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City-Wide Emergency Radio System Upgrade, Karen Smith

M. S. in Project Management

Every city wants and needs a functional, reliable radio system that allows for interoperability across multiple departments. Improved radio communication will help with emergency responders, but also school officials, water department, traffic control. Throughout the course of an extreme event, it can be crucial that these resources have rapid and immediate communication channels. Implementing an upgraded radio system that allows for redundancy, interoperability, and scalability for performance updates over many years to come will benefit the departments as well as citizens and visitors to the area. Our consulting firm was tasked with researching the needs of the city, identifying the …

Our Happily Ever After, Matthew Joyal

M. S. in Project Management

Event planning, in many ways, is the same as any other project. Both have a valuable team, lists of deadlines, road bumps, and the overwhelming feeling of accomplishment when it is all over. One of the biggest events to plan is a wedding. Although every type of wedding is unique in its own way, the average wedding takes approximately twelve to eighteen months to plan. This can be a huge undertaking for many individuals who still keep to their regular schedules. This is where event planners come in. An event or wedding planner is a professional who assists with the …

Convergence: Eos News And Updates, April 2021, Unh Institute For The Study Of Earth, Oceans And Space

Convergence: EOS News and Updates

No abstract provided.

Student Leadership Development: Assessing The Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic, David Mckillop

M.S. in Leadership

The purpose of this research is to provide an understanding of how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced the development of student leaders within institutions of higher education. While we understand on a surface level the impact the pandemic has had on overall social, economic, and interpersonal commonalities, it is important to investigate how these disruptions impact the future of our society. Student leadership development is essential in ensuring that society be left in the hands of leaders who are confident in their abilities. Key concepts related to this study include student leadership development pre- and during the pandemic; how those …

Remote Work: Building A Framework For Success, Charmane Sablock

M.S. in Leadership

The recent COVID19 pandemic has turned the word remote work into a business buzz phrase. While some businesses embraced remote work before the pandemic, many organizations needed to make quick decisions implementing a remote workforce as the pandemic unfolded and required them to send employees home to work during Stay at Home orders to insure employee safety through social distancing. This research is focused on both the advantages and disadvantages of implementing a remote work model within an organization. While there are studies reporting aspects of employee performance that improved, there were also challenges noted with performance of individuals and …

2021 Inquiry Journal: Abstracts, Brigid C. Casellini

Inquiry Journal Spring 2021

No abstract provided.

Foundational Leadership: Building Our Non-Commissioned Officers, Brandt Hudson

M.S. in Leadership

This research is a look into the leadership training model provided to Junior Enlisted Marines. It reviews the eight aspects of Leadership the Marine Corps requires its leader to know, and it expects senior leaders to teach. In a review of Marine Corps publications, books on great leaders, after-action of past battles, a survey of junior leaders, and a review into current business organizations' leadership practice. A strong argument can be made for the potential improvement to the model the Marine Corps uses.

A video recording of this presentation is available here.

Leadership Initiatives For Trio Student Support Services Eligible Participants, Kyle Somma

M.S. in Leadership

This research will examine the best practices for TRIO Student Support Services professionals to deliver and support TRIO Student Support Services participants in their leadership development. TRIO Student Support Services participants come to higher education institutes with barriers that inhibit their academic and leadership development. Through partnerships with TRIO Student Support Services professionals, eligible students can build leadership development resulting in a more marketable job applicant post-graduation. A leadership development toolkit will be provided to guide TRIO Student Support Services professionals in their execution of leadership initiatives.

A video recording of this presentation is available here.

Resistance To Change: Why Does It Happen?, Stephanie Lee

M.S. in Leadership

Change in an organization is paramount to its survival. The need for organizations to change and adapt to the needs of their current environment are known to be a necessity of success but are often met with resistance within the organization. This research aims to analyze current information on change resistance and why it occurs. Along with a literature analysis, a survey was conducted to compare information found in literature to real accounts of people's resistance to change and what they feel they need for successful change within their organization. by Understanding people's reasons for resistance organizations can begin to …

Emotional Intelligence: The Key To Effective Leadership, Maureen Murdock

M.S. in Leadership

The purpose of this research is to highlight the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership. Emotional Intelligence is focused awareness of one’s own emotional state and of the emotional signal’s others are exhibiting in the fluid situation of an interaction. Remaining aware of the emotional state of others and oneself during a contentious exchange enables one to navigate that particular situation effectively. The highest form of interaction that people can experience is a mutual feeling of understanding and a state of mutual understanding is most rapidly reached one can remain aware of emotional intelligence dynamics. The research will analyze the …

Occupational Therapy Via Telehealth For Families Raising Children With Autism, Carli Rita

Inquiry Journal Spring 2021

Family health is an emerging practice area in occupational therapy that has potential to improve overall family health and participation in daily activities. Families raising children with autism may experience challenges that families raising typically developing children may not experience, and occupational therapy has been shown to improve both child and family outcomes. This study seeks to determine the preliminary effectiveness of the Healthy Families Flourish Program, a ten-session occupational therapy intervention program delivered via telehealth to support families raising school-aged children with autism. Four New Hampshire families were recruited for participation in this study. Weekly sessions took place and …

Learning To Code Human Behavior, Jennika Mannesto

Inquiry Journal Spring 2021

By participating in two research projects in the field of human development and family studies at the University of New Hampshire, I have gained lifelong observational skills that will be valuable in my future teaching career. Through the Mommy and Me project I have become proficient in using the Q-sort method to code observable behavior. Through Project Advancing Children’s Museum Engagement (Project ACME) I used videotaped interactions of families in a children’s museum to learn about the types of play children engaged in and how that related to gender. I created my own coding scheme for this project to code …

The New Hampshire, Vol. 110 [111], No. 53 (Apr. 1, 2021), The New Hampshire

The New Hampshire Print Edition

An independent student produced newspaper from the University of New Hampshire. This volume was printed as 110, but it is the 111th volume in the series. This was corrected in pencil.

