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
Undergraduate research boosts confidence, student says
The opportunity to conduct research or creative endeavors alongside their professors is a hallmark of the Appalachian experience. Students' work is showcased at professional conferences in the region and across the United States, which are considered critical opportunities to their success in pursuing graduate school or careers in today's marketplace ... Learn more
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
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
- English department authors and editors honored
- Professor to collaborate on cross-cultural gerontology research
- Appalachian research team receives $90,000 EPA award
- Twelve students honored at 15th Annual Celebration of Research and Creative Endeavors
- Forget the “likes,” engaging Millennials is key to Facebook success
- Advancing Sea Oat Biology: Advancing Dunes
- 15th Annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors to be held April 19
- Hoepfl receives ITEEA’s Award of Distinction
- Nobel Prize winner Douglas D. Osheroff delivers Morgan Science Lecture at Appalachian
- Walker College of Business team wins N.C. CFA Society Research Challenge
- Record number selected for National Conferences for Undergraduate Research
- Community forum on renewable energy in the High Country to be held March 1
- Appalachian’s “safety doc” helps improve industrial and employee safety worldwide
- 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
