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Researchers from Appalachian find chia seeds do not enhance athletic performance
June 3, 2015
A study published in the May edition of the journal Nutrients debunks the widely reported and accepted belief that chia seeds are a natural performance booster for athletes.
Appalachian State validates non-invasive method to measure muscle glycogen
May 12, 2015
Researchers in exercise and sports science can put away their biopsy needles. The Appalachian State University Human Performance Laboratory at the NC Research Campus (NCRC) in Kannapolis has validated the use of ultrasound technology to measure muscle glycogen.
Cloutier receives awards from Cave Research Foundation and Geological Society of America
May 5, 2015
When Mara C. Cloutier chose to attend graduate school at Appalachian State University, the Asheville resident said it was because she could explore two possible passions: field work and lab research.
Cultural and environmental sustainability is topic of this service-learning project
May 1, 2015
Building design students develop creative ways to use a 20th-century homestead in this service-learning project at Appalachian State University.
Students present research at 29th Annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research
April 27, 2015
The group of thirty-seven undergraduate students presented research in 18 subject areas through oral presentations or by presenting a research poster.
Founding director of new Office of Research Consultation named
April 16, 2015
Shawn Bergman has been named the first university data and statistical analysis consultant for the newly created Office of Research Consultation at Appalachian State University.
18th annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors
April 10, 2015
Hosted by the Office of Student Research, undergraduate and graduate students representing 28 academic departments and 90 faculty mentors will present a record 172 abstracts throughout the day.
Team from Appalachian part of Race to Zero Student Design Competition
April 10, 2015
Appalachian State University is one of 39 teams, and the only university from North Carolina, that will compete in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Race to Zero Student Design Competition at the National Renewable Energy Lab in Golden, Colorado, April 18-20.
Conference to focus on travel, business and investment opportunities in Cuba
April 8, 2015
What opportunities will the thawing of US/Cuba relations bring for tourists, businesses and investors?
Students and geology professor research ancient marine animal
March 25, 2015
While part of the research team is studying living echinoderms, such as starfish, brittle stars, sea urchins, sea cucumbers and sea lilies, Waters, White and Nguyen are part of a larger research team studying fossil echinoderms including blastoids.
Economics scholar Deirdre N. McCloskey to speak at Appalachian’s world history and economics conference
March 16, 2015
Appalachian Spring – Tenth Annual Conference in World History and Economics brings together scholars who present research and discuss topics related to world history and economics. This year’s theme is “History and Nature of Capitalism.”
Walker College of Business team wins N.C. CFA Institute Research Challenge
March 6, 2015
Four students from Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business won the N.C. CFA Institute Research Challenge held in Greensboro, besting student teams from Elon University, N.C. State University and UNC Wilmington.
Scholar discusses women’s identity as reflected in Disney films March 18
March 3, 2015
Fulbright-Nehru doctoral research scholar Mukulika Dattagupta will present the talk “The Journey of Women in Animated Disney Films.”
Center for Appalachian Studies receives grant to develop classroom materials focused on region’s musical heritage
Feb. 12, 2015
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership has awarded $7,000 to the Center for Appalachian Studies at Appalachian State University to develop lesson plans about North Carolina’s music traditions.
Fossils from a new aetosaur species discovered in North Carolina
Jan. 30, 2015
Some 230 million years ago, a distant relative of the crocodile called an aetosaur roamed prehistoric Earth. Aetosaurs were about three to 15 feet long and covered head to toe with bony plates that served as a type of body armor. A series of recently discovered armor plates from North Carolina are distinct from any others previously discovered.
Tyndall named director of research protections
Jan. 28, 2015
After a national search, Robin Tyndall has been named director of research protections at Appalachian State University. Tyndall has served as the interim director since August 2014, and previously was assistant director.
Perfect lawns aren’t perfect for the environment, research shows
Jan. 22, 2015
The continued quest for the perfect lawn contributes to global warming. Dr. Chuanhui Gu, an assistant professor in Appalachian State University’s Department of Geology, is the lead author of a paper published in the January issue of Journal of Environmental Management that indicates lawns and turf grass systems produce more greenhouse gases than they absorb.
Learning garden teaches children where food comes from
July 27, 2014
Appalachian State University students plant a learning garden to teach children how plants grow and where food comes from.