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Faculty/Staff Positions Available in the Geology Department

The Department of Geology at Appalachian State University invites applications for a part time laboratory instructor to begin August, 2013.

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What is Geology?

Geology is about more than just rocks.

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We have expertise in all fields of earth science.

Explore our research programs below to see what we do!

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Earthquakes & Tectonics

How does the earth move?

Tectonics Research Group:

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Water Resources

What processes affect water supply and quality?

Hydrology Research Group:

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Paleontology

What do fossils tell us?

Paleontology Research Group:

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Earth Surface Processes

What do landforms tell us? How do humans influence landscapes?

Surface Processes Research Group

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Rocks & Minerals

What do the minerals in rocks tell us? What is the role they play in the environment?

Mineralogy, Petrology, and Geochemistry Research Group:

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Records of Climate Change

How is Earth's climate recorded in minerals, rocks, sediment, water, and ice?

Records of Climate Change Research Group:

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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

Geology major Josh Feierstein '15 wins award at the 16th Annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors

Sophomore Geology major Josh Feierstein '15 has won the undergraduate award for an outstanding research poster at the 16th Annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors held April 18, 2013. Josh's research, "Manganese:...

Dr. Sarah Carmichael receives Duncan Faculty Enrichment and Teaching Fellowship

Dr. Sarah Carmichael, an assistant professor in the Department of Geology and a member of the Appalachian studies faculty, is this year’s recipient of the Wayne D. Duncan Faculty Enrichment and Teaching Fellowship for Excellence in Teaching in...

Wachovia Award winner Dr. Chuanhui Gu's research highlighted in the High Country Press

Dr. Chuanhui Gu, winner of the 2012 Wachovia Award for Environmental Research, discusses his research with the High Country Press. See full story at http://www.hcpress.com/people-2/appalachian-state-professor-dr-chuanhui-gu-...

Dr. Chuanhui Gu and Dr. Johnny Waters win research awards

Dr. Johnny Waters has received the 100 Scholars award, which recognizes “exemplary research … of a tenured faculty member.” Dr. Waters is an invertebrate paleontologist specializing in echinoderms, whose research involves recovery of marine...

Appalachian and N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences partner to understand state’s geologic record

A partnership between Appalachian State University and the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences’ Paleontology Section offers students a fossil-hunting expedition each summer and the museum access to new material for its research and collections. See full...