Impacts

Impacts
UNH student conducting research in the Oyster River

At the UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA), our work extends far beyond the classroom and the lab. From advancing sustainable food systems and protecting natural resources to driving discoveries in human health and biotechnology, COLSA’s research and teaching make a difference—locally in New Hampshire, across the nation, and around the world.

Explore how our faculty, students, and alumni are shaping a healthier, more resilient future.

Meet Our Researchers, Discover Their Work

  • Sierra Rose Walsh
    Neural oscillations in visual and auditory perception
    As part of the NOVA lab, Sierra will be using neurophysiology to explore aspects of visual and auditory perception.
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  • Sophie Walton
    Ocean Change and Species Interaction
    Sophie's research topic is yet to be chosen, she plans to research how anthropogenic effects will alter organism physiology, energy allocation, and ecological dynamics in rocky intertidal ecosystems.
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  • Abigail Lemmon
    The cumulative impact of anthropogenic stressors on larval recruitment of blue mussels
    Abigail's research investigates the cumulative impact of water temperature and anthropogenic noise on the settlement behavior of larval blue mussels (Mytilus edulis).
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  • Maggie Dillion DBS Grad Student
    Effects of environmental stressors on Eastern oysters and aquaculture
    Maggie's research focuses on evaluating the effect of environmental stressors on Eastern oysters and potential impacts on aquaculture
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  • Natalie Danek
    Antibiotic Resistance in New Hampshire Watersheds
    Natalie's research focuses on analyzing how antibiotic resistant genes (ARGs) vary both specially and temporally in the Great Bay Estuary, as well as examining their presence in local oyster populations.
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UNH and Stonyfield Organic Strengthen Partnership

UNH and Stonyfield Organic Strengthen Partnership

A new direct marketing agreement rejuvenates decades-long private–public research and teaching connection in New Hampshire

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