Grants & Research

Olivia Paschall and Allison Dombrowski, presenting their co-authored poster from the American Geophysical Union Annual Meeting at Appalachian Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors event in 2018.

Appalachian Undergraduate Students receive Explorers Club Grants for Research in Mongolia
May 1, 2018

Two Appalachian State University students, Olivia Paschall, a senior geology major from Grand Rapids, Michigan and Allison Dombrowski, a sophomore geo...

The top three in undergraduate and graduate categories: (l to r) undergraduate Jacob Dorsett, Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences; undergraduate Carmen Montero, Department of Biology; undergraduate Morgan Baker, Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences; graduate students Adam Willits, Department of Biology; graduate student Lauren Anderson, Department of Geography and Planning and graduate student Heather Guy, Department of Geography and Planning — all from the College of Arts and

Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors 2018 Results
Apr 27, 2018

The 21st Annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors hosted by the Office of Student Research at Appalachian State University was he...

Master Brewers Association publishes Fermentation Sciences Undergraduate research

Master Brewers Association publishes Fermentation Sciences Undergraduate research
Apr 25, 2018

Master Brewers Association publishes Fermentation Sciences Undergraduate researchA manuscript submitted by Brett Taubman, Department of Chemistry; Ste...

 Dean Neva J. Specht, Brooke Hester (Physics and Astronomy), Jennifer Cecile (Chemistry), Andy Heckert (Geological and Environmental Sciences), Rahman Tashakkori (Computer Science), Cindy Norris (Computer Science), Dr. Dru Henson (Dean's Office), Katrina Palmer (Mathematical Sciences), Mitch Parry (Computer Science), Jennifer McGee (Curriculum & Instruction).

Cross-Disciplinary Team of Faculty Receive Million Dollar NSF S-STEM Grant
Apr 25, 2018

A National Science Foundation (NSF) funded scholarship program at Appalachian State University is helping address the nation’s shortage in STEM grad...

National Park Service Internships: The Blue Ridge Parkway

National Park Service Internships: The Blue Ridge Parkway
Apr 23, 2018

National Park Service Internships: The Blue Ridge ParkwayBlue Ridge Parkway Agricultural Lease Monitoring InternshipAug. 1 – Oct. 26, 2018Applicatio...

Appalachian alumnae to serve as park interpreters through NPS funding

Appalachian alumnae to serve as park interpreters through NPS funding
Apr 20, 2018

 The National Park Service has awarded $21,508 in funding for two recent Appalachian State University graduates to serve as interpretive staff at...

J. Tyler Ramsey ’16 at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Photo submitted

Chemistry alum’s research indicates potential harm of essential oils
Apr 13, 2018

 Lavender and tea tree oils may be causing breast growth in young boys.J. Tyler Ramsey ’16, an Appalachian State University chemistry major now...

NASA

NASA grant supports Appalachian’s astrochemistry research of disks around forming stars
Apr 11, 2018

An interdisciplinary team of professors and scientists has received $132,000 in funding from NASA Mission Directorates to support their rese...

NGS grant funds research of Appalachian’s DAGGER team

NGS grant funds research of Appalachian’s DAGGER team
Apr 3, 2018

he geological research of Appalachian State University’s DAGGER (Devonian Anoxia, Geochemistry, Geochronology and Extinction Research) team, which i...

Dr. Peter Soulé, professor in Appalachian State University’s Department of Geography and Planning,

Appalachian receives NSF funding for rainfall variability research
Mar 26, 2018

Dr. Peter Soulé, professor in Appalachian State University’s Department of Geography and Planning, is the recipient of $32,601 in funding from the ...