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Belowground Exploration By Trees And Shrubs, Francis E. Putz, Charles D. Canham, Scott V. Ollinger

Faculty Publications

Unlike trees, shrubs (i.e., multiple-stemmed woody plants) do not need evenly spaced large diameter structural roots and therefore should be more responsive to heterogeneous distributions of soil resources and spread further per unit belowground biomass. We therefore hypothesized that compared to trees, shrubs respond more to asymmetric distributions of nutrients, reach nutrient-rich patches of soil faster, and do so with less below-ground biomass. To test these three hypotheses, we planted individual seedlings of shrubs (Cornus racemosa, Rhus glabra, and Viburnum dentatum) and trees (Acer rubrum, Betula populifolia, and Fraxinus americana) in the centers of sand-filled rectangular boxes. In one direction …

Belowground Exploration By Trees And Shrubs, Francis E. Putz, Charles D. Canham, Scott V. Ollinger

Faculty Publications

Unlike trees, shrubs (i.e., multiple-stemmed woody plants) do not need evenly spaced large diameter structural roots and therefore should be more responsive to heterogeneous distributions of soil resources and spread further per unit belowground biomass. We therefore hypothesized that compared to trees, shrubs respond more to asymmetric distributions of nutrients, reach nutrient-rich patches of soil faster, and do so with less below-ground biomass. To test these three hypotheses, we planted individual seedlings of shrubs (Cornus racemosa, Rhus glabra, and Viburnum dentatum) and trees (Acer rubrum, Betula populifolia, and Fraxinus americana) in the centers of sand-filled rectangular boxes. In one direction …

Celebrating A Decade Of Impact With The (603) Challenge, Scott Ripley

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Beyond The Dining Hall, Victoria Fluet

Digital Edition

An independent student produced newspaper from the University of New Hampshire.

Car Accident On Campus Raises Concerns About Pedestrian Safety, Cassandra Chabot

Digital Edition

An independent student produced newspaper from the University of New Hampshire.

Unh Tour Guides: Guiding The Path To Wildcat Pride, Meredith Hohnbaum

Digital Edition

An independent student produced newspaper from the University of New Hampshire.

Research Finds Dairy Farmers Receptive To Methane-Reducing Seaweed Feed, Robbin Ray

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

Covering The Care: Health Insurance Coverage In New Hampshire | 2023 Update, Kelly Dixon, Deborah Fournier, Rebecca Simon

Faculty Publications

The rate of individuals without health insurance in New Hampshire has continued to decrease in recent years, with a rate of 5.1% in 2021 and 4.9% in 2022. This pattern aligns with the national rate of uninsured individuals; in 2021, 8.6% of the US population did not have health insurance, and 8.0% in 2022. Compared to other states in New England, New Hampshire remains in the middle with respect to its rate of uninsured residents. Maine’s uninsured rate was 5.7% in 2021 and 6.6% in 2022, while Massachusetts’ rate was 2.5% in 2021 and 2.4% in 2022.

Freshman Running Boston Marathon To Raise Money For Immune System Disorder, Keith Testa

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Community-Led Initiative Changes Durham’S Energy Service Provider, Cassandra Chabot

Digital Edition

An independent student produced newspaper from the University of New Hampshire.

Kinch Named Vice Provost And Dean Of The Unh Graduate School, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

Imposters In The Dorms: Exploring The Significance Of Imposter Syndrome In Residential Life Live-In & Live-On Professionals, Samantha Rose Knapton

M.S. in Leadership

Imposter syndrome has been thoroughly studied across fields and disciplines for decades to understand the impact it has on students and professionals in the field. This paper aims to understand the relationship between imposter syndrome and professionals working for residential life departments for colleges and universities while they are living on campus. This study used a mixed methods approach to collect both numeric data as well as a linguistic understanding. Through surveys and interviews, there is a relatively equal feeling of imposter syndrome among residential life live-in/live-on professionals. Many aspects influence the development of imposter syndrome within residential life professionals, …

