New Research Blog
Ecosystems + Society
This blog follows EPSCoR's team of researchers, educators and volunteers around New Hampshire who are studying how nature and people interact.
News
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Jun 18 2013
Dartmouth Researchers Question ‘Greenness’ of Wood as Fuel
“It’s not easy being green,” Kermit the frog tells us. This simple statement reflects the travails of life as an amphibian, and also holds true for choices we face as environmentally responsible citizens.
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Jun 18 2013
Opportunities for Grant Funding
Campus Compact for NH and EPSCoR are collaborating to offer seed grants to member institutions to build capacity in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, broaden participation in STEM careers and identify opportunities to apply for federal funds to support STEM initiatives.
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Jun 11 2013
Three EPSCoR/Campus Compact Grants
NH EPSCoR and Campus Compact for NH have established a seed-grant program for faculty at undergraduate higher ed institutions to broaden participation and build research capacity in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) disciplines. Funding may go towards exploring a concept or integrating research experiences into an undergraduate STEM curriculum.
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Jun 10 2013
Science Café series brings science out of the lab and into the lounge
At the May 8 event, the burgers and chorizo sliders were definitely a favorite among attendees, but it was the steamed mussels that proved to be popular both on and off the menu. The effects of climate change on mussels, oysters, and other shellfish that call the Great Bay Estuary their home was the key topic in that evening’s discussion.
“During the summertime, the Great Bay is really warm and that warm body is unique within the Gulf of Maine,” says Steve Jones, research associate professor of marine sciences at UNH, one of the three speakers at the event. “Water temperatures are increasing throughout the year now, and we are interested in microorganisms that may turn pathogenic—disease causing.”
Events
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Jun 21 2013
2013 Lakes Congress- Save the Date!
Here at NH LAKES we are looking forward to spring and planning for summer - we hope you are too! In fact, we hope you will plan to spend the official first day of summer - the summer solstice on Friday, June 21 - with us at the 2013 Lakes Congress!
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Aug 14 2013
5th Northeast Regional IDeA Meeting
Delaware, Aug 14-16, 2013
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Oct 19 2013
2013 Local River Management Advisory Committee Workshop
The workshop is offered to strengthen the ties between you, the volunteers that make the Rivers Management Program a success, and your watershed communities. We are honored to be able to provide the workshop- it is an excellent opportunity to ask questions, share stories, and learn valuable information from a variety of experienced presenters.
Please save the date:
Saturday, October 19, 2013 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
at the DES Offices in Concord.
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STEM in New Hampshire: A Labor Demand-Supply Analysis
STEM in New Hampshire addresses the ongoing
interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics fields.
The report provides information about the number and types of degrees
awarded to students in New Hampshire related to STEM occupations, along
with the projected demand for workers in STEM occupations.
NH Environmental Literacy Plan
NH Science and Technology Plan
NH Broadband Mapping & Planning Program
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2013 Summer Spatial Institute
Start your GIS/GPS education
Designed specifically for teachers, the 2013 Summer Spatial Institute series will take educators from beginning online GIS skills through the more advanced skills analyzing local data.
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