Dr. Johnathan Sugg ’08 ’13, assistant professor in App State’s Department of Geography and Planning, served as Perry’s research assistant as both an undergraduate and a graduate student at App State. Dr. Baker Perry — 'cornerstone of research’ in Appalachia and the Andes Dr. Baker Perry, professor in App State’s Department of Geography and Planning, has involvement and research interests in the tropical Andes and Appalachian Mountains. Climbing into thin air for climate research A faculty-led study abroad in Peru supports NSF experiments and student learning Appalachian students joined Dr. Baker Perry, one of the top experts in his field, to climb mountains and traverse glaciers in Peru, all while participating in climate research projects that may impact the world.