Research Institute for Environment, Energy, and Economics

Research Institute for Environment, Energy and Economics (RIEEE) at Appalachian State University – the research arm of the University’s commitment to sustainability.

Co-producing Knowledge about Decisions that Impact Surface Waters of the NC High Country

This workshop and the planning process leading up to it are a demonstration in knowledge co-production, bringing researchers, practitioners, educators, artists, and the public together around a particular topic and problem space.

Research Themes

We support sustainability research throughout the university on a variety of themes. Learn more about our research themes and discover the projects and people involved.

Projects and Programs

We enhance the research enterprise at App State by cultivating research teams and fostering collaboration. Explore the various funded projects and programs we support.

RIEEE contributes to the mission of Appalachian State University by supporting faculty in synthesizing and pursuing their visions for high impact research, developing institutional capacity for collaborative productivity, building shared research infrastructures, and multiplying opportunities through the growth of transdisciplinary networks.

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