2026 Research and Creative Activity at Appalachian Event
The Office of Research and Innovation is hosting the eighth annual Research and Creative Activity at Appalachian Event (RECAPP) on Friday, September 18, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Hayes School of Music to celebrate all research, scholarship and creative endeavors of App State faculty and staff.
Presentation formats:
Oral presentations will be delivered in a five-minute lightning talk or rapid-fire presentation style. All presentations will be delivered in the Schaffel Concert Hall.
Printed posters will be displayed and presented between 4-5 p.m. Art pieces and/or performance submissions are encouraged, and applicants of these categories will be contacted to determine specific needs and timeframes.
Space is limited and presentations will be chosen to display a wide range of different topics and disciplines. Please submit your research, scholarship and/or creative endeavor abstract or information to be part of this event here.
Important dates
Deadline for submissions: Monday, August 31 at 11:59 p.m.
Applicants notified of presentation acceptance or declination by Friday, September 4, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Presentation material is due Friday, September 11, 2026 (to be emailed to grs@appstate.edu)
Research and Creative Activity at Appalachian Event: Friday, September 18, 2026 at the Hayes School of Music
For questions about the event or the presentations, please contact Karen Fischer at fischerkl@appstate.edu
2025 Event Schedule
3:00 p.m.
Performance by Pedro Maia, Assistant Professor of Violin, Hayes School of Music
3:05 p.m.
Introductions by Dr. Christine Hendren, Vice Chancellor of Research and Innovation
Welcome by Dr. Heather Norris, Chancellor
3:10 p.m.
Introduction by Dr. Neva Specht, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, of Chancellor's Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity awardee Dr. Rahman Tashakkori, Lowe's Distinguished Professor of Computer Science
3:13 p.m.
Keynote #1: Chancellor's Excellence in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity awardee Dr. Rahman Tashakkori
3:25-4:12 p.m.
Research Presentations (View Presentation Abstracts, Co-presenters and Poster Lineup )
- Rachel Shepherd, CAP Director, Empowering Teacher Learning Project, 3:24-3:29 p.m.
- Robert Kowalsky, Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology, 3:30-3:35 p.m.
- Denise Levy, Professor, Department of Social Work, 3:36-3:41 p.m.
- Pedro Maia, D.M.A. violin and David A. Wells, D.M.A. basoon, 3:42-3:47 p.m.
- Saloni Mahajan, Assistant Professor, Department of Theatre and Dance, 3:48-3:53 p.m.
- Adam Hege, Associate Dean, Beaver College of Health Sciences, 3:54-3:59 p.m.
- Charlie Chen, Professor, Department of Computer Information Systems, 4:00-4:05 p.m.
- Pia Albinsson, Professor, Department of Marketing & Supply Chain Management, 4:06-4:11 p.m.
4:12-5:00 p.m.
Intermission
5:00-5:03 p.m.
Introduction by Dr. Christine Hendren, Vice Chancellor of Research and Innovation, of Provost's Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity awardee Dr. Joby Bell, Professor, Hayes School of Music
5:03-5:13 p.m.
Keynote #2: Provost's Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity awardee Dr. Joby Bell
5:14-5:55 p.m.
Research Presentations (View Presentation Abstracts, Co-presenters and Poster Lineup)
- Caroline Smith, Professor, Department of Kinesiology, 5:14-5:19 p.m.
- Erin Lewis, Director, University College, 5:20-5:25 p.m.
- Richard Elaver, Professor, Department of Applied Design, 5:26-5:31 p.m.
- Pia Albinsson, Professor, Department of Marketing & Supply Chain Management, 5:32-5:37 p.m.
- Sharareh Shirzad, Assistant Professor, Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment, 5:38-5:43 p.m.
- Evan Jones, Lecturer, Department of Communication, 5:44-5:49 p.m.
- Kelley Wilson, Lecturer, Department of Child Development, Literacy and Special Education, 5:50-5:55 p.m.
5:59-6:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Previous Research & Creative Activity at Appalachian Events
To view previously recorded events and abstracts, visit the links below.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about the event, please contact grs@appstate.edu.