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
Professor earns award for local water research
People might assume that water in the mountains is pristine, but the local headwaters are increasingly at risk from urbanization, according to Appalachian State University's Dr. Chuanhui Gu. He is determining to what extent local streams are harmed by pollutants and other change. Learn more>>
Students learn cutting-edge economics research in Cuba
A collaboration between the Center for Study of the Cuban Economy at the University of Havana and Appalachian's Walker College of Business allows for the exchange of ideas between Appalachian students and faculty, and thought leaders in Cuba who are key to effecting change and building relationships between Cuba and the U.S. Learn more>>
A dark moment in history inspires beautiful work
Artists draw their inspiration from many sources—the environment, geometric shapes or angles, and even family history. Roy Strassberg's inspiration for his sculptures and pottery comes from these categories and more, and leads to beautiful work based on one of the world's darkest moments in history—the Holocaust. Learn more>>
Delegation from Ecuador visits Appalachian's NCRC facility
Rafael Correa, president of Ecuador, recently visited Appalachian State University's Human Performance Lab located at the N.C. Research Campus (NCRC) in Kannapolis to learn more about the facility's work to improve athletes' and the general population's fitness.
Correa was on a "fact finding mission," according to Dr. Andrew Shanely with Appalachian's research facility, and plans to build an entire city devoted to science. Learn more>>
Research partners benefit from working with professor
Dr. Sue Edwards uses “brilliant” and “stellar” to describe research students Margo Pray and Ryland Bradley who took a lead role in working on her molecular biology research funded by the National Science Foundation. 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
- WNC economy grows at a sluggish pace
- Appalachian professors to write book on Civil War history from a new perspective
- Schallau wins insurance white paper award
- Two students selected for NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates summer program
- Cherry named Rasmuson chair of economics at the University of Alaska
- ARC-funded map to promote food and destination tourism
- Fourteen students honored among 150 presenting research
- Undergraduate students participate in national research conference
- Research celebrated April 18
- Authors to speak during New Economy Summit held April 4-7
- Department of Computer Science receives nearly $500,000 to enhance STEM education
- Multiple messages provide best method for reinforcing positive health practices
- Appalachian’s economic impact on region tops $560 million
- Appalachian selected to compete in prestigious Solar Decathlon Europe 2014
- Words with friends; Appalachian professor leads American Name Society
- Research on atmospheric particles helps scientists better understand regional climate
- Prior negative experiences with social media increases students’ privacy concerns
- Participants sought for research study on the immune system
- Students initiate new grant program for renewable energy research
- October marked sixth consecutive monthly increase in WNC economy
