The Sustainability Awards program at UNH seeks to celebrate and incentivize research and scholarship, curriculum development and teaching, campus initiatives and culture, and external engagement activities and achievements that best embody the principles and practices of sustainability. UNH is a national leader in sustainability and recognizes and raises the visibility of individuals and teams who are addressing sustainability issues across and beyond the university. From small and emergent, to large and complex, the Sustainability Awards shines a light on the full spectrum of actions that contribute to sustainability at and beyond UNH.
Award Levels
- Student Organization of the Year: Recognizes exemplary efforts by a student organization to advance sustainability principles and practices on and beyond campu
- Platinum: demonstrates exemplary work that explicitly addresses the concept of sustainability or a major sustainability challenge
- Gold: demonstrates outstanding work that explicitly addresses the concept of sustainability or a major sustainability challenge
- Silver: demonstrates excellent work that explicitly addresses the concept of sustainability or a major sustainability challenge
- Bronze: demonstrates emergent or promising work that explicitly addresses the concept of sustainability or a major sustainability challenge
Student Research Awards
- Undergraduate: top presentations in each session of the University-wide Sustainability Research Symposium during the Undergraduate Research Conference
- Graduate: one poster and one oral presentation award from the Graduate Research Conference
Sustainability Champions
- Recognizes student nominees for their work in advancing sustainability
Student Awards
Student Organization of the Year
Net Impact UNH
Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Under the co-leadership of Katie Rascoe and Jonah Rook, Net Impact UNH has persevered as a student organization committed to systemic social and environmental action via the certification of UNH as a Fair Trade campus. The student organization continues to refine the campaign in service of increased Fair Trade product purchasing, while also collaborating with the Freedom Café on several educational and action-based initiatives.
Undergraduate: Campus Culture, Operations & Engagement Awards
Daisy Burns ’24
Economics and Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
As a Changemaker Fellow, Changemaker Coach and Peer Mentor at the B Impact Clinic, Daisy Burns mentors peers in making a lasting impact using the UN SDGs as the underlying framework. Burns has also co-founded HydroPhos Solutions, a circular economy social venture which seeks to reduce eutrophication and combat phosphorus shortage by installing phosphorus filtration technology into wastewater treatment plants, subsequently selling the extracted phosphorus to fertilizer manufacturers.
Mel Nagashima ’22
Communication and International Affairs Dual Major, College of Liberal Arts
Mel Nagashima’s passion for diversity of foreign communities in the United States led him to intern as a Community Outreach Fellow and Teacher at the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center through Semester in the City. He organized job fairs, resume workshops and made an interactive workshop video that can be accessed by students online to help prepare them for basic level job application processes.
Chloe Gross ’24
Environmental Conservation and Sustainability, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
As a vital member and contributor to the Regional Composting Working Group, Chloe worked with university staff, local community committee members, school district representatives and others to conduct research that provided an actionable foundation now helping to shape local and institutional policy around waste. In both the former role and as a Zero Waste intern, Chloe has been a valued collaborator and an intrepid problem-solver.
Molly Kent ’24
English, College of Liberal Arts
Within her role through Semester in the City, Molly tutored for Boston Public Schools while keeping track of important data about their community engagement programs, as well as developed a literacy resource program for the Blackstone School Library that worked towards education equity, public funding for schools, and compensatory services to rebuild academic skills in COVID recovery. Molly was involved in the Sustainability Institute’s Changemaker Collaborative as a Changemaker Fellow and currently serves as a Changemaker Recruiter.
Graduate: Campus Culture, Operations & Engagement Awards
Lindsey Hajduk
Master of Community Development, Carsey School of Public Policy;
Director of Community Engagement at NeighborWorks Alaska
Lindsey Hajduk’s work focuses on supporting resident-led initiatives and leadership development through efforts around civic engagement, neighborhood improvements, creative placemaking, and environmental justice. Lindsey’s capstone project centers on the question of how residents can effectively mobilize and shape housing solutions in Anchorage and this effort is part of a larger initiative to make sure every resident has a safe, stable home and community in which they belong.
Raymond Miller ‘23G
Biotechnology, UNH Manchester
In developing his own protocols for his research project, surveying and characterizing the bacterial diversity of soil in the NH mountains as a measure for ecological health, Raymond Miller successfully developed a new DNA extraction technique with the specific goal of reducing plastic waste. As the co-lead of the science team at NoMADS, he has strived to maintain low-waste research methods, while also maintaining the sterility needed for antibiotic discovery and creates a culture of kindness, inclusion, and ecological consciousness in every aspect of his work.
