Austin Peay State University’s Science on Tap explores the science in the movies with “Moneyball”
March 30, 2022
Clarksville, TN – When the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Science on Tap returns to Strawberry Alley Ale Works on April 5th, APSU professors will continue their examination of how Hollywood blockbuster movies portray science.
At last month’s Science on Tap, Dr. Catherine Haase, Dr. Kallina Dunkle and Phil Roberson explored the science depicted in 1993’s “Jurassic Park.” April’s lecture will focus on how the 2011 film “Moneyball” portrays sabermetrics – the analysis of baseball statistics.
(L to R) Dr. Matthew Jones and Dr. Catherine Haase
APSU’s Governor’s School brings high schoolers from across state to campus
June 10, 2021
Clarksville, TN – The Governor’s School for Computational Physics returned for the 13th straight year to Austin Peay State University (APSU) this week, but this year brought something new – a sense of normalcy.
Austin Peay State University’s Governor’s School. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University statistics instructor builds real-world models to help students grasp math concepts
October 9, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University statistics instructor Sam Ligo for years has used his woodworking skills and engineering know-how to build mathematical models – real-world 3D representations of the math – to help his students learn.
And over the summer, he built his latest learning tool – a Galton Board.
Austin Peay State University’s Sam Ligo sits with some of the models he has created for his students. (APSU)
APSU’s professional mad scientist bringing Gov School demos to Zoom
June 27, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) professional mad scientist is at it again.
Each summer, Bryan Gaither orchestrates several science demonstrations during the Governor’s School for Computational Physics.
Austin Peay State University’s Professional Mad Scientist Bryan Gaither talks to Governor’s School for Computational Physics students through Zoom. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University’s graduate enrollment continues to grow, even during COVID-19 Pandemic
June 24, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Last year Austin Peay State University (APSU) broke the 1,000 graduate student barrier and current enrollment looks even more promising. APSU is experiencing higher graduate student enrollment compared to last year at this time.
Austin Peay State University math class last year on campus. (APSU)
Austin Peay professors bring diverse science lessons to Governor’s School of Computational Physics
June 18, 2020
Clarksville, TN – In a typical year, the Governor’s School for Computational Physics at Austin Peay State University (APSU) includes two field trips to renowned nearby science centers.
But this year isn’t typical.
Friction Stir Welding. (APSU)
APSU mathematics students serve and learn in Jamaica during winter break
February 1, 2020
Clarksville, TN – On a brutally humid afternoon in May Pen, Jamaica, Austin Peay State University (APSU) student Sara Grey went missing. One minute, she was following Dr. Jackie Vogel, APSU professor of mathematics, up a dark stairwell in one of the city’s poorest schools, and the next minute she was gone.
“I turned and said, ‘Where’s Sara?’” Vogel recalled.
Austin Peay State University students in Jamaica. (APSU)
APSU to make job candidates more competitive with online grad certificate in biometrics
May 30, 2019
Clarksville, TN – This fall, a Biometrics and Clinical Trials Operations Certificate will be offered exclusively through the Austin Peay State University (APSU) Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Nfii Ndikintum, vice president of Clinical Affairs and Biometrics at AtriCure will be serving as the lead instructor.
Austin Peay State University mathematics professor Dr. Sumen Sen leads a class recently on campus. (APSU)
Austin Peay State University counseling grad student Melody Shipley earns National Award for 9/11 art therapy project
October 22, 2018
Austin Peay State University (APSU)
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) grad student Melody Shipley, a ceramics artist, planned to focus on her pottery full-time, but then in 2015, she went horseback riding.
It was something she did often on her family farm, but that afternoon Shipley ended up on ground, twisting her back and dislocated a rib.
APSU grad student Melody Shipley stands with plates made as part of her art therapy project.
APSU team wins regional Math Jeopardy competition
March 17, 2017
Clarksville, TN – A team from Austin Peay State University’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics recently won the Math Jeopardy Championship at a competition held during the 2017 Southeastern Section meeting of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). The APSU team defeated 26 other teams from colleges and universities in the Southeast.
Austin Peay fielded two teams, mentored by Dr. Nicholas Kirby, assistant professor of mathematics, and Dr. Ben Ntatin, professor of mathematics.
Team from Austin Peay wins regional Math Jeopardy Championship.