The Effects Of Instagram’S Fitspiration On The Health And Well-Being Of Women, Ciara Devereaux, Grace Mcgrew

Inquiry Journal Spring 2021

Despite social media’s benefits, such as connecting millions of users all over the world, apps like Instagram have been linked to detrimental consequences for the mental health and self-esteem of their users. Ironically, even content designed to promote positivity and well-being on the platform, such as “fitspiration,” may be associated with undesirable consequences for users. Our goal was to gain a greater understanding of how users perceive different types of fitspiration posts and how exposure to these different types of fitspiration content are associated with changes in users’ mental health and well-being. Fifty-one females were surveyed each day over the …

Lgbtq+ Oral History: The Power Of Community And Individual Stories, Aliya Sarris

Inquiry Journal Spring 2021

During the summer of 2020, I had the amazing opportunity to participate in the Research Experience and Apprenticeship Program (REAP) at the University of New Hampshire under the mentorship of Professor Holly Cashman. In this commentary, I explain the concept of oral history, a research method that entails the collection and study of recorded interviews with those who have personal experiences within the framework of larger historical events. The project specifically focused on the oral histories of older LGBTQ+ folks living in the Seacoast area of New Hampshire. The goal was to collect information regarding their experiences in New Hampshire …

Unh Research: New Hampshire Coastal Recreationists Support Offshore Wind, Robbin Ray

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach Update, March 31, 2021, Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach

Office of Research, Economic Engagement and Outreach

No abstract provided.

Cnn Anchor Wolf Blitzer To Address Unh 2020 And 2021 Graduates, Erika Mantz

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

Nh Sbdc And Nh Tech Alliance Partner To Launch Cybersecurity Initiative, Erika Mantz

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

Space Bound, Kassidy Taylor

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

The New Hampshire, Vol. 110 [111], No. 52 (Mar. 25, 2021), The New Hampshire

The New Hampshire Print Edition

An independent student produced newspaper from the University of New Hampshire. This volume was printed as 110, but it is the 111th volume in the series. This was corrected in pencil.

Unh Research Finds N.H.’S Civic Health Strong Overall But Trust In Government Has Plummeted, Erika Mantz

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

2020 New Hampshire Civic Health Index, Quixada Moore-Vissing, Bruce L. Mallory

Carsey Publications

In this report, authors Quixada Moore-Vissing and Bruce Mallory build on previous Indexes published in 2006, 2009, and 2013 to take stock of New Hampshire's civic well-being in light of the changes the state has experienced in recent years. Their research draws on data from the U.S. Census, the Social Capital Community Benchmarks survey, and the UNH Granite State Poll.

Granite Staters Support Stand Your Ground Expansion, Right-To-Work; Oppose Vouchers And Life-Sentence Reform 3/24/2021, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

New Hampshire residents support a bill to expand the state's "stand your ground" use of force law to include defending oneself in a vehicle. A plurality support a "right-to-work" bill and a bill prohibiting abortion after 24 weeks. A voucher system for education funding and a bill ending life-without-parole sentences in the state are not supported. Governor Chris Sununu's job approval and personal popularity have dipped since February but remain high.

Unh Expert Offers Historical Comment On Boston’S First Black Woman Mayor, Robbin Ray

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

Biden Approval Holds Steady; Nearly Half Of Granite Staters Support Filibuster Reform 3/23/2021, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

President Joe Biden remains more popular in New Hampshire than former President Donald Trump and a majority approve of Biden's job performance. Perceptions of Trump among Republicans have rebounded somewhat since January and two-thirds of Republicans in the Granite State would like him to run for President again in 2024. Nearly half of Granite Staters want the Senate's filibuster rule to be eliminated entirely or changed to require senators to continue speaking in order to continue a filibuster.

Rifc 50 Franchise Index Ends 2020 On Positive Note, Erika Mantz

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

Designing And Conducting A Community-Based Civic Health Index: A Primer For Local Leaders, Quixada Moore-Vissing, Bruce L. Mallory

Carsey Publications

In this report, authors Quixada Moore-Vissing and Bruce Mallory build on previous Indexes published in 2006, 2009, and 2013 to take stock of New Hampshire's civic well-being in light of the changes the state has experienced in recent years. Their research draws on data from the U.S. Census, the Social Capital Community Benchmarks survey, and the UNH Granite State Poll.

Unh Research: Over Half Of At-Risk Youth Not Receiving Needed Mental Health Services, Robbin Ray

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach Update, March 17, 2021, Office Of Research, Economic Engagement And Outreach

Office of Research, Economic Engagement and Outreach

No abstract provided.