Beverly Shadley
MBA program, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics; Deputy Director of the Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire (SELT)
Sustaining nature and the people of southeastern New Hampshire drive Beverly Shadley’s land conservation ethic and efforts. In partnership with SELT’s professional team, six of whom are graduates of UNH’s Environmental Conservation program, 26,000 acres of land have been permanently protected for drinking water, wildlife, recreation, farming, and ecological functioning. UNH’s MBA program has enabled Shadley to bring even greater efficiencies and impact to SELT’s conservation work.
Christina Dubin ’22G
MPP, Carsey School of Public Policy
As a sustainability peer educator with the Sustainability Institute helping to support the Sustainability Task Force (STF), Christina Dubin has been a thoughtful contributor to sustainability planning at UNH this year. In addition, she has worked to develop a sustainability dashboard, a prototype of which will be released later this year; the dashboard will be an invaluable tool for community member engagement in support of continued sustainability leadership at UNH. She has also been one of the leaders of a grassroots effort beyond campus, launched this spring, called the Ten Towns, Ten Actions Toolkit. This has involved working with volunteer community leaders from across NH to promote tangible immediate action for reducing plastic waste.
Student Research Awards
Undergraduate
University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium team presentation, “Grey-t Water”
- Emily Abrusci ’25, Environmental Conservation, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
- Nathan Brennan ’25, Business Administration, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium team presentation, “B Impact Clinic: Goods That Matter”
- Jeffrey Allen ‘23, Environmental & Resource Economics, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
- Emma Farnham ‘24, Finance and Information Systems and Business Analytics, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
- Amanda Kelly ‘22, Management, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
- Jillian Lawrence ‘22, Marketing, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium team presentation, “Communicating the Connections Between Climate Change, Human Health, and Sustainability”
- Maggy Biega ‘22, Anthropology, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Liberal Arts
- Kyana Burgess ‘22, Anthropology, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Liberal Arts
- Kylee Casner ‘22, Health, Sciences, and Society, Sustainability Dual Major
- Justine Cassel ‘22, Marine, Estuarine, and Freshwater Biology, Sustainability Dual Major, School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering
- Kate Cone ‘22, Marketing, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
- Taylor Grant ‘22, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
- Amanda Kelly ‘22, Management, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
- Gillian Reynolds ‘22, Spanish, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Liberal Arts
- John Rooney ‘22, Communication, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Liberal Arts
- Gabrielle Sott ‘22, International Business and Economics, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium poster presentation, “Good, Clean, and Fair Food Careers”
- Jordan Bohan ’22, Marketing, EcoGastronomy Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium presentation, “Examining Potential for Improvement in Composting and Waste Diversion in the UNH, Durham, Lee, and ORCSD Region”
- Chloe Gross ’24, Environmental Conservation and Sustainability, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium presentation, “An Analysis of Tom’s of Maine’s Sustainability Practices”
- Anna Madden ’24, English, College of Liberal Arts
University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium presentation, “The State of Our Community: Social Capital in Kensington, NH”
- Sawyer Rogers ’22, History, Political Science, College of Liberal Arts
University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium presentation, “How ThreadUp Moves Fashion Toward a Circular Economy”
- Catherine Taylor ’22, Environmental and Resource Economics, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
Graduate
Graduate Poster Award
Chloe Pearson, Marine Biology, GR MS, School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering
Chloe Pearson’s research focuses on migratory rainbow smelt in the northeastern USA, which have experienced range contractions and population declines over the past few decades; human influences in coastal waters are implicated as contributing to this decline. In Great Bay Estuary, New Hampshire, conservation efforts such as habitat restoration (including barrier removal) have been suggested to improve populations. To help optimize conservation efforts, Pearson’s project uses acoustic telemetry to determine the timing and extent of coastal habitat use by rainbow smelt.
