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Foreign Policy And The New Hampshire Electorate: The 2026 Midterms, Melinda Negrόn-Gonzales

Carsey Publications

While foreign policy isn’t a top concern for New Hampshire voters this year, its effects are being felt close to home. Rising prices tied to tariffs, the ongoing war with Iran, and debates over local immigration enforcement have all made their way into the 2026 midterm conversation.

In this brief, author Melinda Negrόn-Gonzales draws on polls of New Hampshire voters and residents from the UNH Survey Center and the Saint Anselm College Survey Center to examine how voters view these issues and how they connect to the concerns shaping their choices in the midterm elections. She concludes that foreign policy …

2025 - Nh Forest Products Industry Report, Andrew J. Fast, Basanta Lamsal, Jagdish Poudel, Raju Pokharel

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Transcriptomic Profiling Of The Actinorhizal Symbiosis: A Dual-Species Approach, Javier Arambula Rascon

Master's Theses and Capstones

The actinorhizal symbiosis, formed between the nitrogen-fixing actinobacterium Frankia and its host plant, depends on a highly coordinated molecular dialogue that governs the transition from initial bacterial perception to the development of functional nitrogen-fixing nodules. Despite decades of progress in characterizing the legume- rhizobia association, the molecular underpinnings of actinorhizal symbiosis establishment remain poorly resolved, particularly the nature of the Frankia signaling molecule and the transcriptional programs that guide both partners toward nodule formation. This thesis narrows this gap through three complementary transcriptomic studies in the model actinorhizal plant Casuarina glauca and its symbiont Frankia casuarinae strain Ccl3. The first …

Influence Of Material Composition And Constitutive Representation Of Cold Recycled Asphalt Mixtures On Mechanical Response And Pavement Performance, Fausto Bisanti

Doctoral Dissertations

Cold recycling technologies provide a sustainable approach for pavement rehabilitation by reusing existing materials while reducing the consumption of virgin resources, transportation requirements, production temperatures, and construction-related environmental impacts. However, the mechanical response of cold recycled mixtures (CRM) differs from that of both conventional hot mix asphalt and unbound granular materials and is influenced by material composition, volumetric characteristics, confinement, curing, and stress state. These characteristics create uncertainty regarding material selection, mechanical characterization, and the prediction of the structural contribution of cold recycled layers. Further opportunities to enhance the sustainability of cold recycling lie in the incorporation of alternative recycled …

Assessing The Skill Of Stock Mutual Fund Managers, Rupsha Dey

Doctoral Dissertations

This dissertation explores whether active equity mutual fund managers are skilled enough topick stocks and create portfolios that outperform the market on average. Much of the existing literature finds marginal or negligible evidence of skill which is in line with the standard theory of efficient market hypothesis. In this study I explore the role of investment style in assessing skill among active mutual funds. In chapter 1 of my dissertation, I use cross section method to investigate skill among active mutual funds. In this method, a bootstrap analysis is performed to estimate the distribution of outperformance that arises purely by …

Multiaxial Characterization And Machine Learning – Enhanced Modeling Of Anisotropic Materials For Forming Applications, Abrar Salam Ebrahim

Doctoral Dissertations

Reliable prediction of material deformation in forming processes requires constitutive models that accurately capture anisotropy while remaining practical to calibrate. This dissertation combines mechanical testing, full-field deformation measurements, finite element (FE) analysis, and artificial neural networks (ANNs) to address three complementary requirements: representation of complex material behavior, characterization across an expanded multiaxial loading space, and experiment-efficient identification of advanced anisotropic yield functions using machine learning. Chapter 2 develops a hybrid ANN-enhanced constitutive framework for Grade 1 commercially pure titanium (CP-Ti) sheet metal to describe temperature and strain rate-dependent hardening and anisotropy. Implemented in an Abaqus user material subroutine, the framework …

Cultural Food Security And Alternative Food Network Participation: Participatory Research With Sub-Saharan African Immigrants In The Northeastern United States, Luyue Zheng

Doctoral Dissertations

Sub-Saharan African (SSA) immigrants are a growing population in the U.S. and experience a high prevalence of food insecurity. As many report challenges accessing healthy and culturally appropriate foods after migration, cultural food security is a growing concern. Alternative food networks (AFNs), such as farmers markets and community gardens, provide opportunities for immigrant communities to produce and access culturally important foods to support their cultural food security. Beyond improving food access, AFNs may also enhance the agency and sustainability dimensions of food security by creating opportunities for immigrants to produce, distribute, and access culturally appropriate foods through local food systems, …

A Systematic Study Of Solar Wind Tangential Discontinuity Inclination And Their Impact On Dayside Magnetospheric Dynamics Using Global Mhd Simulations, Neha Srivastava

