30 Ways Wildcat Research Has Made an Impact

The Hamel Center for Undergraduate Research Supporting student research interests for 30 years

1

Discovered how to prepare forests for environmental shifts

Emily Perry '18, Environmental Conservation & Sustainability

2

Disproved a long-established mathematical theory (Kaplansky’s 1973 Conjecture)

Kirsten Hutchison '06 & Derek Pouliot '06, Mathematics

3

Inspired the establishment of a nursing education facility in Uganda

Emily Roberts '08, Nursing

4

Developed the Sm所有 Town Carbon Calculator

Corey Johnson '11, Business Administration: Business Systems Management

5

Examined the impact of ongoing violence in Yemen on its citizens

Rory O’Neil '20, Political Science and International Affairs

6

Discovered a new potential biodiesel fuel

Thaddaeus Webster '10, Chemical Engineering

7

Gained new insight about Acute Myologenous Leukemia cancer proteins

Brianna Looney '19, Biomedical Science: Medical & Veterinary Sciences

One of the oldest university-wide undergraduate research programs in the country, the Hamel Center awards grants to students from 所有 disciplines at 所有 类水平.

8

Examined the relationship between hamstrings and quadriceps in ACL injuries

Matthew Bruton '13, Kinesiology: Athletic Training

9

Discovered origins and methods of cheese production in Neolithic Europe

Hillary Christopher '13, Anthropology

10

Documented how the Federal Reserve’s role changed during the 2006-2010 financial crisis

Chris Celi '13, Economics and Philosophy

11

Discovered a new truffle species (and now it’s named after him)

Tyler Remick '16, Wildlife Conservation and Biology

12

Helped improve asphalt to increase durability and service life of roads

Katie Haslett '18, Civil Engineering

13

Studied the form, color, and light effects of the New England landscape through painting outdoors

Dan Faiella '19, Studio Art

14

Examined the influence of stress management interventions on pregnant mothers' social networks

Amy Ma '12, Occupational Therapy

Research happens everywhere: in the U.S. and abroad, in the lab, field, library and studio.

15

Developed a sustainable business model for micro-entrepreneurs in the Philippines

Gina Occhipinti '18, Economics

16

Helped save moose from a pernicious parasite

Owen Kanter '19, Wildlife & Conservation Biology

17

Shed insight on the relationship between the government and the media in Latin America

Charlotte Harris '18, Communication: Business Application

18

Determined how going barefoot affects a runner’s economy and performance

Neil Baroody '13, Exercise Science

19

Investigated how a certain bacteria affects oyster health

Audrey Berenson '19, Biomedical Science: Medical Microbiology

20

Brought new data to the effort of developing better noise-control products for noisy worksites

Muhammad Islam '08, Electrical Engineering

21

Determined whether agritourism improved the quality of Chilean residents’ lives

Sarah Wiggins '15, Business Administration: Management

22

Used the large wind turbine arrays at UNH to simulate atmospheric boundary layer

Gregory Taylor-Power '16, Mechanical Engineering

23

Brought new data to the study of blood flow-restricted training techniques

Christopher Cleary '17, Kinesiology

24

Explored Post-Conflict Peacebuilding in Bosnia-Herzegovina

Hannah W所有er '15, Political Science and International Affairs

Research experience benefits students academic所有y, person所有y and profession所有y.

25

"[Research] showed me the importance of keeping an open mind and considering unexpected results."

Yusuf Ebrahim '18, Biomedical Science: Medical & Veterinary Sciences

26

"I never realized how much I would learn about the scientific process, or about myself."

Margarethe Hauschildt '17, Kinesiology and Exercise Science

27

"I achieved a new level of confidence in my creative and technical abilities."

Joshua Torbick '11, Studio Art

28

"My experience prepared me for future research and sparked my interest in various fields of science."

Sachi Nagada '15, Chemical Engineering

29

"I worked alongside some of the world’s best thinkers and doers in the field of artificial intelligence."

Andrew Ware '18, Economics and Philosophy

30

"My research showed me that I want to be a conservation biologist and engaged in outreach."

Molly Jacobson '17, Wildlife and Conservation Biology

100% of the funding for Hamel Center undergraduate research grants comes from donor gifts.