Graduate Oral Presentation Award
Natalie Lord, Natural Resources, GR MS, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
Natalie Lord’s research is focused on the intersection of sustainable marine food systems and social equity for the oyster aquaculture industry of Maine and New Hampshire. She is investigating the experiences of women oyster farmers to support their participation in the industry and improve knowledge about pathways for other marginalized groups to enter the industry and foster equal economic opportunities for working on the water. Understanding the role of women and gender dynamics is integral for creating effective policy and programs that include appropriate management and stakeholder engagement in sustainable aquaculture practices.
Student Nominees: Sustainability Champions
Environmental Science and Sustainability Dual Major, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
As an inaugural Semester in the City student and Sustainability Institute intern, Phoebe Adame is a motivated, creative and dogged collaborator who helped ensure that UNH’s innovative Trash2Treasure (T2T) program was able to continue and even thrive despite the challenges posed by Covid 19. Adame has helped train and guide new students to use the model she developed, having a tangible impact not only for the environment, but for the engagement and education of students across campus.
GR MS, Civil Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Sydney Adams’ work looks to address the fate in behavior of PFAS in wastewater systems throughout New England. Her research looks to aid stakeholders and legislators in the development of sustainable PFAS mitigation and regulation strategies for the region.
Environmental Science, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
Alongside serving as a Zero-waste intern with SI, George Anderson’s passion for community service and civic engagement led him to become the Vice President of Community Relations on the Interfraternity Council, where he organized community service and outreach opportunities for the University's eleven recognized fraternities, as well as strengthened partnerships with Greek life and the Sustainability Institute. In this role, he has served as a representative on the housing sustainability committee as well as developed a UNH waste hierarchy to use in education and outreach around waste reduction. He is also recognized for his presentations at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Assessing Waste Management at the University of New Hampshire with the Post-Landfill Action Network’s Atlas Assessment” and “B Impact Clinic: Lucky and Me.”
Eric Berry ’22
Marketing, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Eric Berry is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Carbon Capture and Utilization.”
Spencer Blake ’22
Environmental Conservation and Sustainability, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
Spencer Blake is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Carbon Capture and Utilization.”
Environmental Science, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
Julie has demonstrated leadership in sustainability through collaboration with the stormwater management task force as well as the marketing team of Sustainability Institute interns in thinking about how to message the importance of water quality and land use on campus for ecosystem health. Julie attended the New England Municipal Sustainability (NEMS) Network meeting and shared this knowledge with the campus community in working to meet climate action goals, promote a culture of stewardship, and center diversity, equity and inclusion.
Caitlin Borges ’22
Zoology, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
Caitlin Borges is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Waste Tracking: Understanding Different Types of Waste Data at UNH and Discovering How to Best Track, Utilize, and Showcase Data.”
GR MS, Justice Studies, College of Liberal Arts
Caleigh Bousquin’s research focuses on factors that predict juvenile diversion success and continued contact with law enforcement. Working in support of the Rochester, NH Police Department, Bousquin and colleagues focused on evaluating factors that may affect the outcomes of juveniles who are referred to the Juvenile Diversion Program. The research results determined that the Rochester Police Department’s Juvenile Diversion Program positively affected juveniles in several different ways, including reducing rates of recidivism.
Anthropology, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Liberal Arts
Kyana Burgess analyzed sustainable office programs across the country to help inform the development of the UNH Sustainable Office peer-to-peer program for faculty and staff. She provided support for planning and coordinating the program outreach and meetings.
GR MS, Marine Biology, School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering
Emily Burke researches the movement ecology of invasive green crabs in a Gulf of Maine estuary. Green crabs are tagged and tracked using acoustic telemetry to quantify their continuous meter-scale movements within a model estuarine system. These findings can be used to mitigate negative effects of this abundant crustacean by informing management strategies, including the development of an artisanal fishery for this invasive species.
Psychology, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Liberal Arts
Through the Semester in the City program in Boston, Cole Burnham acted as the Solar Development and Community Engagement Fellow at Solistice, an organization working to provide community solar for low-income neighborhoods country-wide. He helped develop more inclusive ways to accept individuals into solar energy programs within the Boston area. He is currently serving UNH as a Resident Assistant, Changemaker Coach and Changemaker Recruiter.
Daisy Burns ’24
Economics, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Daisy Burns is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Unitil Student Consult Presentation.”
Jack Callinan ’22
Civil Engineering, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Jack Callinan is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Carbon Capture and Utilization.”
