Impacts
The College of Life Sciences and Agriculture's (COLSA) 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.
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Neural oscillations in visual and auditory perceptionAs part of the NOVA lab, Sierra will be using neurophysiology to explore aspects of visual and auditory perception.Learn More -
Ocean Change and Species InteractionSophie'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.Learn More -
The cumulative impact of anthropogenic stressors on larval recruitment of blue musselsAbigail's research investigates the cumulative impact of water temperature and anthropogenic noise on the settlement behavior of larval blue mussels (Mytilus edulis).Learn More -
Effects of environmental stressors on Eastern oysters and aquacultureMaggie's research focuses on evaluating the effect of environmental stressors on Eastern oysters and potential impacts on aquacultureLearn More -
Antibiotic Resistance in New Hampshire WatershedsNatalie'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.Learn More
Can Birds Spread Harmful Bacteria on Dairy Farms?
Can Birds Spread Harmful Bacteria on Dairy Farms?
UNH researcher investigates whether sparrows increase dairy herd infection risks
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