Research
NSF Mid-Career Grant Backs UNH Research into Why Rural Youth Stay — or Leave
UNH researcher Cindy Hartman has received a prestigious NSF Mid-Career Advancement grant to study how rural New Hampshire youth view their futures. Her three-year project will explore the messages shaping students’ post-high school decisions, aiming to strengthen opportunities for young people to... Read More
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08/27/25(Buck)thorns in the Side of Northeast Woodlands
Research identifies the six most problematic invasive woody species in Northeast woodlands and lays the groundwork for more coordinated management... -
08/26/25UNH Launches Initiative to Improve Outcomes for STEM Ph.D. Students
UNH is one of 10 graduate schools nationwide to partner in a National Science Foundation grant aimed at improving outcomes for STEM Ph.D. students. -
08/26/25In Memoriam: Eric Lund
Eric Lund, a UNH research scientist who recently passed away, is being remembered as a dedicated space scientist and valued colleague. -
08/26/25The Research Behind New Hampshire’s Outdoor Recreational Experience
UNH recreation researchers help New Hampshire balance the economic benefits of booming outdoor recreation with challenges like overcrowding, climate...
Recent Stories
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03/14/24 - UNH Research Finds Simpler and Cost-Effective Forensics Test to Help Identify Touch DNATelevision dramas, like CSI and NCIS, make criminal investigations look easy. In real life, DNA testing can be challenging and requires expensive equipment, special facilities and... Read More -
03/13/24 - Alternative Syrups: What Are They and How Can They Improve Resiliency of Maple Syrup Industry?UNH doctoral candidate David Moore, a member of the Ecohydrology Lab at the UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, led research into best management practices for... Read More -
03/12/24 - Tracing Carbon Dioxide from the Atmosphere to the TreesA three-year research grant will allow UNH scientists to study a curious trend in New Hampshire's tree growth. Read More -
03/08/24 - State Taps UNH for NH Outdoor Recreation Management PlanUNH researchers conducted a survey on New Hampshire residents' relationship to outdoor recreation, in support of a statewide outdoor recreation plan. Read More -
03/08/24 - Extension Support Leads to Crop Aid for NH FarmersAfter freezes in February and May of 2023 that resulted in significant fruit crop loss, UNH Extension helped NH farmers get aid. Read More -
03/06/24 - Paul College Researchers Use AI to Evaluate Health News QualityCould machine learning models help the public better judge the quality of the health news they consume? Recent research by two University of New Hampshire professors suggests they... Read More -
03/06/24 - Improving Tools to Track Carbon EmissionsLearn how University of New Hampshire scientists have optimized CO2 sensors for moving water systems, offering better insight into greenhouse gas emissions from rivers and streams... Read More -
03/01/24 - Snow Depth a Key Factor in Regional Fox PopulationsDiscover how snow depth influences red fox populations in northern New England. UNH research reveals climate's pivotal role over prey availability and competition. Read More -
02/27/24 - Study Finds Fewer Noise Complaints in NYC Areas with Airbnb RentalsNew research shows that the growth of Airbnb properties in New York City residential neighborhoods is associated with fewer noise complaints. However, this average effect doesn't... Read More -
02/22/24 - Anthropology Researcher Helps Unearth Major Site in AndesUNH postdoctoral researcher Alex Putnam-Garcia was part of the team that excavated one of the earliest-known circular plaza sites in the Americas. Read More