Sustainable Technology

Dr. Jeremy Ferrell-Peru Study Abroad 2018

Collaborative study abroad trip focuses on studying and mitigating climate change in Peru
Sep 5, 2018

In June 2018, 14 Appalachian State University students packed their bags and boarded a plane to Peru to spend almost three weeks studying and implemen...

Dr. Bahy Abdel-Mesih, Sustainable Technology Lecturer at Appalachian State University

The Sustainable Technology program welcomes Dr. Bahy S.A. Abdel-Mesih
Sep 5, 2018

The Sustainable Technology program welcomes Dr. Bahy S.A. Abdel-Mesih as its newest lecturer.  Dr. Abdel-Mesih holds a master’s degree in Physi...

PVII class helps get the Solar Bike Trailer in Gear
Sep 5, 2018

Appropriate Tech grad students Aaron Stiffney and George Lewis worked with Jim Dees in the Office of Sustainability to design and build a state-o...

Peru 2018

Peru Study Abroad program conducts 2-day workshop on stand-alone PV systems with University of San Antonio de Abad de Cusco
Aug 31, 2018

Peru Study Abroad program conducts 2-day workshop on stand-alone PV systems with University of San Antonio de Abad de CuscoWhile many in the world sti...

ROSE American Solar Challenge

Appalachian’s Team Sunergy ties for second place in 2018 American Solar Challenge
Jul 24, 2018

By Megan HayesPosted July 24, 2018 at 8:11 a.m.BEND, Ore. — Appalachian State University’s solar vehicle team has secured a second-place tie ...

ROSE, Appstate's New Solar Car

New Solar Car Revealed
Jun 22, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — ROSE is ready to race.ROSE is a Cruiser Class solar vehicle — the division for solar cars that could be practical in the real world,...

Tesla and Palmetto Recruit Appalachian Students

Tesla and Palmetto recruit ‘successful leaders’ in sustainability at Appalachian
May 8, 2018

BOONE, N.C. — “We need leaders and we need them now,” a representative from Tesla Inc. told students at Appalachian State University.At a recrui...

Sustainable Energy Speaker Series

Speaker Series--Energy Storage Systems and Solutions - April 23
Apr 12, 2018

Sal GilGlobal Business Development Manager for ABB's Power Consulting services businessEnergy Storage Systems and SolutionsMonday, April 23 | 4:00 - 5...

Solar Thermal Technology Fall 2018

Innovation Scholar’s Program unique Greenhouse Solar Thermal System
Mar 20, 2018

Students in solar thermal technology (fall TEC 4628 and spring TEC 5628) have been involved in the design, construction, commissioning, and testing of...

Sustainable Energy Speaker Series

Speaker Series--Putting Building Science into Practice: Technology and Building Forensics - March 26
Mar 20, 2018

Jarrett B. Davis, AMB, CGP, CDT, LEED AP BD+C, National Technical & Building Science Director – Max-Life Industries and Taylor Clay ProductsPutt...