School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering

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UNH Partnership Helping NH High Schoolers Build and Race Submarines

In a high school garage turned engineering lab, UNH President Elizabeth Chilton recently met with a team of scuba-certified students at Sanborn Regional High School (SRHS) who are building and racing human-powered submarines — thanks in part to a unique partnership with UNH. Read More

Recent Stories

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    - Research Snapshot: ASV BEN
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    - No Boat Necessary
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    - Sea Change
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    - Dropping Anchor at UNH
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    - Liking Lumpfish
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  • Jennifer Miksis-Olds aboard an ocean-going research vessel.
    - Can You Hear Me Now?
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    - Excellence in Citations
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    - Seas the Day
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    - Hydrographic Honor
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    - Geophysical Fellows
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