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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Non-traditional student and BIO-SENS researcher earns national award for electrochemical biosensing work.Ryan Brown, a former science teacher and current UNH neuroscience student, was recognized at Pittcon 2025 for his research on electrochemical biosensors.Learn More -
Contributing to Water Quality Analysis at UNHHaley Sanborn is an intern and laboratory technician at the Water Quality Analysis Lab (WQAL) at the University of New Hampshire. She started her role in June 2024 and has been deeply involved in significant environmental research since.Learn More -
Pivotal Undergrad Research Experience Leads to Pursuit of Doctorate at DartmouthAllison Carl graduated in 2024 with a degree in biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology. She is now pursuing her doctorate in molecular and cellular biology at Dartmouth College.Learn More -
At work on a variety of agricultural research projects that benefit local and regional farmersBraden Foulks ’25 has been working with Professor Becky Sideman and Professor Iago Hale on their respective research.Learn More -
Working to improve the ecosystem of Great BayCaylin Grove is a genetics: genomics major from Hollis, New Hampshire, who is researching the presence of two diseases that affect oysters in Great Bay.Learn More
UNH Student Awarded Prestigious Graduate Fellowship
UNH Student Awarded Prestigious Graduate Fellowship
Others earned honorable mentions in an exceptionally competitive year
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