Geology is about more than just rocks.
We have expertise in all fields of earth science.
Explore our research programs below to see what we do!
What is Geology?
Earthquakes & Tectonics
How does the earth move?
Tectonics Research Group:
Water Resources
What processes affect water supply and quality?
Hydrology Research Group:
Paleontology
What do fossils tell us?
Paleontology Research Group:
Earth Surface Processes
What do landforms tell us?
How do humans influence landscapes?
Surface Processes Research Group
- Dr. Ellen Cowan
- Dr. Cynthia Liutkus
- Mr. Brian Zimmer
Rocks & Minerals
What do the minerals in rocks tell us?
Mineralogy, Petrology, and Geochemistry Research Group:
- Dr. Richard Abbott
- Dr. Sarah Carmichael
- Dr. Chuanhui Gu
- Dr. Cynthia Liutkus
- Ms. Crystal Wilson
- Mr. Brian Zimmer
Why Study Geology at Appalachian?
The Appalachian State University Geology program provides students with a solid foundation on which to build a successful career in the geosciences.
Because we have no graduate program, we can focus entirely on high quality instruction and provide numerous undergraduate research opportunities. The department offers both a BA and BS in Geology, with the option of concentrating in Paleontology, Environmental Geology, Quantitative Geoscience, or Geoscience Education.
We have been successful in establishing a program that is arguably among the best Bachelor degree programs in geology available in the Southeastern United States. For more information, click here.
News
Three Geology majors were winners of the Student Research Poster Competition at the 15th Annual Celebration of Research and Creative Endeavors.
The winners include:
Leigh Roble – “Morphologies of Fungal Mn Oxide Biomineralization in...
The Science Expo, which is not open to the general public, is expected to bring more than 1,000 public school students to campus for activities that include chemistry and physics demonstrations, a laser demo show, tours of the McKinney Geology...
Dr. Cynthia Liutkus interviewed in National Geographic for her work as a National Geographic Explorer
See full story from nationalgeographic.com
Dr. Sarah Carmichael's biominerals research and the search for life on Mars
See full story from University News
Dr. Andy Heckert receives N.C. Geological Survey's Outstanding Earth Science Educator Award
See full story from University News
Upcoming Events
May 22 - June 22
Summer Session I
July 2 - August 3
Summer Session II
2012 Southeastern Association of Vertebrate Paleontology Meeting
August 9-11
Resources
Links for Prospective Students
Research and Facilities Links
- Faculty and Staff
- Research Programs
- Facilities and Instruments
- McKinney Teaching Museum
- Geology Department Van Schedule
Links for Current Students and Advisors
Contact
Physical Address
Department of Geology
033 Rankin Science West
572 Rivers Street
Boone, NC 28608
Postal Address
Department of Geology
Appalachian State University
ASU Box 32067
Boone, NC 28608-2067
Phone: 828-262-3049
Fax: 828-262-6503
Acting Chairperson:
Dr. Bill Anderson
andersonwp@appstate.edu
Ask-A-Geologist:
Anthony Love
loveab@appstate.edu
