Why Research at COLSA?

Why Research at COLSA?

  Work alongside our exceptional faculty on groundbreaking research and innovative solutions to complex global issues.

  Explore everything from biological systems, health and nutrition, genetics and biotechnology to agriculture profitability and sustainability, marine biology, environmental sciences and economic development.

  See first-hand why UNH has gained global recognition as a top-tier land, sea and space grant university.

  Learn on the front lines to create your own sustainable future.

A UNH student conducts research on trematode parasite presence in the three periwinkle species that inhabit the Isles of Shoals, and that same parasite in mummichog fish.
Small lumpfish look through the glass of their tank.
A graduate student shares her research at the UNH Graduate Research Conference
Undergraduate students work with a COLSA professor to identify birds in the field.

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jackson estuarine laboratory
Teaching & Research Facilities
Teaching & Research Facilities

The Jackson Estuarine Laboratory (pictured) is located on the shores of Great Bay Estuary, one of the largest estuaries in northern New England.

Meet Our Researchers, Discover Their Work

  • Sierra Rose Walsh
    Sierra 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
    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
    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
    Maggie Dillon
    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
    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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House sparrows may carry harmful bacteria on dairy farms

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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