Dalton State STEM

05/08/2026

Today we celebrate Dr. Lee Ann Nimmons and Dr. James Adams for 35 years of service each at DSC.

04/19/2026

04/07/2026

On March 28th, a hardy crew worked on the Cascade Trail relocation.

03/21/2026

Congratulations to Abbey Dunfee for doing a fantastic job presenting her jellyfish research project at the SEERS/AERS conference in North Carolina!

03/20/2026

03/16/2026

This Thursday, March 19th at 3:30-4:30 PM, Dr. James Adams will present "The Underwing Moths (Catocala) of Taylor's Ridge, GA" on the numerous species of moths right here in northwest Georgia. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend. The talk will be in Sequoya 102, and there will be pizza.

Title: The Underwing Moths (Catocala) of Taylor's Ridge, GA

Abstract: These are gorgeous moths and Taylor's Ridge in Walker County likely represents the hotbed of diversity for this genus in the world. Dr. Adams will report on 50+ species, showing some of the exciting other species that are unusual and occur on Taylor's Ridge. Come enjoy this talk showcasing the rich diversity of moths that are essentially in your own backyard here in NW GA!

02/23/2026

🕊️ Birds of a Feather… and a Feather-Finding Challenge! 🐦
Ever wondered what birds are secretly vibing around campus?
Join us Monday, Feb. 23 from 2:30–3:30 pm in Library Room 201 as Dr. David DesRocher spills the tea on his bird research 👀
Stick around for:
✨ A bird‑banding demo
✨ A library-wide clue hunt for native birds
✨ Door prizes (because who doesn’t love free stuff)
Come learn, explore, and flock together with us!

02/17/2026

Shoutout to our amazing Dalton State students who represented the Roadrunners at Posters at the Capitol 2026 today! 💙✨
Avi Brown, mentored by Dr. Jenny Crisp, showcased his research on variations in Appalachian English within Jewish communities. Abbey Dunfee and Chloe James, mentored by Dr. John Lugthart, presented their conservation work on the Trispot Darter.
We’re so proud of their hard work, curiosity, and dedication to research.

If you want to learn how you can get involved in research, email us at [email protected].

10/13/2025