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2026-27 Fall Ecology Challenge, Alison Coleman

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Fall Skills Challenge Wildside, Alison Coleman

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Fall Fitness Challenge Wildside, Alison Coleman

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Order Form For Coos County Records, Christine Whiting

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Center For Social Policy In Practice Generative Artificial Intelligence Use Policy, Evan England, Jess Carson, Rachel Filippone, Tyrus Parker, Harshita Sarup

New Hampshire Early Care and Education Research Consortium

The Center for Social Policy in Practice (SPiP) team at the University of New Hampshire Carsey School of Public Policy has a shared, core commitment to the principle that at no time will generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools replace the critical judgement, professional training, ethical grounding, and community responsibility that underpin the Center’s purpose. This document describes the purpose and key principles of SPiP's generative AI use policy.

Research And Innovation Update, September 30, 2026, Office Of The Vice President For Research And Innovation

Office of Research, Economic Engagement and Outreach

No abstract provided.

Fall 2026 Environmental Sciences Seminar Series, Morgan Crump, Morgan Crump

NRESS Seminars

U.S. national parks protect more than landscapes—they preserve natural soundscapes and dark night skies that are vital to ecological integrity and visitor experiences. This presentation highlights interdisciplinary research conducted with the National Park Service's Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division, including studies of artificial light at night, visitor use management, and the Listening Lab at the University of Vermont. Examples from parks across the U.S. demonstrate how science can inform practical conservation and visitor management.

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

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

Pappas Opens Narrow Lead Over Sununu In New Hampshire Senate Race, Race For Governor Tightens 9/24/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Democrat Chris Pappas has a narrow lead over Republican John E. Sununu in the race for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire. In the races for Congress, incumbent Democrat Maggie Goodlander holds a comfortable lead over Republican Lily Tang Williams in CD2, while Democrat Stefany Shaheen and Republican Anthony DiLorenzo are statistically tied in CD1. In the race for governor, incumbent Republican Kelly Ayotte is statistically tied with Democrat Cinde Warmington. A slim majority approve of Ayotte's handling of her job as governor. A plurality support a proposal capping local education spending. Granite Staters are concerned about the trade standoff between …

Partisan Headwinds Hamper Scott In Race With Janoo For Governor Of Vermont 9/24/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Democratic nominee for governor Amanda Janoo has increased her support significantly since winning the Democratic Primary last month and is now in a statistical tie with Republican incumbent Phil Scott. Scott's job approval rating has been declining in recent months. Democrat Molly Gray leads incumbent Republican John Rodgers in her bid to re-take her previous role as lieutenant governor of Vermont, while incumbent Democrat Becca Balint holds a comfortable lead in her bid for re-election to Congress. Vermonters support both ballot measures included on the November ballot and largely understand both measures. On state issues, a majority would support a …

Jackson And Collins Remain Close In Maine Senate Race, Pingree Leads Charles For Governor 9/24/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Democrat Troy Jackson and Republican incumbent Susan Collins remain in a statistical tie for Maine's U.S. Senate seat, largely unchanged since July. In the races for Congress, Democrat Matthew Dunlap is statistically tied with former Governor Paul LePage, while incumbent Democrat Chellie Pingree holds a comfortable lead over Republican Ronald Russell in the 1st District. Democrat Hannah Pingree leads the race for governor over Republican Bobby Charles. Mainers largely disapprove of outgoing Governor Janet Mills' job performance. Three-quarters of Mainers are very or somewhat concerned about trade issues between the U.S. and Canada. Mainers are divided about the state's program …

Markey, Healey Favored For Re-Election In Massachusetts, Marijuana Prohibition Question Lacks Support 9/24/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Incumbent Democrat Ed Markey holds a comfortable lead over Republican nominee John Deaton in Massachusetts's Senate race, largely unchanged since August. Incumbent Democratic Governor Maura Healey leads Republican Michael Minogue in her bid for re-election. Approval of Healey's performance as governor has increased since the summer. Massachusetts voters look set to vote "yes" on Questions 6, 7, and 4, but oppose Question 8 which would prohibit recreational use of marijuana in the commonwealth. More than three-quarters of Bay Staters disapprove of President Trump's handling of trade with Canada and are concerned about the ongoing trade strife. In the Lindsay Clancy …

