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Austin Peay statistics instructor builds real-world models to help students grasp math concepts

An Austin Peay State University statistics instructor 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 chemistry professor transforms glass door into light board for online teaching

Dr. Leslie Hiatt, a chemistry professor at Austin Peay State University, spent some of the summer transforming a scrapped glass door into a learning tool for students forced to take online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Austin Peay's professional mad scientist performs for national physics association

Austin Peay State University's professional mad scientist, Bryan Gaither, had a national audience on Thursday. 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.