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Harnessing the Power of the Sea for Renewable Energy

Could the famously predictable tides provide reliable power to coastal communities? What if the same waves that induce queasiness made aquaculture more productive?

The UNH-led Atlantic Marine Energy Center (AMEC) is developing the technology and skills that will unlock the power of the sea as a renewable source of energy. A new $12 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will advance these efforts by funding research, facilities and workforce development for the marine energy industry.

Bauer Recognized for Research Achievement by American Chemical Society

Christopher Bauer, professor of chemistry at UNH, has been honored with the prestigious American Chemical Society’s Achievement in Research for the Teaching and Learning of Chemistry award. This accolade celebrates his significant contributions to experimental research, enhancing our understanding of chemical pedagogy and improving chemistry education.

Move-In Days 2024 Welcome Wildcats to Campus

Students and their families flooded campus with energy and emotion during move-in days, marking the official end of summer vacation and the start of the fall semester. The whole campus was bustling as new and returning Wildcat were greeted by enthusiastic volunteers and a host of guests, including President Elizabeth Chilton. We were there to capture all of the action, including the highlights in the video above.

Going Pro

Dylan Laube ’23 didn’t have to weave through much on-field traffic during the 30-minute media session after the first day of practice at the Reese’s Senior Bowl, an annual all-star showcase of NFL draft prospects. As hordes of reporters flocked to players more established on the national stage, Laube walked across the field in relative anonymity.

New Initiatives Aimed at Creating Experiential Opportunities for All UNH Students

Seventy-eight percent of undergraduate students at UNH completed at least one internship prior to graduation, according to the most recent First Destination survey. Where some might see a measure in which UNH is outpacing the national average, the team in the Career and Professional Success (CaPS) office sees almost a quarter of the undergrad population available for an opportunity.

UNH Ocean Mappers Make History Navigating North Greenland Arctic

Scientists from the 鶹app have made history as part of a team aboard the Swedish icebreaker ODEN, which is the first vessel to navigate the remote and icy Victoria Fjord in North Greenland and collect data in this uncharted area. The information they are gathering will provide insight into the rapid melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet and enhance scientists’ understanding of the effects of climate change on global sea-level rise.

SHARPP Unveils New Name

Among the first things to land on the desk of Rachel Stewart as they settled into a new role as director of UNH’s Sexual Harassment & Rape Prevention Program (SHARPP) in October 2022 was a formidably thick manilla folder simply labeled “Name Change.”

“In it was pages of feedback from previous staff teams who had begun the conversation about our name but never gotten anywhere with it,” Stewart says.