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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Northwest Atlantic Phocids in the AnthropoceneJess examines the anthropogenic impacts on seals in the Gulf of Maine, using survey data and acoustic recordings to better understand these impacts.Learn More -
Bearded seals and climate change in AlaskaRachel's work involves using bioacoustics (passive acoustic monitoring) and environmental sea ice data to understand shifts in bearded seal breeding phenology and calling behavior in relation to climate change in Alaska.Learn More -
Bullfrog Vocalization Study: A Zoological AnalysisAlex Zager, a zoology major, explores bullfrog vocalizations and the effects of temperature on their activity during mating season.Learn More -
Zoology Research: Giraffe Vocalizations StudyDiscover COLSA student Jocelyn Brierley's research on giraffe vocalizations and behavior in response to noise at the Potawatomi Zoo.Learn More -
Characterizing Moose Vocalizations for Passive Acoustic MonitoringOlivia Boyan is a zoology major from Hartford, Connecticut. COLSA: Tell us about your research in as non-technical language as possible. Olivia Boyan: For our research, we’re seeking to quantitatively characterize moose vocalizations to use for a passive acoustic detector, which can monitor populations without physically disturbing their…Learn More
Estrogen in Clover?
Estrogen in Clover?
UNH scientists study how phytoestrogens in different forage crops are impacted by extreme weather
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