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Third Radiation Belt Discovered With UNH-led Instrument Suite

Although scientists involved in NASA’s Van Allen Probes mission were confident they would eventually be able to rewrite the textbook on Earth’s twin radiation belts, getting material for the new edition just two days after launch was surprising, momentous, and gratifying. (02-28-13) Read >>>

‘New Hampshire Inspires Innovation’ Hosts Workshop for Science & Tech Companies to Learn About Federal Funding

New Hampshire Inspires Innovation will offer a one-day Small Business Innovation Research National Science Foundation Proposal Workshop for early-stage science and technology companies that want more information about the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. (02-28-13) Read >>>

Catholic Scholar Available to Discuss Papacy and American Catholics

Michele Dillon, a scholar of Catholicism and professor of sociology at the University of New Hampshire, is available to comment on the election of the new pope, key issues facing the Roman Catholic Church and the next pope, and how American Catholics view the papacy. She also can discuss Pope Benedict’s legacy and how he was thought of by the laity. (02-27-13) Read >>>

UNH Hosts N.H. Women in Politics Event March 6

The state of New Hampshire made history last fall when it became the first state with an all-female Congressional delegation. This March, the University of New Hampshire will celebrate this milestone as part of Women’s History Month. (02-27-13) Read >>>

UNH Researchers Contribute to First Sequence of Lamprey Genome

New genomic work by University of New Hampshire researchers sheds light on the evolutionary connection between a jawless, fish-like parasite with a tooth-lined suction cup for a mouth and humans. UNH professor of biochemistry Stacia Sower and colleagues in the Center for Molecular and Comparative Endocrinology she directs contributed to the sequencing of the sea lamprey genome. This major breakthrough in vertebrate evolution is reported in the recent issue of the journal Nature Genetics. (02-25-13) Read >>>

UNH Hosts Campus Conversation on Sustainable Investing March 4

Sustainable investing at the University of New Hampshire will be the focus of a campus conversation Monday, March 4, 2013, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Huddleston Ballroom. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the event is free and open to the public. (02-25-13) Read >>>

Communities, Health, Transportation: March 6 Science Café Connects the Dots

The intertwined subjects of sustainable communities, public health, and transportation are the subject of the next Science Cafe at the Portsmouth Brewery Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at 6 p.m. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for food and drinks. University of New Hampshire public health professor Semra Aytur; Cyndy Carlson, an engineer and professor of environmental science at New England College; and Plymouth State University professor of environmental science and policy Shannon Rogers are the speakers. (02-22-13) Read >>>

UNH Forest Watch: Record White Pine Needle Loss in 2010

For two years, people in northern New England have reported seeing unusually large numbers of white pine needles piled up along sidewalks and roadways. Data released this week by the University of New Hampshire’s Forest Watch program show that 2010 marked the first time in 20 years of the program’s observations that white pines did not retain important older needles. (02-21-13) Read >>>

UNH Hospitality Management Students Spice Up the Conversation with ‘Dash’ Gourmet Dinner March 22 and 23

The University of New Hampshire Department of Hospitality Management will host the “Dash” Gourmet Dinner Friday, March 22, and Saturday, March 23, 2013, which will feature an evening of fine cuisine showcasing culinary seasonings inspired by a diverse array of aromatic herbs and spices. (02-21-13) Read >>>

UNH Announces Winner of First Woodward International Playwriting Prize

The University of New Hampshire Department of Theatre and Dance announces that the winning play of the first Woodward International Playwriting Prize is “Sila” by Canadian playwright Chantal Bilodeau.

(02-20-13) Read >>>