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A Novel Deliberative Multicriteria Evaluation Approach To Ecosystem Service Valuation, Georgia Mayrommati, Mark E. Borsuk, Richard B. Howarth

New Hampshire EPSCoR

Although efforts to address ecosystem services in decision making have advanced considerably in recent years, there remain challenges related to valuation. In particular, conventional economic approaches have been criticized for their inability to capture the collective nature of ecosystem services, for their emphasis on monetary metrics, and the difficulty of assessing the value of ecosystem services to future generations. We present a deliberative multicriteria evaluation (DMCE) method that combines the advantages of multicriteria decision analysis with a deliberation process that allows citizens and scientists to exchange knowledge and evaluate ecosystem services in a social context. Compared with previous applications we …

Strafford & Rockingham County 4-H 2026 Favorite Fall Foods Festival, Cooperative Extension

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Methodological Variations In Environmental Justice Screening Tools And Their Impact On Disadvantaged Community Designations, Thomas Robbins, Qingran Li, Stephen Bird

Faculty Publications

Government agencies in the United States have developed environmental justice screening tools (EJSTs) and designations to promote equitable distribution of benefits from environmental policies to disadvantaged communities (DACs). However, the methodological choices embedded in these tools, including the selection, weighting, and aggregation of environmental justice indicators, vary across EJSTs, and their implications for DAC designation outcomes are poorly understood. Here we systematically compare four EJSTs at the federal and state levels and show that these tools produce substantial variation in the DAC census tracts, with some tools emphasizing socioeconomic burdens while others prioritize environmental risks. Using quantitative regression models, we …

Fall 2026 Environmental Sciences Seminar Series, Jingyan Huang, Jingyan Huang

NRESS Seminars

This seminar presents a game-based social simulation of emergency response to water contamination, in which large language model (LLM) agents represent stakeholders with diverse roles, information, incentives, and constraints.

Through unfolding crisis scenario, the simulation explores how communication, coordination, and decision making shape collective outcomes under uncertainty. In this seminar, I will discuss the game’s design, the use of LLMs to model social interaction, and opportunities and limitations for research, training, and practical policy experimentation.

Research And Innovation Update, September 2, 2026, Office Of The Vice President For Research And Innovation

Office of Research, Economic Engagement and Outreach

No abstract provided.

Massachusetts Governor Healey: So-So Approval Ratings, Still Favored For Re-Election 8/27/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Half of Massachusetts residents approve of incumbent Democratic Governor Maura Healey's overall job performance, but majorities disapprove of her handling of housing and the cost of living, the two most important problems cited by Massachusetts residents. However, Healey holds wide leads over both Michael Minogue, the frontrunner for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, and Brian Shortsleeve in the November general election.

Pappas Support Slides, Cd1 Primaries Down To The Wire 8/26/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

First District Congressman Chris Pappas remains ahead in the race for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, but Karishma Manzur continues to close the gap, fueled by strong support from socialist and younger voters. Former Senator John E. Sununu continues to lead former Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown on the Republican side and is statistically tied with Pappas in a general election matchup. In the Democratic primary in New Hampshire's First Congressional District, Maura Sullivan and Stefany Shaheen are statistically tied, followed by Carleigh Beriont. Hollie Noveletsky and Anthony DiLorenzo are also statistically tied on the Republican side. In the Second …

North Country Career Expo Student Brochure, Cooperative Extension, Coos County, Ray Berthiaume

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Impacts Of Storms On Great Bay Water Quality And Estimating Discharge In Great Bay Tributaries, Jody D. Potter, William H. Mcdowell, Michelle Daley Shattuck, Kalle Matso

PREP Reports & Publications

No abstract provided.

2026 Deerfield Fair 4-H Exhibit Building Premium Book, Extension

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

2026 Deerfield Fair 4-H Animal Premium Book, Extension

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Community Business Engagement Program Report Exeter Nh July 2026, Nate Bernitz, John Christ, Patricia Prescott, Extension Community & Economic Development

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Hillsborough County Advisory Council July 2026 Meeting Minutes, Extension

Advisory Council

No abstract provided.

Aoc & Buttigieg Lead Dem Field, Vance & Rubio Lead Gop Field In 2028 New Hampshire Presidential Primaries 7/22/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez heads the field of prospective Democratic candidates in the 2028 New Hampshire presidential primary, followed closely by former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. Ocasio-Cortez draws much of her support from self-described socialists and progressives, while support for Buttigieg is spread about evenly among progressives, liberals, and moderates. Vice President JD Vance continues to lead on the Republican side, though Secretary of State Marco Rubio has closed the gap significantly over the past few months. Vance's support comes mainly from conservatives while Rubio gets more of his support from moderates and libertarians. Two-thirds of likely Republican …

Vermont Divided On Scott's Job Performance As Vt Dems Undecided On Candidate To Face Him 7/21/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Vermont Governor Phil Scott’s job approval ratings have declined in recent months, but he still leads his two potential Democratic challengers in the November election. A majority of likely Democratic primary voters are undecided about which Democratic candidate for governor they prefer, with progressives and socialists slightly favoring Amanda Janoo and moderates and liberals slightly favoring Aly Richards. Former Lieutenant Governor Molly Gray continues to lead the Democratic field to take on incumbent Republican John Rodgers. Gray and two other Democratic candidates lead Rodgers in prospective general election matchups. Gerald Malloy has built a clear lead over fellow Republican Mark …

Leadership In Higher Education Amid Demographic Shifts: Implications Of Campus Event Management, Marrissa J. Williams

