Research made delicious
Taste of COLSA brings the college’s work to life through food, community, and hands-on discovery. From research-grown ingredients to conversations with the students and scientists behind them, this event offers a glimpse into how COLSA’s impact can be seen, shared, and even tasted. Read more
Research brief: Building a resilient food system
Analena Bruce, assistant professor of agriculture, nutrition, and food systems, led research that explored the perceived obstacles to local food acquisition and consumption and developed strategies for engaging stakeholders and the public to address the issues. Read more
Research brief: Securing our energy future
New Hampshire residents have among the highest electricity costs in the U.S., but below average reliability. An emerging UNH research program funded by the NH Agricultural Experiment Station is making it its mission to overcome the problem. Read more
Research brief: Beech leaf disease threatens NH forests
Beech leaf disease may be the biggest problem facing New Hampshire forests that you’ve never heard of. Read more
New & noteworthy
Dual majors join COLSA, the new geospatial science M.S. program, and the medical laboratory science B.S. earns reaccreditation. Read more
Sweet success
Stark Farm is one of the few producers of organic pick-your-own blueberries in New England. It enriches the greater community and serves as a real-world classroom. But it would be none of those things if not for critical help from Extension specialists. Read more
Peer-led team learning
An innovative approach to learning that brings students together in small, collaborative groups is helping students In large introductory STEM courses. Read more
Why do we lose cognitive ability as we age?
About two-thirds of Americans experience at least some cognitive impairment by the time they reach age 70. Recent research clarifies part of this neuroscience puzzle by revealing that two different types of cognitive abilities — those acquired through lifelong experiences and those developed to adapt to new information — exhibit different levels of decline as we age. Read more
Got a gardening question? Don't ask Siri, ask Thelma!
Thelma Brown, a UNH master gardener, volunteers for the Yard and Garden Infoline at UNH Extension’s Education Center in Goffstown. Read more
Safer Roads, Connected Habitats
UNH-led research is helping New Hampshire reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions by identifying hotspots and enhancing animal-friendly crossings statewide. Read more
Mapping change
Last summer, a three-student interdisciplinary team from COLSA and the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences traded the classroom for Cambodia’s Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary to tackle issues related to deforestation and sustainability. Read more
An enduring connection to UNH and the land
Glenn Coppelman ’76G reflects on the power of giving back and the importance of environmental stewardship. Read more
Feeding families, fueling good health
UNH researchers are working to uncover barriers to SNAP in the Granite State. Read more
Celebrating 25 years of EcoQuest: Aotearoa
Every year since 1999, students from UNH and other universities have gone to Aotearoa to participate in the Ecology in Action program. In partnership with UNH, the EcoQuest Centre for Indigeneity, Ecology and Creativity (formerly the EcoQuest Education Centre) has welcomed more than 1,200 students for immersion in field research, ecology, and Māori culture. Read more
Alumni Spotlight: Christopher Meaney '00
After Christopher Meaney ’00 received his bachelor’s degree in environmental conservation and sustainability from UNH, he earned his Master of Environmental Management degree from Yale University. He is now a project leader with the Gulf of Maine Coastal Program. Read more
UNH researchers uncover a gut-level clue to opioid addition risk
Despite their wide use and effectiveness, opioid pain medications carry a risk of addiction. Cheryl Whistler, professor of molecular, cellular, and biomedical sciences, is investigating why opioid response and addiction susceptibility differs between individuals and whether microbes in our guts play a role. Read more
The Forestry Field Activity Center at the Thompson School
The new Forestry Field Activity Center at the Thompson School (Forestry FACTS) aims to deepen that understanding of the thoughtful, long-term management that keeps forests healthy, productive, and resilient. Read more
