Topic: Research and Creative Works

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Looking Glass Gallery at Appalachian presents ‘Recombinant’ through Feb. 10
Feb. 3, 2017
The Looking Glass Gallery in the Plemmons Student Union of Appalachian State University is presenting “Recombinant,” a solo exhibition of sculptures by Appalachian’s Dr. John Stephenson, through Feb. 10.
Dr. Ok-Youn Yu, extending the growing season with biomass
Jan. 27, 2017
Dr. Ok-Youn Yu is using on-farm biomass resources to produce energy for greenhouses, increasing winter yields of fresh produce and farmers’ profits.
Dr. Dana Powell, activist researcher at the Dakota Access Pipeline
Jan. 27, 2017
The Standing Rock pipeline protest led to on-the-ground activist research for Dr. Dana Powell, assistant professor of anthropology at Appalachian.
Dr. Karen Caldwell uses the expressive arts to prepare future counselors
Jan. 27, 2017
Appalachian State University’s Dr. Karen Caldwell promotes expressive arts therapy in developing marriage and family counselors.
Appalachian Innovation Scholars Program applications due Jan. 23, faculty and staff eligible to apply
Jan. 12, 2017
Heads up, Appalachian State University faculty and staff. Are you conducting innovative research? Working creatively to solve problems, create lasting institutional change or benefit the community? Do you have an idea that promotes sustainability in the areas of economics, equity and the environment?
Appalachian students a major presence during the 12th Annual State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium
Jan. 10, 2017
According to information supplied by the Office of Student Research (OSR), Appalachian and N.C. State University hosted the largest number of undergraduate research presentations at the symposium – 60 each.
Appalachian assistant professor Alice P. Wright recognized by archaeology association, leads collaborative, interdisciplinary research team
Jan. 4, 2017
Appalachian State University’s Dr. Alice P. Wright is recognized for excellence at the 2016 Southeastern Archaeological Conference (SEAC).
Appalachian students and faculty partner with UNC Asheville to research threatened plant species
Jan. 3, 2017
Appalachian’s student and faculty researchers partner with UNC Asheville to investigate a threatened plant species called Spiraea virginiana.
Appalachian State University wins National Science Foundation award for state-of-the-art microscope
Dec. 20, 2016
Appalachian State University’s William C. and Ruth Ann Dewel Microscopy Facility has received a $430,900 award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to purchase a new state-of-the-art laser scanning confocal microscope (LSM).
Environmental science major Tara Early creates prize-winning research poster, is honored by SETAC
Dec. 15, 2016
Tara Early's poster is aimed at showing evidence of social injustice in Badin to scientists to policy makers.
Standing Rock pipeline protest leads to enhanced anthropology teaching and activist research at Appalachian State University
Dec. 8, 2016
The Standing Rock pipeline protest led to on-the-ground activist research for an undergraduate student and her anthropology professor.
Photographs taken by Dr. Dana Powell during visits to Oceti Sakowin encampment at Standing Rock, North Dakota
Dec. 8, 2016
All photos by Dr. Dana Powell, professor of anthropology at Appalachian State University
Appalachian to participate in the Appalachian Teaching Project’s annual symposium near Washington, D.C.; 10 students will present research
Dec. 1, 2016
The 2016 ATP symposium will be held Dec. 2-3 at the Crystal City Marriot in Arlington, Virginia. It will feature 150 students representing 14 schools from 11 Appalachian states.
Dr. Scott Marshall studies earthquakes from space
Nov. 27, 2016
Geophysicist Dr. Scott Marshall studies earthquakes from space, because satellite data can help map fault lines.
‘Celebration of Innovation’ showcases new Appalachian College of Fine and Applied Arts’ campus/community space
Nov. 23, 2016
Appalachian State University, along with the College of Fine and Applied Arts, has leased space at 182 Howard St., across from Boone eatery The Local, that will serve as a campus-wide collaborative, interdisciplinary work and meeting space. The first project is the actual redesign of the facility by a team of Integrative Design Experience (IDEX) laboratory students.
Experimental Archaeology class teaches how not to make assumptions in science
Nov. 21, 2016
Archaeology students sharpen critical thinking skills with an experiment based on the scientific hazards of making assumptions.
Photos from Experimental Archaeology course taught by Dr. Tom Whyte
Nov. 18, 2016
More photos from Dr. Tom Whyte’s Experimental Archaeology course at Appalachian.
Robert Olen Butler, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, to appear Nov. 10 in Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University
Nov. 7, 2016
Robert Olen Butler, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, has written 16 novels and six volumes of short fiction. He describes “Perfume River,” his latest novel, as “the best book I’ve ever written.” There are likely many reasons.