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Calleway Schmidt, an engineering physics major at Austin Peay State University, vists Poland to conduct research through the IRES program. | Contributed photo

APSU engineering physics major researches glass composition in Poland

11/12/2025

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Senior engineering physics major Steven Warth presents the research he conducted at Oak Ridge National Laboratory over the summer. | Contributed photo

Austin Peay student advances fusion research at Oak Ridge

10/22/2025

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William Keener, an APSU student triple majoring in physics, computer science, and mathematics, at the Center for Astrophysics. | Contributed photo

Austin Peay student researches solar wind mysteries at Harvard

9/25/2025

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Dr. Emmabeth Vaughn, an assistant professor in the Department of Physics, Engineering and Astronomy, works with students in the lab. Vaughn is the first woman in APSU history to have two simultaneously running NSF grants. | Photo by Ally Shemwell

National Science Foundation grant aims to streamline APSU's engineering pathways

9/17/2025

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Ross Rodriguez, an engineering physics major at Austin Peay State University, presents research on biodegradable composite development that he conducted at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. | Contributed photo

APSU student develops eco-friendly plastics at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

9/16/2025

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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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The Sundquist Science Complex at Austin Peay State University, where many students within the College of STEM take classes.

Four APSU CoSTEM professors approved for tenure

8/22/2025

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Amaya Caudel, a graduate of APSU’s Department of Physics, Engineering and Astronomy, presents research on butterfly wing nanostructures. | Contributed photo

APSU grad Amaya Caudel interning at Los Alamos

6/3/2025

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

Registration open for APSU's 2025 CoSTEM Summer Camps

4/22/2025

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The Austin Peay State University Observatory, located at 1991 Pickens Road.

Reservations now available for APSU's free December observatory night

11/21/2024

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Limited spots remain for APSU's free November Observatory Night

11/7/2024

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APSU senior engineering physics major Jair Martinez visits Rennes, France to conduct research through a study abroad program funded by the National Science Foundation.

Govs Go Abroad: Jair Martinez

9/18/2024

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The Austin Peay State University Observatory, located at 1991 Pickens Road.

APSU announces Fall 2024 observatory nights

8/29/2024

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The Austin Peay State University Observatory, located at 1991 Pickens Road.

APSU announces Summer 2024 Observatory Nights

5/23/2024

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APSU astrophysicist Li Loy presents research on solar phenomena at the American Geophysical Union's annual conference.

APSU student astrophysicist presents at national conference

2/23/2024

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Members of APSU's Society of Physics Students chapter.

APSU physics students win national recognition

1/19/2024

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Anna Sheets presents research during the College of STEM's Innovation Experience.

APSU student talks IRES research experience in France during senior year

12/11/2023

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Fermilab research preps APSU students for 'modern space age'

9/28/2023

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Free observatory nights are back beginning this Saturday, Sept. 23

9/18/2023

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Student Spotlight: Meleah Lanier's transformative journey in the IRES program

8/30/2023

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Dr. Emmabeth Vaughn and Dr. Bobette Bouton.

APSU professors receive NSF grant for engineering empathy research

8/30/2023

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Student Spotlight: Yuriy Holovchak unlocks discoveries, broadens horizons

8/23/2023

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APSU College of STEM alumni find success in prestigious roles at Oak Ridge

8/11/2023

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Austin Peay professor selected for groundbreaking dark energy research program at Fermilab

7/3/2023

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