College of Engineering & Physical Sciences
UNH Research Team Finds Concentrated PFAS in Watershed Foams
Researchers at the University of New Hampshire used a newly designed device called a skimmer to test samples of foam formed on the top of local waterways for the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. Preliminary findings show levels of the so-called forever chemicals were seven... Read More
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02/18/25Nine Students to Study Abroad Thanks to Gilman Scholarships
Nine UNH students earned the chance to see and study in different parts of the world as recipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman International... -
02/14/25UNH's Raymond Cook Named NH Engineer of the Year
Raymond Cook, professor emeritus of civil and environmental engineering at UNH, has been named the 2025 New Hampshire Engineer of the Year by the... -
02/13/25UNH Retains Carnegie R1 Classification
UNH retained its R1 classification for highest research activity from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, the... -
01/31/25Can Machine Learning Standardize Rock Climbing Route Difficulty?
A new study from UNH explores how integrating machine and deep learning techniques can create a standardized system for evaluating rock climbing...
Recent Stories
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01/30/25 - UNH Expert Weighs in on Earthquake That Shook New EnglandA 3.8 magnitude earthquake originating off the coast of Maine on Monday morning rumbled throughout the New Hampshire Seacoast region and was felt as far south as Boston and... Read More -
01/23/25 - UNH Readies Instrument to Study Sun’s Interactions Out into GalaxyAfter extensive preparations and testing by a UNH-led team, the IMAP-Lo instrument is now aboard a spacecraft and readying for flight in 2025. Read More -
01/14/25 - What’s Next: UNH Experts Forecast Key Industry Trends for the New YearAs the new year begins, industries are bracing for transformative changes driven by innovation, sustainability and emerging technologies. Experts from the University of New... Read More -
01/09/25 - What Are the Northern Lights, and Why Are We Seeing Them So Often?Nada AlHaddad and Noé Lugaz, research professors who study, the solar phenomena that can result in northern lights, answer questions about this phenomenon. Read More -
01/03/25 - UNH researchers shed light on better understanding building blocks of the universeResearchers from the University of New Hampshire have published a groundbreaking study in Physics Letters B, a leading journal in nuclear physics. Led by postdoctoral researcher... Read More -
12/27/24 - UNH's Connell Recognized for his U.S. PatentIn the 1980s while visiting the USS Pampanito in San Francisco as a graduate student, Jim Connell wondered if the concept of submarines’ opposed-piston diesel engines could apply... Read More -
12/21/24 - Space Tech Hub Signs First PartnershipUNH's Space Tech Hub, which connects the commercial space sector with space research and expertise at UNH, has signed its first-ever partnership, with Laconia's Rogue Space... Read More -
11/27/24 - Biden Appoints Larry Mayer to Chair U.S. Arctic Research CommissionLarry Mayer, director of UNH's Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping, has been appointed chairperson of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission. Read More -
11/13/24 - New Project Turns to Nature for Climate ResilienceWith a new $6 million National Science Foundation grant, UNH will lead a Nature-based Solutions project that aims to combat climate change risks in marginalized communities. Read More -
11/12/24 - CEPS Makerspace Booming After Donor Funding Helps Open DoorsWhen the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS) officially unveiled the CEPS Makerspace in September of 2023, it represented the fulfillment of a vision Kevan... Read More