Office of Student Research
About Us
The Office of Student Research (OSR) was established in 2005 to expand the opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to engage in research and mentored scholarship at Appalachian State University.
Students who understand how discoveries are made in their chosen fields are well-prepared to address the unsolved problems of the future. The OSR has a variety of resources, including financial support, to help research become a distinctive feature of the undergraduate and graduate experience at Appalachian.
For questions regarding the OSR, please use the Contacts list.
Our Mission
The Office of Student Research at Appalachian State University supports and promotes learning through mentored research experiences with Appalachian State faculty and other national and international scholars and professionals. We believe that these special collaborative relationships are among the most rewarding experiences for both faculty members and students.
Founding Advisory Board Members
The Office of Student Research would like to sincerely thank the founding members of the OSR Advisory Board for their willingness to invest their valuable time by serving in this capacity.
- Dr. George Barthalmus, North Carolina State University
- Dr. Nicole Bennett, Department of Chemistry
- Ms. Shari Galiardi, Service Learning
- Mr. David Huntley, Watauga Global Communities
- Dr. Bob Johnson, Cratis D. Williams Graduate School
- Dr. Lisa McAnulty, Department of Family & Consumer Sciences
- Dr. Jeff McBride, Department of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science
- Dr. Ozzie Ostwalt, Department of Philosophy & Religion
- Mr. Jay Sutton, Department of Athletics
- Dr. Rahman Tashakkori, Department of Computer Science
- Ms. Cindy Wallace, Division of Student Development
- Dr. Mark Zrull, Department of Psychology
Current Advisory Board Members
- Dr. Jeff Bortz, Department of History
- Dr. Dan Caton, Department of Physics and Astronomy
- Dr. Joseph Gonzalez, University College/Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
- Dr. Scott Hunsinger, Department of Computer Information Systems
- Dr. Eric Marland, Department of Mathematical Sciences
- Dr. Angela Losardo, Department of Language, Reading and Exceptionalities
- Dr. Vicki Martin, Department of Biology
- Dr. Jammie Price, Department of Sociology and Social Work
- Mr. Nick Rudisill, University College/Academic Advising
- Dr. Jennifer Snodgrass, School of Music
- Dr. Rahman Tashakkori, Department of Computer Science
- Dr. Travis Triplett, Department of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science
- Dr. Shea Tuberty, Department of Biology
- Dr. Dale Wheeler, Department of Chemistry
- Dr. Mark Zrull, Department of Psychology
