Innovative Faculty Research Grants and 19
Applied Learning Projects with 50 Students Help Drive the
University's Global Digital Journey
CHARLES
TOWN, W. Va., Feb. 20,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University
System (APUS) proudly celebrates significant academic research
advancements, showcasing groundbreaking projects and impactful
global collaborations in 2024. APUS faculty have secured grants for
19 recent projects (12 domestic and seven international projects
across three continents) with multidisciplinary impacts across
North America, Europe, and Asia, reinforcing the University's commitment
to academic excellence and cross-cultural research.
In 2024 alone, approximately 50 students participated in
faculty-led research through data collection, analysis, and other
key activities, exemplifying the University's dedication to
experiential learning. These projects were part of the competitive
faculty research grants that are fully funded by APUS.
"APUS is proud to support a range of research experiences that
advance academic inquiry while addressing real-world challenges,"
said Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, APUS
Provost. "Through faculty and student collaboration, we are making
meaningful contributions to local and global communities."
Recent Research Highlights
Dr. Daniel Diaz – Listen to
Our Voices
Dr. Diaz's ethnographic study explores the cultural and linguistic
richness of Nahuatl-speaking communities in Mexico. His project develops instructional
materials to preserve Indigenous linguistic diversity and promote
inclusivity.
Dr. Kelly Chinners Reiss and
Dr. Daniela Messina –
WaterTAP
WaterTAP addresses drinking water quality and public health by
distributing more than 700 water testing kits. Recognized at an
Association of Advancing Participatory Sciences annual conference,
the project empowers student participants to become science and
data-savvy with a resource they rely on daily.
Dr. Melissa Schnyder – Native
Fishpond Restoration in Hawaii
Dr. Schnyder's research examines Indigenous food sovereignty
through the restoration of traditional Hawaiian fishponds. Her work
highlights sustainable, place-based food systems and environmental
stewardship rooted in cultural heritage.
APUS Analog Research Group (AARG)
The student-led AARG, created in fall 2020 and overseen by
faculty advisor Dr. Kristen Miller,
has completed several notable research missions and successfully
completed its fifth analog mission to the Inflatable Lunar and
Martian Analog Habitat (ILMAH) in October. The focus was for four
students to research plant growth in regolith, fatigue, and
communication systems. In January, AARG sent a team to Florida's Jules Verne
Lodge to study venous gas emboli and conduct outreach.
Dr. Kristin Drexler, Dr.
Michelle Watts, and Anthony Caole, Student, Doctor of Global
Security – COVID-19 Research in Kodiak,
Alaska
In summer 2024, researchers traveled to
Kodiak, Alaska, to study
Indigenous communities' experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Unlike other areas, Kodiak did not
implement official lockdowns. The team conducted interviews to
understand how the pandemic affected these communities and to
document their unique experiences.
APUS is committed to fostering ongoing research that bridges
disciplines, cultures, and borders to drive innovation and academic
excellence with students top of mind. As part of the
University's global digital journey, the school intends to continue
expanding opportunities for faculty-led student research both
locally and globally.
About American Public University System
American
Public University System (APUS) delivers affordable, high-quality,
workforce-relevant higher education. With a rich, 33-year history
and vibrant community of over 149,000 alumni from more than 80
countries, APUS is recognized for its innovative approach to online
learning1. APUS is in the top 11% for students' return
on educational investment, compared to 4,500 colleges and
universities nationwide, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the
Workforce (2022)2.
APUS, which includes American Military University (AMU) and
American Public University (APU), is accredited by the Higher
Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. APUS is a wholly
owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI).
For more information, visit www.apus.edu.
1 APUS has been honored with the online Learning
Consortium's Gomory Award for Quality Online Education and is a
five-time recipient of the consortium's Effective Practice Award
https://www.apus.edu/newsroom/awards/.
2 Ranking based on 20-year net present value (NPV)
https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/roi2022/.
American Public University System, American Public
University, and American Military University are not affiliated
with American University or the U.S.
Military.
CONTACT
Meg Sheeley
Manager, Public Relations, APUS
MSheeley@apus.edu
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