Marketing, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
As the Sustainability Institute’s communications support and social media intern, Grace exhibited passion, enthusiasm, and a drive to communicate the work of UNH’s sustainable learning community. Grace is a participant in the B Impact Clinic and is dedicated to broadening her skills to pursue a career where sustainability meets business. Grace is additionally recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, "Communications in Sustainability: An Important Effort to Spread Awareness on Sustainability Issues and Solutions"
Environmental Conservation and Sustainability, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
In her roles as an Energy and Climate Change intern and sustainability peer educator with the Sustainability Institute, Lauren Carita has made meaningful contributions to building a sustainability culture at UNH. In addition to staffing various research committees of the UNH Energy Task Force (ETF), inspiring her peers and organizing a student-led sustainability forum, she has respectfully advocated for a shift to curricula and learning outcomes that would better prepare students to engage in pressing global sustainability challenges in fields that aren’t explicitly sustainability focused.
Business Administration-Information Systems and Business Analytics, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Sara Carleo entered UNH as a Paul Scholar and Changemaker Fellow, which helped her pursue her interest in corporate sustainability. On campus, she was the Outreach Coordinator for the Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC) and a Core Team Member for Trash 2 Treasure. Currently, she is a Changemaker Recruiter, helping to spread the word about Changemaker Opportunities at UNH and in our communities. She is very excited for next fall as she will be participating in the B-Impact Clinic and will continue playing for the women’s club ice hockey team.
Megan Caruso ’22
Recreation Management and Policy, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Health and Human Services
Megan Caruso is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Waste Tracking: Understanding Different Types of Waste Data at UNH and Discovering How to Best Track, Utilize, and Showcase Data.”
Equine Science, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
In addition to her many commitments in the equine field, Carly Cave was elected as the Environmental Advocate for her dorm, Hubbard Hall, and has brought sustainability awareness through designing, promoting and facilitating hall-wide events where students can be both engaged and entertained while learning about sustainability.
GR PhD, Agricultural Sciences, College of Life Science and Agriculture
Annasamy Chandrakala's research focuses on the physiology and biochemistry of seedless cold-hardy table grapes growing on two different training systems in the Woodman Research Farm, Durham, NH. Training systems, by providing the right microclimate to the grapevines, would have an influence on the productivity and yield. Part of the research is to investigate the botanical pesticides that can decrease the reliance on industrial fungicides and reduce crop losses to disease. Choosing the right training systems and usage of botanical pesticides can be the best sustainable approach for growing grapes.
Isabel Cole ’24
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems, College of Life Science and Agriculture
Isabel Cole is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “The Five R’s: A Framework to Evaluate the Environmental Impact of Environmental Research.”
Isabella Cruz-Krahn
Forest Technology, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
Isabella Cruz-Krahn s recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Unitil Student Consult Presentation.”
Jenna d’Arcy ’22
Community and Environmental Planning, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
Jenna d’Arcy is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Peer-to-Peer Education in the Sustainability World.”
Laura Davies ’25
Undeclared
Laura Davies is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “An Analysis of Ben & Jerry’s Sustainability Practices.”
Tyler Distefano ‘22
Political Science, College of Liberal Arts
Tyler Distefano is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Unitil Student Consult Presentation.”
Erin Donahue ’24
Nursing, College of Health and Human Services
Erin Donahue is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Medtronics Approach to People, Planet, and Profits.”
Tanner Drake-Dreese ’22
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems, EcoGastronomy Dual Major, College of Life Science and Agriculture
Tanner Drake-Dreese is recognized for his poster at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Sensory and Sustainability: Food Pairing and Brewing Practices.”
Ian Dudgeon ’22
Civil Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Ian Dudgeon is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Examining Carbon Markets.”
Melissa Duggan ’23
Business Administration, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Melissa Duggan is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “B-Impact Clinic: Lucky and Me.”
Environmental Engineering, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Alexis Eaton serves as the Sustainability Advocate Intern at the Sustainability Institute to help promote a culture of sustainability at UNH. In addition to this campus engagement, Eaton designed and completed a summer research project through UNH's Research Experience and Apprenticeship Program (REAP), focused on removal of estrogenic compounds in wastewater treatments plants within her hometown of Wallingford, Connecticut. She is also being recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Sustainability Advocates Internship Projects.”