Democrats Foulkes & Reed Enjoy Wide Leads In Rhode Island While Matos Embattled In Lt. Governor Race 9/24/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Democrat Helena Foulkes leads Independent Ken Block and Republican Aaron Guckian in the race for governor of Rhode Island and incumbent Democratic Senator Jack Reed holds a comfortable lead over Republican Raymond McKay in the race for Senate. The race for lieutenant governor is far closer, with incumbent Democrat Sabina Matos in a statistical tie with Republican John Loughlin. Outgoing Governor Dan McKee’s job approval continues to fall. Rhode Islanders largely oppose efforts to re-launch trucking tolls and bipartisan majorities doubt the new Washington Bridge will be open by the newly-announced scheduled date in November 2028.

Lamont Leads In Re-Election Bid For Connecticut Governor; Residents Favor "No Excuse" Absentee Voting 9/24/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Incumbent Democratic Governor Ned Lamont continues to lead the Republican challenger, State Senator Ryan Fazio, in the race for governor of Connecticut. Approval of Lamont's performance in office has increased since August, fueled by an increase in approval among Democrats. Attorney General William Tong is comfortably ahead in his re-election bid. Most Connecticut residents disapprove of President Trump's handling of trade negotiations with Canada and are concerned about ongoing issues between the two countries. Majorities support the recent adoption of "no excuse" absentee voting and changes to homeschooling regulations. A majority of state residents think prediction markets offering sports bets …

Mainers Concerned About Voter Fraud; Approval Of Trump Slips 9/23/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Nearly half of Maine residents and nearly all Republicans in the state say that voter fraud is very or somewhat serious in the country and more than one-third believe non-citizens voting, mail-in or absentee vote fraud, and voter impersonation occur frequently in the country. Slightly fewer believe the issue is serious in Maine itself. Net approval of President Trump's handling of the economy and foreign policy have fallen to their lowest points in Trump's second term. More than two-thirds say the conflict with Iran is going poorly but Mainers are divided on the path forward, with Democrats favoring a quick …

Rhode Islanders Give Trump Low Rating, Think Iran Conflict Going Poorly 9/23/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

More than two-thirds of Rhode Island residents believe the conflict with Iran is going poorly for the United States and just over half favor a negotiated end to the conflict even with unfavorable terms or a unilateral exit. Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, more than half of Rhode Islanders believe the U.S. government is hiding information about the attacks. More than one-third of state residents believe voter fraud is very or somewhat serious in the state and believe non-citizens voting and fraudulent mail-in voting occurs frequently. Approve of President Trump's handling of his job remains low in the state.

Bipartisan Majorities In Connecticut Say Iran Conflict Going Poorly, Approval Of Trump Hits New Low 9/23/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Nearly all Democrats and more than half of Independents and Republicans in Connecticut think the conflict with Iran is going poorly and three in five think the U.S. cannot win. Approval of President Trump's job performance has fallen to a new low in Connecticut. Connecticut residents are more likely than other New Englanders to believe the government is hiding information about the September 11th attacks but are more concerned about domestic terror attacks than foreign ones. A majority of Connecticut residents believe voter fraud is not a serious issue in the country and are even less concerned about it in …

Trump Approval Hits New Low In Nh; Most Believe Iran Conflict Going Poorly And Cannot Be Won 9/23/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Two-thirds of New Hampshire residents disapprove of President Trump's handling of his job, the highest percentage to disapprove in either of his terms in office, and approval of his handling of the economy and foreign policy have fallen to record lows. Three-quarters believe the Iran conflict is going poorly and a majority believe the conflict cannot be won. Most favor an immediate end to the conflict even under unfavorable terms or without an agreement. New Hampshire residents remain split about the seriousness of voter fraud in the country, but most think it is not a serious problem in New Hampshire.