Doctoral Dissertations

This dissertation presents a systematic investigation of how the inclination of solar wind tangential discontinuities controls the dayside magnetospheric response using global MHD simulations conducted with the OpenGGCM model. This study is motivated by the need to understand how TD orientation controls dayside magnetospheric response, and adopts the view that the bow shock (BS) and magnetopause (MP) can be treated as large-scale discontinuities, such that their interaction with an interplanetary TD may be interpreted as a nonlinear discontinuity–discontinuity interaction. Within this framework, the role of TD orientation in governing the coupled evolution of disturbances across the dayside magnetospheric system is …

Governor Lamont's Job Approval Slides In Ct But Maintains Lead Over Fazio In Bid For Re-Election 8/27/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Incumbent Democratic Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, fresh off a victory in the Democratic primary, leads Republican nominee Ryan Fazio in the general election. However, approval of Lamont’s performance in office has fallen to its lowest level in the past year and a half. Lamont receives low marks on his handling of the cost of living, taxes, and housing, the three most important problems facing the state. Many state residents have heard about the debate surrounding automated traffic cameras in Connecticut and a majority support a moratorium on the installation of new cameras. Most state residents support several aspects of a …

Vermonters View Socialism More Positively Than Capitalism; Trump Approval Falls To All-Time Low In Vt 7/29/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Half of Vermonters have a positive overall view of socialism, while only about four in ten have a positive view of capitalism. A plurality have a positive view of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and many on the political left say a DSA endorsement would make them more likely to vote for a candidate. President Trump’s job approval rating in Vermont has fallen to its lowest point in his second term, with particularly low approval of his handling of foreign policy. Vermonters oppose a proposed constitutional amendment restricting birthright citizenship and legislation that would ban pregnant women from entering …

Approval Of Trump Inches Upward In Maine; Majority Of Democrats Have Positive View Of Democratic Socialists 7/29/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has increased since May in Maine, fueled by increased approval among Republicans. A plurality of Mainers have a negative view of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) but a majority of Democrats in the state have a positive view. Three in eight Mainers have a positive view of socialism in general, including about half of those under the age of 50, while capitalism is far more popular among those aged 50 and older. Amid a Supreme Court decision upholding birthright citizenship, about half of Mainers oppose a proposed constitutional amendment to restrict birthright citizenship …

Plurality In Nh Oppose Restricting Birthright Citizenship, Divided On Democratic Socialists Of America 7/29/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

In the wake of a Supreme Court decision upholding birthright citizenship, nearly half of Granite Staters oppose a proposed constitutional amendment to restrict birthright citizenship and legislation restricting the entry of pregnant foreign women into the United States. Nearly half of Granite Staters who have at least heard of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have a negative view of the group, but six in ten Democrats have a positive view. A majority of Granite Staters have a positive overall view of capitalism, while more than one-third have a positive view of socialism, particularly young people. President Trump’s job approval …

Most In Massachusetts Say Starting Iran Conflict Was Wrong Decision, Approval Of Trump Remains Low 6/29/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Seven in ten Massachusetts residents say the U.S. made the wrong decision to attack Iran, in the wake of an announcement of a memorandum of understanding to halt the conflict. Most Bay Staters doubt the two countries will reach an agreement to end the conflict and most oppose restarting military operations against Iran if no deal is reached on their nuclear program. President Trump's overall job approval remains low in the state and only a quarter believe the country is on the right track.

Trump Approval Continues To Erode In New Hampshire; Most Believe Iran War Was Wrong Decision 6/29/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Nearly two-thirds of Granite Staters say the decision to go to war with Iran was wrong, few expect a full agreement to materialize during the 60-day negotiating window, and most oppose restarting military operations against Iran if no deal is reached on Iran's nuclear program. President Trump’s job approval rating continues to decline and approval of his handling of foreign policy is at its lowest in either of his terms. Only one-third believe the country is headed in the right direction.

Vermonters Pessimistic About Iran Conflict, Believe Starting It Was Wrong Decision 6/29/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Three-quarters of Vermonters say the decision by the United States to start the conflict with Iran was wrong, only one in ten expect the two countries to reach a full agreement to end the conflict, and most oppose restarting military operations against Iran if no deal is reached on their nuclear program. President Trump's overall job approval in the state remains low, and only a quarter believe the country is on the right track.

Trump Job Approval Remains Low In Rhode Island Amid Discontent With Iran Conflict 6/29/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Nearly two-thirds of Rhode Islanders disapprove of President Trump's job performance and handling of foreign policy. Only three in ten Rhode Islanders believe it was the right decision for the U.S. to attack Iran and most do not expect the two countries will reach a full peace agreement in sixty days to resolve outstanding issues. A majority oppose restarting military operations if no deal is made regarding Iran's nuclear program.

Most Connecticut Residents Disapprove Of Trump Foreign Policy, See Decision To Start Iran Conflict As Wrong 6/29/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Nearly two-thirds of Connecticut residents disapprove of President Trump's handling of foreign policy and the economy, along with his overall job performance. A similar percentage of Connecticut residents believe the decision to attack Iran was wrong, very few expect the recent memorandum between the U.S. and Iran to produce a full agreement to resolve outstanding issues, and a majority oppose restarting military operations if no deal is reached regarding Iran's nuclear program.