GR MA, Sociology, College of Liberal Arts
Evan England’s research attempts to understand how health behaviors and outcomes vary for transgender adults according to their social positions and intersectional racial and ethnic identities. Through systemic racism and cisgenderism, transgender people of color experience compounded stigma, which has negative implications for health. Essential elements of sustainability include both a commitment to healthy living and a reduction of inequalities for all people. England’s research uncovers health disparities and identifies areas for future research and community intervention that will reduce health inequalities and support intersectional groups who typically go unrecognized in health research.
Moe Festa ’24
Marketing, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Moe Festa is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “EmVision Project Highlight.”
Public Services and Nonprofit Leadership, UNH Manchester
As a member of Net Impact and an active student in the Changemaker Collaborative, Kaelli Gehrung helped to designate UNH Durham as a Fair-Trade Certified Campus. During her time with Semester in the City, she was a Climate Programs intern with Second Nature, helping to conduct outreach to increase the number of sustainable campuses and advise bold climate commitments.
Sydney Gendreau ’22
Environmental and Resource Economics, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
Sydney Gendreau is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Exploring Natural Climate Solutions for UNH.”
Samuel Gobiel ’24
Analytical Economics, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Samuel Gobiel is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “B-Impact Clinic: Relyco.”
Kaitlin Griffin ’22
Information Systems and Business Analytics, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Kaitlin Griffin is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Waste Tracking: Understanding Different Types of Waste Data at UNH and Discovering How to Best Track, Utilize, and Showcase Data” and “B Impact Clinic: Relyco.”
GR MS, Nutritional Sciences, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
Chris Guarino is a first-year student in UNH's M.S. Nutritional Sciences program. His guiding purpose in working with the College Health and Nutrition Assessment Survey is to find ways to bring sustainable eating habits to students as they start their journey as adults.
Tyren Hartford ’22
Civil Engineering, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Tyren Hartford is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Carbon Capture and Utilization.”
Wildlife and Conservation Biology, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
As a Sustainability Institute intern, Brooke Healy supported the Ecosystem Task Force’s efforts in protecting and enhancing biodiversity across campus, taking the lead on creating a strong partnership and collaboration with the town of Durham to learn more about creative ways to achieve Bee Campus USA. She is also being recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Sustainability with Pollinators—Bee Campus USA.”
Madison Herman ’22
Nutrition, EcoGastronomy Dual Major, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
Madison Herman is recognized for her poster at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Exploring EcoGastronomy Through UNH Dining.”
Briella Hirsh ’22
Management, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Briella Hirsh is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Peer-to-Peer Education in the Sustainability World.”
English: Text, Business Writing, and Digital Studies, College of Liberal Arts
Cassie Hollasch’s work volunteering in the local community through her fraternity, her role in UNH's student newspaper, and her experience working as a Sustainability Institute intern, make her a truly engaged member of the community, generating a greater awareness of sustainability and illuminating the stories of individuals making change. Cassie is additionally recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, "Communications in Sustainability: An Important Effort to Spread Awareness on Sustainability Issues and Solutions"
Kaitlin Houle ’22
Wildlife and Conservation Biology, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
Kaitlin Houle is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Exploring Natural Climate Solutions for UNH.”
Tyler Johnson ’24
Bioengineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Tyler Johnson is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “An Analysis of GSK’s Sustainability Practices.”
Oladayo Komolafe, GR PhD
Civil Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Oladayo Komolafe’s research focuses on the effect of water table variation and unsaturated soils on the behavior of pile foundations subjected to lateral loads. Incorporating unsaturated soil mechanics in the design of laterally loaded piles would significantly reduce construction materials and costs, yielding a more sustainable approach than traditional design methods. The results obtained from this research would modify existing theoretical models, such as the p-y curve method popularly used in geotechnical engineering practice to ensure cost-effective analysis and ease in the design of laterally loaded pile foundations.
Bryce Lacombe ’22
Environmental and Resource Economics, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
Bryce Lacombe is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Waste Tracking: Understanding Different Types of Waste Data at UNH and Discovering How to Best Track, Utilize, and Showcase Data.”
Jillian Locke ’22
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
Jillian Locke is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “EmVision Project Highlight.”
Eli Longa ’24
Political Science, College of Liberal Arts
Eli Longa is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “An Analysis of American Airlines’ Sustainability Practices.”
Anthony Lotane ’25
Economics and Philosophy, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics and College of Liberal Arts
Anthony Lotane is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “eco-Text.”
