Biological Sciences
COLSA Faculty Spotlight: Adam Brockett
Adam Brockett did not grow up thinking that he would become a scientist. In sixth grade, he argued with conviction against the idea, announcing to his parents that history and music would be his focus. Years later, a book, “This Is Your Brain on Music,” shifted the axis. Read More-
03/24/25
UNH Scientists Helping Address Threats to a Critical Wildlife Refuge
A team of scientists from the Âé¶ąapp are collaborating with Ducks Unlimited in an innovative effort to restore salt marsh... -
12/16/24
Phytoplankton Monitoring in Gulf of Maine as a Signal of Climate Change Impacts
UNH researchers study phytoplankton dynamics in the Gulf of Maine to understand climate change impacts, marine biodiversity shifts, and sustainable... -
11/01/24
Innovations in New Hampshire Aquaculture
Discover how aquaculture research supported by the New HampshireĚýAgricultural Experiment Station is advancing sustainability, from oyster health... -
07/25/24
Optimizing Lumpfish Rearing
UNH research shows that adjusting light and density in lumpfish hatcheries reduces aggression, enhancing their role in controlling sea lice in salmon...
Recent Stories
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05/20/16 - Bio Student Bruce Rheaume Shares Past, Hopes for Future in Commencement AddressBruce Rheaume, 2016Ěýgraduate of the biological sciences program, delivered the student address at UNH Manchester's 31stĚýannual commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 19. Read More
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05/17/16 - Under the SeaBiological sciences students Bruce Rheaume and Scott Mithoefer recently had their genomic research on deep-sea bacteria published in Genome Announcements, a peer-reviewed journal... Read More
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05/11/16 - Biology Student Bruce Rheaume Named Student Speaker at UNH Manchester’s 2016 Commencement CeremonyBruce Rheaume of Litchfield, a graduating senior in UNH Manchester’sĚýBiological Sciences program, will be the student speaker at the college’s 31st annualĚýcommencement ceremonyĚýon... Read More
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04/20/16 - Concussion ResearchEmma Gootee, a sophomore in the biological sciences program, presented her research on mild traumatic brain injury at the Cognitive Aging Conference in Atlanta on April 15. Read More
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04/11/16 - Patricia Halpin Receives Presidents' Good Steward AwardCampus Compact for New HampshireĚýhasĚýawarded the 2016ĚýPresidents' Good Steward Award to Patricia Halpin, assistant professor of biological science at UNH Manchester. Read More
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04/07/16 - From Service to Science: Marine Shares Path to CollegeAfter earning his diploma from Goffstown High School, Tim Labonville did what many high school graduates do, and went off to college. Two years in, he decided he wanted to serve... Read More
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04/02/16 - Research on the BrainThe research opportunities for students at UNH's campus in Manchester begin with the encouragement of the faculty. In the short timeĚýDr. Daniel SeichepineĚýhas been at UNH... Read More
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04/02/16 - Brain Injury Research Leads Bio Major to Speaking Opportunity at Medical ConferenceBiology major Kyle Vynorius has worked closely with Psychology Professor Dr. Daniel Seichepine on a research project spanning over two years, studying the effects of mild... Read More
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03/17/16 - From Learning to Teaching: Bio Major Takes Capstone to Elementary SchoolFor her senior capstone project, Franceska Balle has brought her knowledge and experience in biological sciences to Manchester's Bakersville Elementary School. Alongside Patricia... Read More
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03/14/16 - Community, Learning and Leadership: Bio Major Shares Her ExperienceAfter graduating from Manchester Memorial High School in 2013, Jenna Greer knew she wanted to go to college close to home. Now in her junior year, the biological sciences major... Read More