Austin Peay State University’s Bryan Gaither flings flaming pumpkins with trebuchet
December 6, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Bryan Gaither, dressed in his trademark blue lab coat, slid on a pair of latex gloves and proceeded to inject chemicals into a pumpkin. Nearby, on the front lawn of the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Dunn Center, Clarksville firefighters put on their protective gear.
Austin Peay State University’s Bryan Gaither and a Sacramento State pumpkin. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University’s Gilbert Pitts to give keynote address at Winter Commencement, December 13th
December 5, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, December 13th, 2019, Dr. Gilbert Pitts, Austin Peay State University (APSU) professor of biology and recipient of the 2019 National Alumni Association Distinguished Professor Award, will deliver the keynote address during the University’s winter commencement. He will speak at both ceremonies, at 10:00am and 2:00pm, in the APSU Dunn Center.
Austin Peay State University professor Dr. Gilbert Pitts. (APSU)
APSU’s ‘Science on Tap’ returns December 3rd with ‘The Snake that Ate Guam’
December 3, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Guam, a strange silence hangs over the Pacific island’s dense jungles. Birds don’t sing or call out to mates. They don’t flutter from branch to branch or shout at potential predators.
The jungles are eerily quiet because, more than half a century after an innocent looking tree snake arrived on Guam, the serpent devoured nearly all the island’s birds.
Austin Peay State University’s “Science on Tap” returns to Strawberry Alley Ale works, December 3rd. (APSU)
APSU and Fort Campbell partner for wetlands research on post
November 9, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) and the Fort Campbell Army installation deepened their growing relationship on November 6th, 2019 when the two organizations initiated an Intergovernmental Support Agreement, allowing APSU faculty and students to identify wetland ecosystems within the 105,000-acre Army post.
Austin Peay State University President Alisa White and Col. Jeremy Bell, Fort Campbell garrison commander. (APSU)
APSU’s “Science on Tap” explores Science of Beer, October 1st
September 27, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Tuesday, October 1st, 2019, the Austin Peay State University (APSU) 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 5:30pm at the same location.
Austin Peay State University’s Dr. J. Allyn Smith talks black holes at the inaugural Science on Tap Sept. 3, 2019, at Strawberry Alley Ale Works. (APSU)
APSU’s Science on Tap fills Strawberry Alley Ale Works’ Pilsner Room
September 5, 2019
Written by Kyle Watts
Clarksville, TN – On Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019, Austin Peay State University (APSU) kicked off its inaugural Science on Tap – a monthly lecture series that unites two great things, science and local brews – at Strawberry Alley Ale Works.
Austin Peay State University’s Dr. J. Allyn Smith talks black holes at the inaugural Science on Tap Sept. 3, 2019, at Strawberry Alley Ale Works. (APSU)
APSU launches ‘Science on Tap’ September 3rd at Strawberry Alley Ale Works
September 1, 2019
Clarksville, TN – When Austin Peay State University’s Dr. J. Allyn Smith talks black holes, he likes to drop in lots of “fun stuff” and quirkiness.
Take, for instance, his description of a hypernova (which is basically supernova’s bigger and more energetic brother that forms a black hole inside its starry shell): “It becomes what we call a self-eating watermelon, the black hole eats the star from the inside out.”
APSU’s Michael Dickins creating own work, championing others
July 23, 2019
Clarksville, TN – For a moment, it sounded as if someone was trapped deep inside the metal barrel. This unnerving feeling grew more intense as gallery visitors walked toward the rusty drum.
It looked like a normal barrel, used to collect garbage or – for the more desperate – to build a fire on an icy winter night, but once visitors peered inside, they heard flat, unemotional voices offering up “thoughts and prayers.”
Michael Dickins is director of galleries at Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
APSU to provide science demonstrations at Clarksville’s Movies in the Park
May 21, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Mr. Incredible and his super-suit wearing colleague Frozone could learn a trick or two this Saturday from Austin Peay State University (APSU) scientists and students at Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park.
Austin Peay scientists will crush two sealed steel drums at Movies in the Park on May 25th. (APSU)
APSU’s Dr. Doris Davenport to deliver APSU commencement address on December 14th
December 4, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Doris Davenport, Austin Peay State University (APSU) professor of nursing and recipient of the 2018 National Alumni Association Distinguished Professor Award, will deliver the keynote address during the University’s winter commencement on Friday, December 14th, 2018.
Austin Peay State University Winter Commencement to be held Friday, December 14th.