Naomi Lueckel ’25
Wildlife and Conservation Biology, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
Naomi Lueckel is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “An Analysis of How Sustainable Agriculture Practices are being used in the Food Industry.”
Ethan McDonough ’22
Political Science, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Liberal Arts
Ethan McDonough is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Exploring Natural Climate Solutions for UNH.”
GR MS, Natural Resources, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
Claire McGlinchey's research explores the ways in which environmental justice mapping tools are developed and used in the United States. The results will lend insight into how these tools may be used to address environmental justice concerns and build towards a more equitable future.
Morgan McKenney ’22
Information Systems and Business Analytics, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Morgan McKelly is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Waste Tracking: Understanding Different Types of Waste Data at UNH and Discovering How to Best Track, Utilize, and Showcase Data.”
Business Administration, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
During her time with Semester in the City, Jordan Moyer applied her passion for sustainability and business to her work in a way she had never envisioned. Following this experience, she became a Changemaker Recruiter to share her experience with others.
GR MS, Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Nikolai Matukhno’s research explores the compatibility of a variety of industry-accepted types of metals along with understanding the evolution of the microstructure using a continuous bending process. The goal of the research is to attract industry leaders to use this process to reduce energy consumption for manufacturing techniques and increase fuel efficiency for transportation by decreasing the overall weight of structural components.
GR MS, Marine Biology, School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering
Mary Kate Munley’s research examines the feasibility of the use of alternate baits that can be utilized for the channeled whelk fishery to reduce the pressure on horseshoe crab populations, which are currently used as a predominant bait ingredient in this fishery. Information on alternative bait ingredients collected from this research will be available so fishermen can mix their own sustainable baits should they choose.
Kira Nolan ’22
Marketing, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Kira Nolan is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “B Impact Clinic: Relyco.”
Grace O’Connor ’22
Business Administration, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Grace O’Connor is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Waste Tracking: Understanding Different Types of Waste Data at UNH and Discovering How to Best Track, Utilize, and Showcase Data.”
Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
On campus, Tom Oliver is a Changemaker Coach, member of the DIY Engineering Club and has also served as a member of the Trash 2 Treasure Core team. As a member of the T2T Core Team, he was instrumental in the organizing and running of the 2021.
Ana O’Neil ’25
Health Management and Policy, Spanish, College of Health and Human Services and College of Liberal Arts
Ana O’Neil is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “An Analysis of Modena’s Sustainability Practices.”
Liam O’Toole ’25
Business Administration, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Liam O’Toole is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “An Analysis of Companies Fueling the Renewable Energy Industry.”
Matt Oriente ’23
Information Systems and Business Analytics, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Matt Oriente is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “An Analysis of Bonds.”
Alexander Ousback ’23
Mathematics, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Alexander Ousback is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Arcadia: An Analysis of the Solar Industry.”
GR MS, Marine Biology, School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering
Eryn Pierce ’22
Accounting, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Eryn Pierce is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Peer-to-Peer Education in the Sustainability World.”
Jason Plant ’23
Entrepreneur Studies, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Jason Plant is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Enablers and Constraints of the B-Corps Movement.”
GR MS, Natural Resources, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
Business Administration, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Katie Rascoe has been deeply involved in the B Impact Clinic, serving as a student consultant, peer mentor and currently serves as the program assistant. She is a Sustainability Institute intern and Teacher’s Assistant for the Sustainability Dual Major introductory course as well is a Business Ethics course.
Nate Richard ’22
Finance, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Nate Richard is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Carbon Capture and Utilization.”
Sophie Ropp ’22
Economics, Sustainability Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Sophie Ropp is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Exploring Natural Climate Solutions for UNH.”
GR MS, Marine Biology, School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering
Julia’s research focuses examining the role of environmental factors and anthropogenic influences on shark and ray populations. Through her work, Julia hopes to evaluate relationships between long term environmental change and efficacy of marine protection—this will help to promote sustainable fishings and a marine conservation framework adapted to global climate change.
Annah Santarosa ’22
Hotel and Hospitality Management, EcoGastronomy Dual Major, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Annah Santarosa is recognized for her poster at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Turning the Tables: An Analysis and Guide to Sustainable Food Service.”
