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Meharry Medical College’s Collaborative Interactive Data Science Academy students visit APSU’s GIS Center to fly drones and take a look behind the scenes of the center’s operations. | Photo by Colby Wilson

Austin Peay's GIS Center partners with Meharry on $750K NASA grant for emergency response drones

2/10/2026

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The Department of Chemistry at Austin Peay State University (APSU) is nationally certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and prepares students for a wide variety of career options.

APSU's Jacob Benjamin Morris Ramos Memorial Endowment to support nontraditional chemistry majors

7/7/2025

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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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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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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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Dr. Saeed Samadidana, an assistant professor of computer science at Austin Peay State University, works with one of his students. | Photo by Sean McCully

APSU awards four CoSTEM projects Innovative Teaching Mini-Grants for Fall 2024

12/1/2024

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Students enjoy hands-on activities during Lab Explorer Camp at Austin Peay State University. | Photo by Ralph Acosta

APSU Department of Chemistry hosting December day camp

11/6/2024

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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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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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Aidan Milam, a senior chemistry major at Austin Peay State University, enjoys the sights of the Czech Republic while traveling abroad to conduct research on chalcogenide glass.

Govs Go Abroad: Aidan Milam

8/13/2024

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Austin Peay State University faculty and staff members receive $5,000 from the Nashville Predators Foundation during the organization’s annual Helper Grant Check Presentation Ceremony.

APSU's Lab Explorer Camp receives funding from Nashville Predators Foundation

5/24/2024

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APSU students Calleway Schmidt, Owen Fink and Kaleb Scott collaborate on a VR-driven project to create a 3D library of chemical compounds. | Photo by Ally Shemwell

Molecules in Motion: APSU students harness VR to break ground in chemistry education

4/22/2024

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Students from APSU’s College of STEM have multiple opportunities to publicly present their research throughout the year.

APSU research symposium to showcase student excellence April 3

3/27/2024

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Dr. Anuradha Pathiranage gives a chemistry demonstration.

New collaborative camp offering coming to Austin Peay this summer

2/21/2024

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Student Spotlight: Destiny Mathews gains insight into graduate research at UW-Madison

8/27/2023

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Austin Peay chemistry professor receives Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship for antibiotic pollution research in South Africa

4/5/2023

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Student Spotlight: Austin Peay student explores the chemistry in her artwork

12/19/2022

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A spooky evening with Dr. Mann and the Bell Witch legend

10/31/2022

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Austin Peay to host special presentation exploring the science behind the Bell Witch legend

10/19/2022

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'Aliens on Tap': Professors to explore possibility of life somewhere out there

9/28/2022

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Austin Peay-CMCSS camp works to ease transition many students encounter between high school, college

8/19/2022

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Junior chemistry major Destiny Matthews, left, and senior chemistry major Peyton Simpson work in a research lab in the Czech Republic.

Austin Peay student Destiny Mathews gains valuable research skills in Czech Republic

8/11/2022

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Five Austin Peay STEM students gain unique research, cultural experiences during summer

8/10/2022

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Senior chemistry major Peyton Simpson, right, and junior chemistry major Destiny Matthews work in a research lab in the Czech Republic.

Austin Peay chemistry student Peyton Simpson conducts groundbreaking research in Czech Republic

8/10/2022

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February Science on Tap to lead attendees through science-based escape game mystery

1/26/2022

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