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Hundreds of students will showcase their research in oral presentations, poster sessions, art exhibitions and concerts from April 26 - May 1 at both locations. The week-long conference features student work from all of UNH's schools and colleges and is open to the public. In addition, awards and scholarships will be presented throughout the week in various disciplines. Most of UNH's 10, 867 undergraduate students participate in faculty-guided, hands-on research as part of their collegiate experience. “UNH is small enough to offer personalized education in the liberal arts tradition, but also large enough, with several concentrated areas of research expertise, to offer very real research experiences,” says John Aber, vice president for research and public service. “This conference presents the fruit of that `right-sized' nature of the university. It is also a tribute to the quality and diligence of our students, and the dedication of our faculty and staff.” Student research projects are undertaken individually or collaboratively and mentored by a faculty member from conceptual design to finished presentation. A sampling of this year's topics include research that explores treatment of asthmatic children, FIRST Robotics, New Hampshire's food banks, animal livestock training in Tanzania, a fire-fighting robot, an investigation into how UNH can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the role of photography in the debate over drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The students' research contributes to their fields of study and often carries impact for the state of New Hampshire and beyond. “The University of New Hampshire offers a range of diverse opportunities for undergraduates to participate in original research, scholarship and creative work,” says Eleanor Abrams, associate professor of education and faculty fellow to the associate vice president for research and outreach scholarship. “These learning experiences give the students the knowledge they need to pursue graduate study and professional careers.” The conference is an opportunity for students and faculty to learn about each other's work and to make connections across disciplines. Parents receive a personal invitation to attend. State legislators are invited to spend Wednesday, April 28, discovering the world of research at UNH's Durham campus. The event is also an opportunity for high school students and their parents to visit the university and to experience innovative learning at its best.
Tuesday, April 27 Wednesday, April 28 9 a.m. - noon 11a.m. - 2 p.m. Noon - 1 p.m. 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
UNH - Manchester Undergraduate Research Conference Friday, April 30 9:30 a.m. - noon 9:30 a.m. - noon 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, May 1 Additional Events - Friday, May 7 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 8 p.m.
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