Navigating The Post-Pandemic Educator Crisis: Evaluating Effective Educational Leadership Styles For Improved Retention And Job Satisfaction (Capstone Project)., Charlotte R. Holt

M.S. in Leadership

This mixed-methods study sought to identify the best practices for educational leaders to promote job satisfaction and retention in the post-pandemic educational landscape. The study utilized both qualitative and quantitative methodologies using data from a unique survey and an

in-depth literature review on effective leadership skills. The analysis of survey data, combined with insights from the literature review, offered a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between teacher retention and educational leadership. The study concluded that there is a correlation between effective leadership skills and job satisfaction and found that Democratic-Transformational and Autocratic-Transformational leadership styles are preferred of the six styles …

Roman Women And Travel: The Journey Of A Latin Textbook, Jillienne Robinson-Warren

Inquiry Journal Spring 2024

Jillienne traces her research process of developing a textbook on Roman women and travel.

Gender Diversity In Emotion Research, Amir Robertson

Inquiry Journal Spring 2024

Research on emotion expression has been done with models who fit within the gender binary. Amir's study aims to change that.

Understanding The Influence Of Space On Participation Within Mental Health Care And The Surrounding Community, Sana Syed

Inquiry Journal Spring 2024

Community-based treatment for mental illness rehabilitation has increased in prevalence over the last several decades. The subpopulation of individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) represents over one-third of the 26.5 million Americans seeking mental health treatment in 2021. SMI is described as a subset of mental illness that interferes with one’s daily life. The clubhouse model of psychosocial rehabilitation is one form of community-based rehabilitation that was created for this population. With over 350 clubhouses worldwide, this model is dedicated to supporting and empowering its members through collaboration and a restorative environment. With funding from the Hamel Center for Undergraduate …

Meet The Neighbors: Multiple Wildlife Species Share An Urban Den Site In Cleveland, Ohio, Caroline Savage

Inquiry Journal Spring 2024

In our increasingly developing world, wildlife has fewer spaces to live and raise their young, particularly in heavily urbanized areas. This lack of space often puts competing species in direct conflict with one another. Through the Research Experience and Apprenticeship Program (REAP), mentored by Dr. Remington Moll, I traveled to Cleveland, Ohio to study this phenomenon firsthand.

This city is ringed by extensive green spaces known as the Cleveland Metroparks, which provide undeveloped habitat for wildlife and human recreation. Since 2016, there have been about 200 wildlife cameras monitoring activity throughout this park system, which were originally installed as a …

Spring 2024 Inquiry Journal: Abstracts, Brigid C. Casellini

Inquiry Journal Spring 2024

No abstract provided.

The Place Of Artificial Intelligence In Sentencing Decisions, Kieran Newcomb

Inquiry Journal Spring 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a feature of human life. Technology infiltrates nearly every domain of our society, and the legal field is no exception. In the United States, some judges already employ AI-infused statistical programs to predict chances of recidivism for criminal offenders and use this information to inform prison sentences. Some people hope that this will bring a sense of scientific objectivity to the process. However, many also find this to be a disturbing, dystopian development.

I argue that our economy and justice system are structured such that in the coming years AI is likely to seize …

Spring 2024 Inquiry Journal: Editorial Staff And Table Of Contents, Brigid C. Casellini

Inquiry Journal Spring 2024

No abstract provided.

Addressing Workplace Violence In Healthcare, Eric Crane

M.S. in Leadership

This research paper explores the prevalence, consequences, and mitigation strategies for workplace violence in healthcare. The literature focuses on the importance of leadership’s involvement of the implementation of change, providing programing, and obtaining buy-in from staff to combat what has consistently been a factor leading to employee burnout, assaultive behavior, and compromised patient safety. It shows that workplace violence has been a constant in healthcare, however, has escalated post COVID-19 pandemic. Research and statistics show that workplace violence in healthcare is more prevalent than in other fields and is on the rise. A multiple-choice survey was conducted using Survey Monkey, …

Analyzing Quality Of Care In New Hampshire Nursing Homes In Relation To Ownership Status, M. J. Condon

Inquiry Journal Spring 2024

When I enrolled in UNH as an analytical economics major, I had no idea what economics was, what I could do with an economics degree, or if this degree was for me. Participating in undergraduate research through the Hamel Center for Undergraduate Research allowed me to investigate how my passions with data analytics, economics, and helping others intersect. I discovered through my fellowship the power of economics, and a passion for my major.

