Why Research at COLSA?
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.
- New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station
- Hamel Center Research Opportunities
- Hubbard Center for Genome Studies
- New Hampshire Water Resources Research Center
- Brewing Science Laboratory
- Center of Integrated Biomedical and Bioengineering Research (CIBBR)
- Fairchild Dairy Teaching and Research Center
- Woodman Horticultural Research Farm
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.
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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
The Portsmouth Circle Farm: Samuel Whidden’s Enduring Legacy
The Portsmouth Circle Farm: Samuel Whidden’s Enduring Legacy
A bequest, a sale, a traffic circle and a profound benefit for UNH agricultural research and education
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