M.S. in Leadership

This study focuses on how demographic shifts within higher education have influenced leadership practices, specifically within enrollment management and campus event programming. As student populations become increasingly diverse, institutions are challenged to change their recruitment, engagement, and support strategies to meet the needs of first-generation, low-income, and non-traditional learners. The research explores the role of leadership in shaping these responses, with a focus on how decisions related to admissions events, like campus visits, outreach initiatives, and multicultural programming, have contributed to student engagement and enrollment outcomes. Using a qualitative approach grounded in the analysis of peer-reviewed articles and case studies, …

Barry Conservation Camp Family Guide, Andy Schafermeyer

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Leadership Communication And Organizational Trust On Psychological Safety And Employee Voice In Healthcare Organizations, Crystal D. Smith

M.S. in Leadership

Healthcare organizations operate in increasingly complex environments where effective communication, employee engagement, and patient safety are essential to organizational success. Despite the importance of employee voice, many healthcare professionals hesitate to express concerns, report errors, or share ideas for improvement because of perceived interpersonal and organizational risks. This study examines how leadership communication and organizational trust influence psychological safety and employee voice within healthcare organizations. Using a qualitative literature review, the study synthesizes scholarly research from healthcare leadership, organizational behavior, organizational psychology, healthcare management, and patient safety. The review explores major themes, including psychological safety, leadership communication, organizational trust, employee …

4-H At The Hopkinton State Fair 2026, Alison Coleman

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Staying Safe In The Heat: What Can Be Learned From The World Cup's Hydration Breaks, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Cultural Effectiveness In Early Care And Education Systems In New Hampshire Project Summary, Evan England

New Hampshire Early Care and Education Research Consortium

No abstract provided.

July 2026 Nh Ece Research Consortium Newsletter, Jess Carson, Evan England, Harshita Sarup

New Hampshire Early Care and Education Research Consortium

The July 2026 NH ECE Research Consortium Newsletter includes a link to the newly released statewide ECE research agenda. Also find the latest research publications, Consortium resources, upcoming events, opportunities, and more.

4-H Premium List - Lancaster Fair 2026, Christine Whiting

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

2026 Hillsborough County Fair 4-H Animal Shows Book, Carrie A. Finke

UNH Cooperative Extension

2026 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR

4-H ANIMAL SHOWS

Entries will be submitted through 4-H Zsuite https://4h.zsuite.org/. Due August 29th Late entries by permission only.

All classes and show days/times are subject to change.

Contact the 4-H Office with questions, [email protected] or 603-641-6060.

Camping is limited and must be reserved in advance through https://www.hcafair.org/4hstore (contact the 4-H office for password)

Breakfast: Thank you to our generous donors & volunteers who will provide breakfast for 4-H members participating in the Hillsborough County Fair on Saturday & Sunday from 7am-9am.  Please see your Superintendent for your ticket.

Animal Olympics: Sunday afternoon. …

The Rise Of Options Contracts In Sports, The Post-Murphy Regulatory Conundrum, And Implications On Federalism, Scott Barboza

UNH Sports Law Review

The Supreme Court’s decision in Murphy v. N.C.A.A. dismantled the federal prohibition on state-authorized sports betting and returned its primary regulatory authority over to the states. Following Murphy, states adopted widely varying sports-betting regimes. At the same time, advances in financial technology and the growing popularity of prediction markets created a new form of event-based speculation operating outside the traditional sportsbook model. Platforms such as Kalshi began offering “yes-no” contracts tied to sporting outcomes through federally regulated exchanges overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, framing such products not as wagers, but as financial derivatives governed by the Commodity Exchange …

New Playbook: How The Modern College Sports Legal Landscape Shapes The Women Athlete Experience And Future, Hannah Martin

UNH Sports Law Review

This Article examines how the emergence of Name, Image, and Likeness (“NIL”) rights and the approval of the House settlement have transformed the experience and future of women college athletes. For the first time in modern college athletics, athletes are permitted to profit from their personal brands through endorsements, sponsorships, social media promotions, and institutional revenue-sharing opportunities. These developments have created unprecedented visibility and economic opportunity for women athletes, particularly in sports such as basketball, gymnastics, and volleyball, where athletes have demonstrated significant commercial value and audience engagement. At the same time, the rapid commercialization of college sports has introduced …

Immigration Law Meets College Athlete Pay: How U.S. Immigration Law Excludes International College Athletes From The Compensation Revolution, Jeff Justiz

UNH Sports Law Review

When the House v. NCAA settlement authorized up to $20.5 million in annual direct revenue-sharing payments to college athletes, it resolved one century-old injustice and quietly created another. For the approximately 15,000 international student-athletes competing on F-1 visas, the same payments that enrich their domestic teammates may constitute unauthorized employment under federal immigration law, threatening deportation and visa revocation. This Note argues that the House settlement has exposed a structural collision between NCAA compensation policy and F-1 immigration doctrine that existing visa categories – the P-1A, the O-1, and various permanent-residency pathways – are individually incapable of resolving. Using Poa …

Guide To Conservation Easement Sections, Sara Callaghan

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Institutional Influences And The Governance And Administration Of The Programa Produtor De Água Payment For Ecosystem Services Program In Brazil, Thomas G. Safford

Faculty Publications

Payment-for-Ecosystem-Services (PES) has been promoted as an innovative approach to environmental governance capable of simultaneously advancing conservation and sustainable development objectives. While studies commonly assess the ecological and economic performance of PES schemes, less attention has been given to their organizational and administrative effectiveness. This study examines these governance dimensions of one of Latin America’s most prominent PES initiatives—the Water Producer Program (WPP) in Brazil. Drawing on a meta-synthesis of 125 publications, the analysis investigates how regulative, normative, and cultural-cognitive institutional forces shaped WPP implementation. Guided by neo-institutional theory and institutional bricolage, findings show that WPP governance operated through hybrid …

University Of New Hampshire Dean's List For Spring 2026 Semester, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.