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 …

Doing Away With The Ncaa’S Duration Of Eligibility Rules, Michael Lewis

UNH Sports Law Review

The NCAA imposes durational eligibility limits restricting a student athlete’s eligibility to compete in college sports. Under NCAA rules, an athlete is granted four-seasons of competition in any single sport and no more than five-years of eligibility commencing at matriculation. These rules have come under increasing scrutiny in federal court, as the law acknowledges commercial realities. In numerous cases, federal district courts have enjoined their enforcement against Division I football players under the Sherman Act. On the eve of the Final Four, 2026, the White House weighed in, expressing support for durational limits, and arguing (without support) that imposing limits …

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 …

Editor's Foreword, Isabelle Silva

UNH Sports Law Review

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 …

A Simple Guide To Responsible Management And Sharing Of Research Data At Unh, Julie Simpson, Patricia Condon, Bonnie Brown, William C. Clyde, James J. Connell, Ramonda Kindle, Nathan A. Schwadron, John E. Sparrow, Xueting Sun, Engin Taze, May-Win Thein, Anita R. Tucker, Karen T. Vangundy, James Wible

Integrity in Research and Scholarship

We developed this simple guide to help researchers navigate the University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) Policy on Ownership, Management, and Sharing of Research Data (“UNH research data policy”). It can be challenging for researchers to translate policy into workflows, and we recognize a need for more actionable and user-friendly guidance to help researchers apply the policy in their everyday work. The UNH research data policy outlines institutional responsibilities related to data ownership, retention, recording, and sharing, as well as roles and responsibilities of principal investigators and students. This resource was adapted from a training module intended to translate the UNH …

Belknap County 4-H Fair Handbook 2026, Alison Coleman

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Table Of Contents, Editorial Board

The University of New Hampshire Law Review

No abstract provided.

Biopsychosocial Mechanisms And Management Of Pain And Emotional Health In Fibrous Dysplasia/Mccune-Albright Syndrome, Camryn Berry

Doctoral Dissertations

Fibrous Dysplasia (FD) is a rare disease where healthy bone is replaced by lesions of fragile, porous tissue. FD lesions may affect a single bone or occur throughout the entire skeleton and can grow rapidly. A diagnosis of McCune-Albright syndrome (MAS) is made when FD is accompanied by endocrinopathies and skin hyperpigmentation. FD/MAS can cause debilitating complications, including disabilities, deformities, fractures, and chronic pain. Pain is one of the most common symptoms of FD/MAS and can have a profound impact on patients’ quality of life. However, FD/MAS pain is complex and varies substantially between patients. This complexity and a lack …

Turbulence And Kinetic Instabilities In The Near-Sun Solar Wind: From Theory To Observation, Nooshin Sierra Davis

Doctoral Dissertations

The near-Sun solar wind provides a natural laboratory for studying the nonlinear and kinetic processes that govern the dynamics of collisionless astrophysical plasmas. This thesis investigates plasma turbulence and kinetic instabilities in the inner heliosphere using theoretical analysis, numerical modeling, and in situ observations.First, young solar wind observations collected by Parker Solar Probe (PSP) are used to examine the radial evolution of nonlinear solar wind turbulence by analyzing magnetic-field power spectra. I investigate the presence and radial evolution of the well-known 1/f spectral behavior in the energy-containing range during a single fast solar wind stream. Measurements close to the Sun …

Black Athens: Organic Intellectuals And The Civil Rights Movement In Boston, 1920–1985, Raymond Dinsmore

Doctoral Dissertations

This dissertation explores the history of Boston’s civil rights movement through the lives,ideas, and accomplishments of its most influential leaders within what this study terms “Black Athens.” Despite Boston’s reputation as a premier global center of intellect and thought leadership, its Black community has rarely received due recognition for its vital contributions to the city—and particularly to its twentieth-century freedom movement. While many historians have examined the political, social, and cultural dimensions of Boston’s freedom struggle and the broader civil rights movement, few have foregrounded its intellectual history. I argue that this omission has produced an incomplete understanding of both …

Support, Collaboration, And Trust: A Mixed Methods Social Network Perspective Of Teacher Turnover, Danielle S. Donovan

Doctoral Dissertations

Purpose: Despite decades of research, teacher turnover remains a consistent challenge for schools and communities. In an effort to better understand why teachers continue to leave the classroom, this dissertation focuses on support, collaboration, and trust ties as an aspect of social working conditions through a social network lens. Methodology: Guided by critical realism as an ontological and epistemological framework, this study uses a sequential research design to implement an ego-centric mixed-methods social network perspective (MMSNP). Findings: Instrumental (pedagogical and instructional resources) and expressive social capital (emotional support and a sense of belonging) exist within teacher networks. Teachers who maintain …