Research
At Appalachian State University, research, scholarship, and creative activity are fundamental to the mission of the university. Research, scholarship, and the production or performance of creative work - like teaching and service - are crucial to both the institution and the region that it serves. Through their work, Appalachian's faculty, students, and staff expand the boundaries of their academic disciplines, discover answers to real world questions, enhance the quality of life in the region, enrich the K-16 classroom experience, and contribute to economic development.
Featured Stories
New teaching and research farm expands opportunities
Appalachian's sustainable development program operated a farm for several years on leased land in Valle Crucis to educate students and assist local farmers in researching best practices. Now, thanks to a recent acquisition of 369 acres from the estate of Beulah and Reeves Vannoy, the university moved its operations to neighboring Ashe County in Fall 2011—and faculty and students are excited about the property's significant expansion of opportunities related to sustainable agriculture and agroforestry, forest and watershed management, and livestock production.
The new farm continues to be an important community resource, now with an added feature: free-range turkeys and heritage breed cows. These are elements the previous farm did not have space to support ... Learn more
Student travels to Siberia to study earth's climate history
A three-week trip to Siberia was a perfect experience for Aubry DeReuil, who loves traveling, rock climbing and geology.
A junior geology major at Appalachian State University, DeReuil did all three and more as the only undergraduate student working with a team of geologists from 10 countries who were in western China looking for ancient clues related to climate change.
The summer field work was part of a five-year United Nations International Geoscience Programme project being co-led by Dr. Johnny Waters, chairman of Appalachian's Department of Geology ... Learn more
Undergraduate research is a full-time summer experience for some students
Stacey Hughes is analyzing sediment samples from the Pigeon River for toxic metals. Chris Eubanks and Trey Archer are looking at ways to improve hydrogen fuel cell efficiency. Michelle Kerestes is researching a way to produce ethanol fuel more economically.
They are among 10 students who are participating in a 10-week intensive research experience at Appalachian State University this summer funded by a three-year National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program ... Learn more
Read the ORSP Blog
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) writes a blog to update faculty, staff and students on opportunities for receiving external research funds, as well as to highlight the success of campus grant-writers ... Learn more
Creative Endeavors in the Visual & Performing Arts
Research News
- Solar Decathlon Team helps Appalachian win Green School of the Year Award
- Arab university turns to Appalachian to improve its focus on first-year students
- Appalachian graduate students present research at Appalachian Teaching Project conference
- Appalachian professors are part of the search for early life
- Global CO2 emissions and concentrations reach record levels;
- Students use art to promote water conservation
- The ocean’s ugliest fish provides challenging research opportunities
- Appalachian professor receives NIH grant to study cholera bacterium’s defense mechanism
- Perceptions regarding “mountain culture” can affect housing and planning policies
- Appalachian and Google co-sponsor first Gravity Games Soapbox Race Nov. 19
- Appalachian part of project to improve natural resources educational outreach
- Frindéthié receives Fulbright Award
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina gift boosts Appalachian State University’s College of Health Sciences
- Appalachian conducts special tree inventory
- Appalachian’s farm mentioned in state guidebook “Farm Fresh North Carolina”
- McCorkindale awarded 2011-12 social media research grant
- Green Drinks Boone meets at Solar Decathlon Headquarters on Aug. 9
- Professors receive $250,000 NSF grant to develop electronic tablet applications for computer science classes
- Geocaching can help promote exercise among teenagers, professors say
- Early morning exercise is best for reducing blood pressure and improving sleep
