Austin Peay State University mad scientist Bryan Gaither performs for National Physics Association
August 29, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) professional mad scientist, Bryan Gaither, had a national audience on Thursday, August 27th, 2020.
The Society of Physics Students (SPS) – a national professional association designed for college students – invited Gaither to host a virtual science demonstration for the group via Zoom.
Austin Peay State University professional mad scientist Bryan Gaither. (APSU)
High school students jump into life-size Super Mario experience at APSU
June 11, 2018
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – High school students are getting a Super Mario Bros.-sized treat this summer at Google-sponsored coding camps at Austin Peay State University.
The College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, or STEM, has put up a life-sized set that depicts the first level of Nintendo’s 1985 classic Super Mario Bros. And it’s interactive, allowing students to run, jump and bash through the game, complete with boing, ping and slide sound effects.
Google-sponsored coding camps at Austin Peay State University run through June.
Austin Peay State University College of STEM starts Drone Racing Team
February 15, 2018
Clarksville, TN – On a recent, sunny afternoon, a small aircraft buzzed past flapping banners on the Austin Peay State University intramural field. The pilot, wearing a pair of virtual reality glasses, stood several feet away, maneuvering a quadcopter drone around a series of obstacles with a remote control.
Austin Peay starts Drone Racing team to promote the College of STEM.
Austin Peay State University hosting several events for Total Solar Eclipse
August 8, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, August 21st, 2017, the heavens—in the words of English poet Lavinia Greenlaw—will throw a “celestial dimmer switch” during the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse, and as excitement builds across the country for this cosmic spectacle, Austin Peay State University is hosting several events, including an official NASA viewing parties at the campus’ Fortera Stadium.
Austin Peay is hosting several events for the upcoming 2017 Total Solar Eclipse.
Clarksville is prime location for the Great American Eclipse
July 19, 2017
Clarksville-Montgomery County Residents must take precautions during August 21st event
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County is in the path of the Great American Eclipse of August 21st, 2017, making this a prime destination for those who want to view this rare astronomical occurrence.
This will be the first coast-to-coast eclipse in 98 years and the first in the continental United States since 1978. The eclipse can only be seen in a path 60 miles wide across the United State, so this will be a once in a lifetime experience to to witness a fascinating natural phenomenon.
APSU student White wins first place at international glass and optics meeting
July 8, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Held in Waikoloa, Hawaii, the 2017 Glass and Optical Materials Division Meeting (GOMD) of the Materials Ceramic Society was an international affair, attracting hundreds of scientists from over 25 countries.
More than just a professional conference, GOMD also welcomed students from around the world, giving each a chance to learn from experts and discover the next steps in their academic and professional careers.
APSU chemistry major Maria White.
Austin Peay State University to hold Total Solar Eclipse events APSU’s Fortera Stadium August 21st
June 20, 2017
Clarksville, TN – In two short months, the heavens—in the words of English poet Lavinia Greenlaw—will throw a “celestial dimmer switch” during the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse, and as excitement builds across the country for this cosmic spectacle, Austin Peay State University is gearing up to host official NASA viewing parties at the campus’ Fortera Stadium.
More than 8,000 people are expected to make their way to the football stadium on August 21st, 2017, to safely witness the total solar eclipse.
APSU’s Fortera Stadium
APSU to offer first engineering degree this fall
May 14, 2017
Clarksville, TN – “When will Austin Peay State University offer an engineering degree?”
Since the early 1960s, prospective students and area manufacturers have asked that question, and today (May 11th, 2017), the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) finally provided them with an answer.
The campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University physics student Jonathan Bunton earns highly coveted internship with Tesla
April 3, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Faced with a rare opportunity to impress recruiters from one of the most sought-after internships in America, automotive manufacturer Tesla, Inc., Austin Peay State University junior physics major Jonathan Bunton said he felt he needed to combat a common misconception in the tech sector.
APSU physics student Jonathan Bunton. (Hunter Abrams, APSU)
Austin Peay State University Physics Student visits National Lab, Discovers Quasar
September 23, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Quasars—massive black holes that emit large amounts of radiation—are among the brightest objects in the universe, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy to identify.
For centuries, they’ve been mistaken for other shining celestial objects, and in recent years, astronomers had yet to accurately identify a certain one of these brilliant specks in the southern sky.
Austin Peay physics student Jacob Robertson
