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Shoals Marine Laboratory Offers Mom An Island Garden Adventure, Robbin Ray

Media Relations

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Six In Ten In Nh Believe Trump Committed A Crime & Half Expect At Least One Conviction In Cases Against Him 4/18/2023, Unh Survey Center

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Six in ten New Hampshire residents believe former President Donald Trump committed a crime in at least one of the cases against him and half of state residents expect at least one case will result in a conviction. However, most say that Trump's indictment in a case concerning "hush money" payments in 2016 will not affect their chances of voting for him in the future.

Annual Graduate Research Conference Continues To Build Momentum, Sarah Earle

UNH Today Archive

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Media Availability: British Historian To Comment On Coronation Of King Charles Iii, Robbin Ray

Media Relations

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Exploring The Effects Of School Curriculum On Adolescents With Eating Disorders, Gary Von George

M.S. in Health Care Management

This project explores the relationship between school curriculum and the development of eating disorders among adolescents. It examines the perspectives of eating disorders advocates to shed light on how educational institutions can contribute positively to promoting a healthy body image and preventing the onset of eating disorders through early intervention. By analyzing the available literature and incorporating insights from advocates, this project will compare a New Hampshire school system curriculum and provide recommendations to the school system for implementing education strategies that foster body positivity and mental well-being among their students.

A video recording of this presentation is available here.

Searching For Control Of The Bacillus Subtilis Spore Surface, Charlotte Thomas

Inquiry Journal Spring 2023

Proteins are involved in an endless number of biological processes. However, their utility in engineering and medical purposes is limited by their fragility outside of their native environment. One method that scientists have developed to remedy this is by genetically engineering the bacterial spores of Bacillus subtilis to present the proteins of interest on their surface. In summer 2022, with funding from the Research Experience and Apprenticeship Program (REAP) at UNH, I performed research that aimed to improve this technique. Our goal was to further develop a system to control the amount of protein expressed on the surface of the …

The Battle Against "Ecology Nuts": An Examination Of Olympic Oil Refinery Proponents, Samantha Dinatale

Inquiry Journal Spring 2023

In the early 1970s, the United States was facing an oil embargo that sparked concern in citizens across the nation. In 1973, as the winter months were approaching, gasoline prices continued to skyrocket and rationing heating oil was highly encouraged. Americans struggled to adjust to such abrupt changes after having essentially unrestricted access to petroleum supplies. During this crisis, Aristotle Onassis swooped in and proposed to construct a massive oil refinery on the seacoast of New Hampshire. This plant, his team promised, would bring an abundance of fuel, jobs, and tax revenue to the area. However, a vast number of …

Cardiorespiratory And Metabolic Responses To Low-Intensity Blood Flow Restricted Running, Violet Sullivan

Inquiry Journal Spring 2023

Competitive long-distance running can result in overuse injuries which may hinder participation and success. Reducing running frequency and intensity can lead to detraining, meaning losing fitness. Blood flow restricted exercise is a rehabilitative training method wherein a pressurized cuff is applied to the upper portion of the upper or lower extremities, reducing blood flow. Blood flow restriction can be applied to low-intensity aerobic exercise such as running or walking and may elicit higher cardiorespiratory and metabolic responses than training without blood flow restriction, though still lower than that of high-intensity training. For this reason, runners could benefit from low-intensity blood …

01 7700 Closeout Procedures_Project Record Documents, Stephanie L. Weatherbee

Chapter 2 – Project Process

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Influence Of Dissolved Oxygen On The Degradation And Transformation Of Netfose Within A Secondary Wastewater Treatment Bioreactor System, Alexis Eaton

Inquiry Journal Spring 2023

With funding from a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF), I studied how dissolved oxygen levels influence the degradation and transformation of N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamido ethanol (NEtFOSE) during wastewater treatment. NEtFOSE is a toxic compound used to make protective paper coatings. It has a tendency to degrade and transform into even more harmful perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances such as perfluorooctanesulfonate, also referred to as PFOS, under certain environmental conditions. The goal was to build a semi-permeable membrane bioreactor that could be placed in the secondary treatment basin of Exeter, New Hampshire’s wastewater treatment plant and used to safely evaluate this toxic compound’s …

Engineering Analysis Of Siege Engines In The First Crusade, Ian Lindberg

Inquiry Journal Spring 2023

The First Crusade was a critically important period in European and Middle Eastern history, and in nearly a millennium since its conclusion, many have sought to understand the military campaign that formed the heart of the Crusade. Crucial to understanding this campaign that saw the Crusaders defeat the Muslim forces in the Levant is understanding the sieges which made up the majority of decisive engagements. Previous analyses on these sieges have been missing an important component: an accurate understanding of the siege engines that the Crusaders successfully used to turn the sieges in their favor. During the summer of 2022, …

Spring 2023 Inquiry Journal: Editorial Staff And Table Of Contents, Brigid C. Casellini

Inquiry Journal Spring 2023

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Agritourism Assessment Tool, Gail Mcwilliam Jellie, Extension Community & Economic Development

UNH Cooperative Extension

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Nh Research Finds Affordability And Lack Of Openings Obstacles To Child Care, Erika Mantz

Media Relations

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New Hampshire Parents Use Child Care But Seek More Options, Jess Carson, Sarah Boege

