Appalachian Studies Association Conference 2025

A group site visit to the historical DeRossett Railroad Section House and the nearby company coal mining towns of Bon Air and Ravenscroft.

A guided hiking tour of Burgess Falls, focusing on the geology and civic significance of this 130-foot cascade waterfall.

Posters will be displayed throughout the conference in the first and second floor lobbies of the Roaden University Center (RUC). Presenters will be able to share their research during the poster session.

Women’s Center, RUC 339
The Y’ALL committee of the Appalachian Studies Association dedicates its work to Young Appalachian Leaders and Learners. Please join the Y’ALL workshop STEM Education in Appalachia: Perspectives from Y’ALL members at the 48^th Annual ASA conference.
The purpose of this workshop is to promote awareness of Appalachian history and stem education in the Appalachian region. At the workshop, video clips about undergraduates’ perspectives on STEM education will be presented to the audience, followed by a brief discussion.
Additionally, the Fundamentals of Engineering Program (FEP) team at WVU and FIRST2 Network will share their work on STEM education. Funding opportunities for first-generation and other underrepresented undergraduates will also be released.
If you have questions regarding the workshop or would like to participate, please feel free to email Mo, WenJuan (Helen) at wm0018@mix.wvu.edu.

RUC, Tech Pride Room
Steering committee members will be in attendance for a meet and greet. Visit the publisher’s reception and book signing while you are here which will be ongoing at the same time and place.

RUC, Tech Pride Room
Sponsored by the University Press of Kentucky
Mingle, enjoy light refreshments, and get your books signed. All conference attendees are welcome.