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At Appalachian State University, research, scholarship, and creative activity are fundamental to the mission of the university. Research, scholarship, and the production or performance of creative work - like teaching and service - are crucial to both the institution and the region that it serves. Through their work, Appalachian's 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, enrich the K-16 classroom experience, and contribute to economic development.

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Million dollar NSF grant to support undergraduates in math and science

Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences has received a $1 million grant to help increase the number of students majoring in astronomy, chemistry, computer science, mathematics and physics. A team of faculty members from these disciplines will lead the project at Appalachian.

The five-year National Science Foundation, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP) grant will enable the college to establish the Appalachian Undergraduate Academy of Science, designed to attract and retain freshmen and sophomore students interested in science and mathematics.

Appalachian was one of 22 institutions receiving a STEP grant from a total of 168 submissions.

“The academy will be comprised of math and science research clusters that will include a faculty member, four undergraduate students, and a student from Watauga High School,” said Rahman Tashakkori, an associate professor in the Department of Computer Sciences and the lead director of the project. Students will receive a stipend for each semester they are in the program. Faculty will receive an honorarium as well as seed money to purchase equipment or software used in the clusters.

The academy will begin this fall. It is designed to build a learning community of students in science and math who will take similar classes and collaborate on their coursework, and make faculty more accessible to the students.

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Research and Sponsored Programs Funding Express

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs presents "Research and Sponsored Programs Funding Express," a newsletter that will serve to update faculty, staff and students on opportunities for receiving external research funds, as well as to highlight the success of campus grant-writers.

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