This research aimed to investigate whether a relationship exists between quality of care and ownership of nursing homes in the state of New Hampshire. I had the …

Cell-Ebrity Drama: Foxn2, Hedgehog Signaling, And The Primary Cilia In Pancreatic Cancer, Nadine Emil

Inquiry Journal Spring 2024

Pancreatic cancer poses a significant healthcare challenge due to its aggressive nature and dismal prognosis, marked by a five-year survival rate of merely 11.5%. Early stages often lack specific symptoms, resulting in late-stage diagnosis, which hampers effective treatment. Recent studies have revealed a notable depletion of primary cilia, essential organelles for cellular signaling, in advanced pancreatic cancer. Primary cilia are crucial for receiving and interpreting external signals, particularly in the Hedgehog (Hh) signaling pathway, which governs tissue development and organization.

My research in Dr. Johnson’s lab focused on FOXN2, a protein that we hypothesize negatively regulates ciliogenesis, or the formation …

Estelle Hrabak: Associate Professor Of Molecular, Cellular, And Biomedical Sciences, Valerie Moyer

Inquiry Journal Spring 2024

Estelle Hrabak is an associate professor in the department of molecular, cellular, and biomedical sciences.

Is It Hot Here? How Increased Water Temperature Impacts Tunicates On A Physiological Level, Melanie Burley

Inquiry Journal Spring 2024

When you think of marine species that live in the Gulf of Maine, a tiny invertebrate attached to the side of a dock may not be the first one that comes to mind. However, tunicates have a powerful influence on other species within their environment. This is especially true in the Gulf of Maine, where they have been found on the side of boat docks, tangled up on lobster traps, and attached to oyster and mussel beds.

Increasing amounts of certain invasive species of tunicates can negatively impact the organisms around them. Tunicates can have a drastic impact on local …

Faculty Senate Xxviii 2023-2024 - April 1, 2024 Special Session Agenda, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Agendas & Minutes

No abstract provided.

University Of New Hampshire 2023-2024 Faculty Senate Xxviii - April 1, 2024 Minutes Summary, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Agendas & Minutes

No abstract provided.

Write Free Or Die: Vol. 10, No. 02, Unh Writing Programs

Writing Program Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Total Sediment Mercury Above And Below The Mill Pond Dam In Durham, New Hampshire, Julia Ward

Inquiry Journal Spring 2024

Julia's research measures the mercury present around the Mill Pond Dam, a key factor in the removal project.

Soil Incubation Methods Lead To Large Differences In Inferred Methane Production Temperature Sensitivity, Zhen Li, Robert F. Grant, Kuang-Yu Chang, Suzanne B. Hodgkins, Jinyun Tang, Alexandra Cory, Zelalem A. Mekonnen, Scott R. Saleska, Eoin L. Brodie, Ruth K. Varner, Virginia I. Rich, Rachel M. Wilson, Jeff P. Chanton, Patrick Crill, William J. Riley

Faculty Publications

Quantifying the temperature sensitivity of methane (CH4) production is crucial for predicting how wetland ecosystems will respond to climate warming. Typically, the temperature sensitivity (often quantified as a Q10 value) is derived from laboratory incubation studies and then used in biogeochemical models. However, studies report wide variation in incubation-inferred Q10 values, with a large portion of this variation remaining unexplained. Here we applied observations in a thawing permafrost peatland (Stordalen Mire) and a well-tested process-rich model (ecosys) to interpret incubation observations and investigate controls on inferred CH4 production temperature sensitivity. We developed a field-storage-incubation modeling approach to mimic the full …