APSU to debut Trebuchet at Clarksville BBQ Bash
October 17, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) will haul its medieval siege machine to the Clarksville BBQ Bash on October 19th, 2019 to hurl pumpkins hundreds of feet.
Bryan Gaither – lab manager for the APSU Department of Physics, Engineering and Astronomy – has been working on the machine, called a trebuchet, for several weeks.
Austin Peay State University student Killian Prue (black shirt) and APSU physics lab manager Bryan Gaither (sunglasses) stand before Austin Peay’s new trebuchet.
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, Google to lead drone-building workshops in preview of new InnovaTN Games at Riverfest
September 3, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On September 7th, Austin Peay State University (APSU), the City of Clarksville and Google will team up at Clarksville’s annual Riverfest Celebration to host a preview of the InnovaTN Games, a hands-on engineering competition designed to get young people excited about STEM (science, technology, engineering and math).
Google’s InnovaTN Games will include racing drones through obstacle courses at Austin Peay State University. (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.”
2019 Riverfest set for September 5th-7th
August 29, 2019
Clarksville’s Riverfest Celebrates it’s 32nd anniversary
Clarksville, TN – Join the City of Clarksville and Miller Lite along the banks of the Cumberland River to celebrate Clarksville’s river heritage and the 32nd anniversary of the annual Riverfest Celebration, September 5th-7th, 2019.
This free, three-day music and arts festival features three stages of diverse local and nationally known entertainers and cultural groups, plus delicious food and fun for the entire family.
Clarksville’s Three-day music and arts festival, Riverfest, to be held September 5th-7th, 2019.
Retired Maj. William L. Sundy Memorial Endowment will support APSU students studying to be STEM teachers
August 29, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Foundation recently received a generous gift from the estate of retired Maj. William L. Sundy (’72) to establish an endowed scholarship fund for APSU students.
Austin Peay State University students perform science experiments while preparing to become STEM teachers. (APSU)
Austin Peay’s Center for Rural Education serving teachers in Houston County, Humphreys County
August 10, 2019
Clarksville, TN – To stage a good, minor explosion – for scientific purposes only – you need about $5.00. That’s what the chair of the Austin Peay State University (APSU) chemistry department, Dr. Lisa Sullivan, said when she used a cheap plastic bottle, a little methanol and the free oxygen we all breath for a quick scientific experiment.
Austin Peay Dr. Lisa Sullivan presents low-budget demonstrations to 30 rural science teachers. (APSU)
Clarksville’s Movies in the Park to show “Aquaman” this Saturday
June 26, 2019
Clarksville, TN – This Saturday, June 29th, 2019, Movies in the Park will feature “Aquaman” at Heritage Park. In it’s 14th season, Movies in the Parks is the City of Clarksville’s free, outdoor movie series.
Pre-show activities, coordinated by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department, will begin at 6:30pm and include walking on water with Austin Peay State University’s College of STEM and experiencing breathing underwater with Waterdogs Scuba and Safety.
“Aquaman” playing this Saturday at Movies in the Park.
APSU ranked First in Tennessee in Cyber FastTrack program, Ninth in Country
May 29, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) computer science students currently rank ninth nationally and No. 1 in the state in a nationwide cybersecurity program for college students and graduates.
Austin Peay State University computer science students currently rank ninth nationally and No. 1 in the state in a nationwide cybersecurity program for college students and graduates. (APSU)
