Sixty-one undergraduates participate in National Conference on Undergraduate Research

View larger image — Senior chemistry major Tyler Ramsey, left, was among 61 Appalachian State University students participating in the National Conference on Undergraduate Research held at UNC Asheville in April. Here, he presents the same research project, “Impact of Natural Products on High-Throughput Screen for Drug-Drug Interactions in Caenorhabditis Elegans,” on campus during Appalachian’s 19th Annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors. Photo credit: Marie Freeman

Posted May 9, 2016 at 4:47 p.m.

BOONE—Sixty-one Appalachian State University undergraduates representing 25 different academic departments presented their research at the 30th Annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research at UNC Asheville, April 7-9.

The Appalachian students represented the sciences, humanities and arts and presented their work in oral and poster presentations as well as performance. More than 4,000 students from across the United States participated in the event.

“Our students simply did an outstanding job and represented Appalachian’s research and creative efforts in exemplary fashion,” said Alan C. Utter, interim vice provost of research and director of Appalachian’s Office of Student Research.

“Undergraduate research continues to be supported by our faculty and as a result the students and their faculty mentors should be recognized for their scholarly accomplishments.”

At Appalachian, research, scholarship and the production or performance of creative work are crucial parts of the undergraduate experience. 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 and beyond, enrich the K-16 classroom experience and contribute to economic development.

NCUR is organized by the Council on Undergraduate Research and is the premiere organization that promotes high-quality faculty-undergraduate collaborative research and scholarly work. Appalachian students also participate in regional, national and international conferences specific to their academic discipline and present their work on campus during the annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors.

About Appalachian State University

As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, affordable education for all. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.