Most Vermonters See Iran Conflict Going Poorly For U.S., Want Quick End However Possible 9/23/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Four in five Vermont residents believe the conflict with Iran is going poorly for the United States and a majority favor an end to the conflict even on unfavorable terms. Twenty-five years later, six in ten Vermonters, particularly socialists and conservatives, believe the government is withholding important information about the 9/11 attacks, but Vermont residents are more concerned currently about domestic terror attacks than foreign ones. Most Vermonters believe voter fraud is not serious in the country or state. Approval of President Trump is very low, and approval of his handling of the economy and foreign policy have hit low …

Record Low Approval Of Trump In Massachusetts As Bay Staters See Iran Conflict As Not Worthwhile 9/23/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Nearly three-quarters of Massachusetts residents disapprove of President Trump's job performance, a low point in his second term. Most Bay Staters believe the Iran conflict is not worth fighting, similar to results concerning whether it was worthwhile to fight the Vietnam War. Most believe the conflict is going poorly and are eager for an agreement to end it, even if it includes unfavorable terms for the U.S. Following the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, many in Massachusetts of all political affiliations believe the government is hiding important information about it. Four in ten residents believe voter fraud is …

Fall 2026 Environmental Sciences Seminar Series, Kaggie Orrick, Kaggie Orrick

NRESS Seminars

Human–wildlife conservation requires understanding both ecological processes and human behavior. In this talk, I discuss work from my PhD, Social Ecological Practice Theory, and demonstrate its application through two applied case studies: human–carnivore interactions in Botswana and my current work as Director of the University of California, Berkeley’s California Wolf Project. Together, these examples illustrate how integrating social and ecological perspectives can inform more effective and durable conservation strategies.

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 …

Research And Innovation Update, September 17, 2026, Office Of The Vice President For Research And Innovation

Office of Research, Economic Engagement and Outreach

No abstract provided.

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.

Financial Pessimism Abounds In Connecticut Amid Widespread Opposition To Tariffs 9/9/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Half of Connecticut residents say they are worse off financially than a year ago, particularly those with lower incomes, and four in ten expect to be worse off a year from now. Most say their cost of living has increased in the past year, especially groceries, gasoline, and energy. State residents are downbeat about the short and long-term futures of the state and national economies, with majorities expecting a recession within the next year in both economies. A majority of Connecticut residents disapprove of President Trump's use of tariffs and believe they will have a negative effect on the U.S. …

Fall 2026 Environmental Sciences Seminar Series, Rebecca L. Hale, Rebecca L. Hale

NRESS Seminars

Dissolved organic matter (DOM) is a powerful lens for understanding watershed processes and ecosystem impacts, integrating upstream biogeochemistry, landscapes, and climate. In particular, DOM provides insights into how urbanization reshapes ecosystems and hydrology.

In this talk, Dr. Hale will share work on local to continental patterns of urban DOM and how DOM can be used as a predictive tool for water quality monitoring.

Bay Staters Say Cost Of Living Has Increased In Past Year, Nearly Half Feel Worse Off Financially 9/3/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Nearly half of Massachusetts residents feel worse off financially than a year ago and expect to be doing about the same a year from now. Those with lower incomes are twice as likely as those with the highest incomes to feel worse off financially than a year ago. Most Bay Staters say their cost of living has increased in the past year, especially groceries, gasoline, and energy. Four in five expect tariffs to cause prices to increase and two-thirds disapprove of President Trump's use of tariffs. A majority of Bay Staters expect a recession within the next year and nearly …

Rhode Islanders Gloomy Over Personal Finances, National & State Economies 9/3/2026, Unh Survey Center

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The percentage of Rhode Islanders who feel better off financially than they were a year ago and expect to be better off a year from now continues to fall. Half of state residents envision bad times for the national and state economies over the next year. Most Rhode Islanders say their cost of living has increased in the past year, particularly those with the highest incomes. Groceries, gasoline, and energy are mentioned by three-quarters or more as areas where they have seen notable increases. A majority in Rhode Island expect tariffs to cause prices to increase and disapprove of President …

Granite Staters Disapprove Of Trump's Tariffs, Think They Will Increase Cost Of Living 9/3/2026, Unh Survey Center

All UNH Survey Center Polls

Pluralities of New Hampshire residents feel worse off financially than a year ago and expect to be doing about the same a year from now. More than three-quarters of Granite Staters say their cost of living has increased in the past year, especially gasoline, groceries, and energy. More than three-quarters expect tariffs to cause prices to increase and a majority disapprove of President Trump's use of them so far. Overall, Granite Staters are largely pessimistic about the wider national economy, with a majority expecting a recession within the next year, but are more ambivalent about the New Hampshire economy.

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.