Carsey Publications

In this brief, authors Jess Carson and Sarah Boege describe child care use and gaps among respondents to the 2022 New Hampshire Preschool Development Grant Family Needs Assessment Survey. The authors report that three-quarters of responding parents with children under age five had searched for child care in the past 12 months; half reported that their search was difficult, with a lack of openings as the main challenge. Despite these difficulties, three-quarters of respondents with young children reported using some form of regular child care. However, four out of five parents who used care rated their child care arrangement as …

Supportive Program Strengths And Gaps For New Hampshire Families: "Just Enough Money To Barely Pay For Most Things", Sarah Boege, Jess Carson

Carsey Publications

In this brief, authors Sarah Boege and Jess Carson describe child and family program use and gaps among respondents to the 2022 New Hampshire Preschool Development Grant Family Needs Assessment Survey. Parents with children under age nine were asked about programs to help meet family food needs and to support child development and education. The authors find that nearly half of parent respondents used at least one of the programs in question, with the National School Lunch Program having the widest reach. Responding parents were generally familiar with food assistance programs, but less familiar with child development and education programs. …

Most Vermonters Approve Of Biden's Handling Of Ukraine But Are Divided On Increasing Aid 3/24/2023, Unh Survey Center

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Nearly two-thirds of Vermont residents approve of how President Joe Biden is handling the war in Ukraine. Three in ten Vermonters expect Ukraine to win the war and take back all of its territory. Although nearly two-thirds of Vermonters are worried about a direct confrontation between Russia and the U.S. in the near future, state residents consider China to be the greatest foreign threat to the United States by far.

Unh Announces Launch Of Hamel Honors And Scholars College With $20m Gift, Erika Mantz

Media Relations

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Vermonters Say Housing Most Serious Problem In State; Majority Favor Extending Homeless Housing Program 3/23/2023, Unh Survey Center

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One-third of Vermont residents say housing is the most important problem facing the state and a majority support extending emergency housing for the homeless in motels. On other issues, majorities support raising the marriage age to 18 and making at least 10% of new recreational trails accessible to the disabled. Residents are divided over banning recreational trapping except in specific circumstances. Governor Scott's approval rating has fallen since November, particularly among Republicans, though he remains a popular governor.

Approval Of Biden's Handling Of Ukraine Jumps In Nh But Many Fear Direct Confrontation With Russia 3/22/2023, Unh Survey Center

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A majority of New Hampshire residents approve of how President Joe Biden is handling the war in Ukraine, significantly higher than in the summer of 2022. A plurality expect the war in Ukraine to end with a compromise, while a quarter expect Ukraine to take back all of its territory. Although more than two-thirds of Granite Staters are worried about a direct confrontation between Russia and the U.S. in the near future, state residents consider China to be the greatest foreign threat to the United States by far.

Unh Announces Commencement Speakers Across Its Campuses, Erika L. Mantz

Media Relations

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Granite Staters Split On Parental Bill Of Rights; Housing Most Important Problem Facing State 3/21/2023, Unh Survey Center

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New Hampshire residents are divided in supporting proposed “Parental Bill of Rights” legislation. However, most Granite Staters agree with some rights included in the legislation, including the right for parents to consent to all medical treatments for their child, inspection of educational materials, and to know if their child identifies as a different name or gender at school. A slim plurality oppose a separate proposal to ban gender-affirmative care for minors in the state. One-third of Granite Staters say that housing is the most important problem facing the state, an all-time high. Chris Sununu is still viewed positively as governor.

Experts Available To Comment On Climate Change And Urgency Of Environmental Concerns, Robbin Ray

Media Relations

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Local Civic Health: A Guide To Building Community And Bridging Divides, Quixada Moore-Vissing, Carrie Portrie, Michele Holt-Shannon, Bruce L. Mallory, Jess Carson, Daniel Bromberg, Sarah Boege, Carly Prescott, Steph Mcnally, Mikayla Townsend

Carsey Publications

In the same way that doctors conduct an annual check-up to assess our health, we can collect information to assess the civic health of our communities. Civic health includes factors such as how much people trust each other, show up at public meetings, get involved, vote, and help out neighbors.

This seven-part guide is designed to help people at the local level collect data to better understand what factors bring people together or push them apart. This information can help communities to thrive and strengthen democracy at the local level.

The guide includes exercises around mapping the different populations who …

Media Advisory: Unh Carsey School Unveils Toolkit To Assess Civic Health, Erika L. Mantz

Media Relations

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Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach Update, March 8, 2023, Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach

Office of Research, Economic Engagement and Outreach

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Child Care Investments And Policies In The Upper Valley, In The Pandemic And Beyond: “People Have To Hurry Because This Arpa Funding Isn’T Going To Last Forever”, Sarah Boege, Jess Carson, Kamala Nasirova

Carsey Publications

In this brief, the authors illustrate New Hampshire and Vermont’s different responses to supporting the early childhood education and care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic and examine the limited publicly available data on pandemic relief funds through the lens of the interstate Upper Valley region. While data limitations preclude the authors from identifying which child care pandemic relief programs worked best and for whom, the authors find spatial and program type differences in relief receipt. Using data from interviews with early childhood educators in the Upper Valley, the authors identify the role that temporary relief funds have played in keeping …

Spring 2023 B Impact Clinic Cohort Announced, Sustainability Institute

Sustainability Institute Blog

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Spring 2023 B Impact Clinic Cohort Announced, Sustainability Institute

Sustainability Institute Blog

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Convergence: Eos News And Updates, March 2023, Unh Institute For The Study Of Earth, Oceans And Space

Convergence: EOS News and Updates

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