Awards of Distinction

Dr. Clare Scott Chialvo, assistant professor in App State's Department of Biology, has been a faculty member at the university since 2019.

Chialvo has re-envisioned existing courses in the department, as well as developed new courses, that have contributed to the College of Arts and Sciences' efforts to provide students with a hands-on approach to learning.

"Dr. Chialvo aims to nurture every student as an individual, providing multiple methods to succeed in classes, communicating course material with detail and clarity and ultimately taking interest in the individual growth of each student," said a nominator.

In addition to teaching, Chialvo is also an active researcher, and she has mentored many students in the field of biology.

"I believe Dr. Chialvo's strengths as a mentor are most centered around her ability to provide guidance at an individual level on a large scale," the nominator added. "She combines her intellect, experience and passion for biological sciences to offer tailored support to whomever may seek it."

Chialvo holds bachelor's degrees in entomology and genetics from the University of Georgia and a doctorate in entomology from the University of Florida.