new faculty for 2024

9/25/2024

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Michelle Rogers, an APSU biology instructor, is coordinating an upcoming Sustainability Forum on campus with the Clarksville-Montgomery County Sierra Club. Twelve candidates running for local and state office are scheduled to appear.

Austin Peay, Sierra Club to partner for Sustainability Forum on Sept. 12

9/6/2024

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Henslow’s Sparrow is one of several grassland bird species that has declined in Tennessee during recent years. | Photo by Dr. Stefan Woltmann

Austin Peay partners with TWRA to survey imperiled grassland birds

8/20/2024

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APSU biology major Asjion Catlett, center, conducts research with colleagues at the University of Rzesow in Poland through the National Science Foundation’s Internation Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program.

Govs Go Abroad: Asjion Catlett

8/6/2024

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Dr. Rebecca Blanton Johansen, at right, in the field with then-APSU graduate student Erin Bloom in 2019. Starting this fall, Johansen’s team will be part of a three-year project to study the conservation of the endangered Citico Darter.

APSU partners with TWRA to study endangered Citico Darter

8/5/2024

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Dr. Dwayne Estes, executive director of the Southeastern Grasslands Institute at APSU, guides students on a field trip during 2022.

SGI, APSU professor featured in Forbes editorial by former Sen. Bill Frist

6/3/2024

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