College of Life Sciences and Agriculture

Monica Quimby’s research into strawberry genetics took her from the greenhouse to the lab, where she obtained results of much significance in the ongoing effort to determine the plant’s ancestry.

"From my very first teaching job, I recognized that it was really important to try to engage the public in the process of doing science." —Barry Rock

"When students, especially graduates, talk about her, they’re in awe."

Cows, cheese, nutrition and France—Kayla O’Meara explored them all during her summer REAP apprenticeship.

Over the years, the Hubbard Family have established powerful endowments for student scholarship, cutting edge research initiatives and science centers.

"I chose UNH because of the extra curricular activities there are. I was actively involved in band and the music fraternity until this past year. I also love the location. It’s right near the beach and Portsmouth, and also close to many ski mountains."

Horticultural Technology Professor Rene Gingras believes in hands-on learning which is why he teaches credited courses in landscape lighting and pond design.  His students actually learn to install these landscape features from the ground up.

Civil Technology professor Ken Flesher specializes in teaching Construction Management here at Thompson School and lives it in his free time by helping out the non-profit organization Habitat for Humanity.

CoLead graduate Melissa Podaski thought the Thompson School was the "Best of Both Worlds", a small school and class environment housed at a large university.

Thompson School Applied Animal Science alum and dog trainer, Laura Chapman, who goes by the name Miss Behavior, talks about her experiences at Thompson School and beyond.

He writes articles for Chef Educator Magazine, specializes in teaching food production with an emphasis on using fresh New England fish and shellfish and is an active volunteer firefighter.  Meet Charlie Caramihalis. 

Shanna B. Saunders is a 2003 graduate of the Resource Administration and Management Master’s Degree program and has an undergraduate degree in Environmental Conservation from UNH as well.

Amy Manzelli is an attorney with the law firm of Sulloway & Hollis, PLLC.  Her legal practice focuses on environmental law, to include real estate, land use, and general practice and her clients range from individual landowners to international corporations.

Mark Rabon graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science Degree and again in 1994 with a Master of Science Degree, both in Forest Management.

For Christina Loporcaro, her Freshman year at UNH was the best year of her life.

When asked what he is studying, Scott Morin regularly uses words like “eukaryotic” and “basal vertebrate” so casually that a person can’t help but become engaged in his passion for scientific discovery.

Stacey Cole says he doesn’t get out much these days, as he looks forward to his 90th birthday in December, but he doesn’t have to go far to find the answers to questions posed by readers of his nature column in the New Hampshire Union Leader.

Biochemistry major Sean Isaacs chose UNH due to a few big reasons. For one, the biochemistry program is really strong and whoever he spoke to about undergraduate schools always referred him to UNH. Another was the location.

"The location of the campus is perfect for me- it is close to the ocean, the mountains, Boston, and so much more!" - Katherine Lantz, Med. Lab Sciences student

"It is amazing to have a mentor who wants students to succeed as much as they do, and who's main goal is for students to learn something. Dr. Minocha is easy to talk to and full of advice."

While many faculty members would justifiably shudder at the prospect of managing a class of 250—at 8 a.m., no less!—Jesse Morrell embraces it.

“I’m more hopeful than ever for the contributions of my field to the quality of human life. That’s very satisfying in itself.” - Dr. Kelley Thomas

When most UNH students were trading in their textbooks for beach-bags last May, Kim Bixby was hopping on a plane to South America for an incredible medical excursion.