Topic: Research and Creative Works

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Macrosystems Biology, Early NEON Science grant supports biodiversity mapping in eastern US
April 30, 2018
The National Ecological Observatory Network awards funding for a small-scale foliar pigment analysis methods test to be performed by Appalachian and Boise State University faculty.
How athletic scandals can tarnish a college — and turn off potential students
A new study explores the relationship between college basketball scandals and admissions
MarketWatch
April 26, 2018
When a school’s men’s basketball team is banned from post-season play by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the number and quality of its applicants suffers, a new working paper from researchers at Appalachian State University and Seton Hall University suggests.
Higher education must clean out its ‘front porch’
Washington Post
April 25, 2018
A working paper released by economists at Appalachian State University and Seton Hall University found that an athletics scandal at an individual university—as measured by NCAA postseason tournament bans of men’s basketball teams—“lowers both the quantity and quality” of the students who enroll.
Author Linda Hogan visits Appalachian
Hogan’s visit is part of the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
April 20, 2018
Poet, novelist and essayist Linda Hogan will read from her work and give a craft talk as part of Appalachian’s spring 2018 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series.
One Major Sports Scandal Can Tank a University’s Applications
The Chronicle of Higher Education
April 19, 2018
A new data analysis by researchers at Appalachian State University and Seton Hall University finds that the ramifications of athletic scandals are typically wide-reaching, affecting both the quantity and quality of applications and enrollment.
Appalachian’s Dr. Twila Wingrove named director of research data analysis
April 19, 2018
On March 19, Appalachian professor Dr. Twila Wingrove began serving as the director of research data analysis in Appalachian’s Office of Research.
ORAU awards funding for Appalachian Carbon Research Group workshop
April 17, 2018
Oak Ridge Associated Universities has awarded the interdisciplinary Appalachian Carbon Research Group a grant to host its second OFFSET Workshop: “Developing a Forest Offset Protocol for Small-Scale Forest Owners.”
Appalachian alumnae to serve as park interpreters through NPS funding
April 16, 2018
Thanks to grant funding from the National Park Service, Appalachian alumnae Paige Anderson ’17 and Kate Hayes ’16 will serve as park interpreters at Shenandoah National Park.
NPS supports Appalachian wildfire mitigation efforts in the Great Smoky Mountains
April 16, 2018
Appalachian alumnae Cala Castleberry and Hayley Wynn assisted with wildfire mitigation services in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park following the Chimney Tops 2 and Cobbly Nob wildfires.
Chemistry alum’s research indicates potential harm of essential oils
Q&A with J. Tyler Ramsey ’16, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
April 12, 2018
Appalachian’s J. Tyler Ramsey ’16 was the lead researcher for an NIEHS study indicating a link between lavender and tea tree oils and breast growth in boys.
Developing a Park Prescription Program for Your Community
Parks & Recreation Magazine
April 6, 2018
Park Prescription or “Park Rx” programs help to motivate people to be active in parks. They’re becoming more and more popular, and physicians often "prescribe" them to patients. Appalachian State University faculty members Dr. J. Joy James, Dr. Becki Battista and Dr. Richard W. Christiana discuss how to meet the challenges of designing a successful program.
Inside the World of “Sweeney Todd”
A Look at Dramaturgy in Theatre
April 6, 2018
A team of student dramaturgs, working under the tutelage of Dr. Derek Davidson, assistant professor of theatre arts, has been hard at work for more than a year leading up to the production of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.”
NASA grant supports Appalachian’s astrochemistry research of disks around forming stars
April 5, 2018
An interdisciplinary team, which includes Dr. Rachel Smith, assistant professor at Appalachian, has received NASA funding to investigate carbon chemistry in forming planetary systems.
Bananas vs. Sports Drinks? Bananas Win in Study
The New York Times
April 4, 2018
A banana might reasonably replace sports drinks for those of us who rely on carbohydrates to fuel exercise and speed recovery, according to a new study comparing the cellular effects of carbohydrates consumed during sports.
Delegation from Appalachian State University Visits BISU
Beijing International Studies University
April 3, 2018
On March 29th, 2018, a delegation headed by President Sheri Everts from Appalachian State University visited Beijing International Studies University (BISU).
App State Study Claims Bananas Could Be The Perfect Post-Workout Food
88.5 WFDD
March 30, 2018
New research out of Appalachian State University shows that the humble banana may have some hidden benefits. The study suggests that a combination of water and a banana is not only as effective as sports drinks for exercise recovery, but quite likely more effective.
NGS grant funds research of Appalachian’s DAGGER team
March 30, 2018
The DAGGER group, an interdisciplinary, international research team based at Appalachian, will continue their geological research in western Mongolia thanks to a National Geographic Society grant.
A year of progress for 2017 Appalachian Innovation Scholars
March 29, 2018
Root zone heating systems, year-round food production, rural health care simulations, artificial intelligence and microbusiness opportunities — five Appalachian faculty members update their progress on proposals funded by Chancellor Everts’ AISP.