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
Appalachian astronomer helps discover asteroid’s ring system
Appalachian State University Professor Joseph Pollock was part of the team of astronomers that made the discovery of the first ring system around an asteroid. The asteroid, named Chariklo, was found to have two rings. Chariklo orbits the Sun between the orbits of Saturn and Uranus. Learn more>>
Maison Reciprocity row house design ranks 9th in Solar Decathlon Europe 2014
Maison Reciprocity, Appalachian’s net-zero energy house designed in collaboration with Université d’Angers, comes in 9th place at Solar Decathlon Europe 2014. Learn more>>
Student’s design leads to cash award and potential business
A design for a therapeutic glove that could help improve dexterity and grip strength for children and adults has resulted in a $15,000 award to an interdisciplinary team of Appalachian State University students. Learn more>>
Perry receives $494,000 NSF grant to study precipitation in the Andes Mountains
Baker Perry has been studying precipitation and climate change in the Andes for more than 15 years—even longer if you consider the time he spent as the child of rural health workers in Bolivia and Peru. Learn more>>
Office of Research News
The Office of Research updates 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
- Performing Arts Series
- Center for Craft, Creativity, and Design
- The Catherine Smith Gallery
- Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
Research News
- Treating muscle tension dysphonia can be as simple as blowing bubbles, professor says
- Assistant art professor awarded grant for research on post-digital art
- Sustainability research forum held Oct. 22
- A book of historical Appalachian photos released this week
- Solar energy products and developments discussed Sept. 17
- Appalachian awarded more than $2.5 million from NSF for 12-state biodiversity database project
- Johann receives National Science Foundation grant for computer science research
- Assistant professor combines passions for public service and research
- Appalachian’s Energy Center will help improve life for Brazil’s catadores
- Area students explore the world of engineering during Future Engineers’ Camps
- Summer Symposium on Remembering the Holocaust held July 12-18 at Appalachian
- Solar Decathlon Europe 2014 entry reassembled in France
- Appalachian professor part of NSF research team studying Earth’s biological biodiversity
- Appalachian faculty to be featured on BBC Radio Wales
- Perry receives $494,000 NSF grant to study precipitation in the Andes Mountains
- Plentiful water lulls consumers and utility managers regarding future water quantity issues
- CoCoRaHS founder Nolan Doesken to speak June 5 at Appalachian
- Eastern Snow Conference held June 4-5 at Appalachian
- Empathic anger is a motivator for college student advocacy
- Class design project leads to cash award, patent application and potential business
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