Hallie Saracina ’24
Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Hallie Saracina is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Assessing Waste Management at the University of New Hampshire Using Post-Landfill Network’s Atlas Assessment.”
Colby Sherwin ’25
Business Administration, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Colby Sherwin is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “An Analysis of Companies Fueling the Renewable Energy Industry.”
Kendra Spencer ’22
Nutrition, EcoGastronomy Dual Major, College of Life Science and Agriculture
Kendra Spencer is recognized for her poster at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Exploring Gleaning: Education Campaign for Gather.”
Maddie Strange ’23
Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Maddie Strange is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “B Impact Clinic: Lucky and Me.”
GR MS, Natural Resources, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
Josh Trombley’s research examines the ways that soil warming and nitrogen deposition drive evolutionary processes in soil fungal communities and resulting feedbacks to the climate system. Fungal decomposition drives soil carbon loss and therefore plays a key role in the global carbon cycle. Testing interactions between global change stressors and ecological communities enhances our ability to predict ecosystem level responses in a warming world.
Neuroscience & Behavior and Biomedical Sciences: Medical Microbiology, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture
Sierra Rose Walsh’s passions surround quality education and women empowerment in STEM primarily shown through her STEM and Career Technical Education initiative she leads for children. As a member of the T2T Core Team, she was instrumental in the organizing and running of the 2021 Fall sale and as a Changemaker Coach, she inspired others to become Changemakers, making a lasting impact through peer mentorship.
Catherine Wardinski ’22
Marine, Estuarine, and Freshwater Biology, Sustainability Dual Major, School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering
Catherine Wardinski is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Carbon Capture and Utilization.”
Clay Webber ’22
Political Science, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Liberal Arts
Clay Webber is recognized for his presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Exploring Natural Climate Solutions for UNH.”
Sydney Weisensee ’23
Information Systems and Business Analytics, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Sydney Weisensee is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “B Impact Clinic: Relyco.”
Britt Wicander ’22
Philosophy, EcoGastronomy Dual Major, College of Liberal Arts
Britt Wicander is recognized for her poster at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Analyzing the Sustainability of Intentional Living Communities.”
Edyn Winter ’24
Business Administration, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
Edyn Winter is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “B-Impact Clinic: Lucky and Me.”
Emily Whitmore
PhD Candidate, Sociology, College of Liberal Arts
Emily Whitmore investigates public perception of aquaculture using a social license lens and intends to identify community characteristics that may make a community more or less well-suited for aquaculture development. The resulting framework has the potential to guide development to areas that would benefit from and be most receptive to incoming aquaculture activity, supporting socially sustainable growth.
Emma Wick ’22
Philosophy, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Liberal Arts
Emma Wick is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Peer-to-Peer Education in the Sustainability World.”
Meaghan Wiggin ’22
Civil Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Meaghan Wiggin is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Accounting for Embodied Carbon at the University of New Hampshire.”
Sophie Wulfing
Masters Candidate, Marine Biology, School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering
Sophie Wulfing’s research models cephalopod population dynamics in Southwestern Madagascar. She looks at how different fishing pressures and practices affect these organisms and hope to use it to inform the stakeholders and locals of this small-scale fishery so that they can make informed decisions about their own harvest practices. Wulfing hopes to encourage sustainable fishing in this region while at the same time promoting community empowerment and engagement.
Daisy Young ’23
English, Sustainability Dual Major, College of Liberal Arts
Daisy Young is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “Storytelling and New Hampshire Food Culture.”
Humanities, UNH Manchester
On campus, Jacob created a music club, was a Peer Assistant Leader (PAL), a member of Student Involvement and is currently serving as a Changemaker Recruiter. During his time with Semester in the City, he served as Operations Manager for The Croft School where he helped with finance and operations, classroom support teaching, program planning and design.
Natalie Young ’25
Equine Studies, College of Life Science and Agriculture
Natalie Young is recognized for her presentation at the University-Wide Undergraduate Sustainability Research Symposium, “An Analysis of Vail Resort Inc.’s Sustainability Practices.”
GR PhD, Civil Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Farah Zaremotekhases’s current research project focuses on enhancing safe road and air transportation in remote cold climate regions by developing UAS based measurement system and data analysis procedures. She is interested in the use of efficiency and accuracy of UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) systems like LiDAR and Photogrammetry to assess the pavement conditions and improve safe road and air transportation.
