Physics

Artist depiction of MMS satellites

UNH Scientists Capture Space Energy Explosion

The journal Science has published results from the MMS satellite mission. Read More

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Margaret (Peggy) Ann Shea receives alumni award

Blazing the Trail

Margaret "Peggy" Ann Shea honored with CEPS Distinguished Alumni Award. Read More
The UNH campus at sunset

Faculty Honors

Six members of the faculty from CEPS, COLA, COLSA and UNH Law have received Presidential Chairs and Professorship Awards. Read More
Physics professor Jiadong Zang

Computing on the Head of a Pin

Physics professor Jiadong Zang has discovered a materials combination that could lead to tiny computers. Read More
Professor Ben Chandran at chalkboard

Fellow in Physics

UNH professor of physics Benjamin Chandran was named a Fellow of the American Physical Society. Read More

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