DURHAM, N.H. - The University of New Hampshire will host a Data Day April 6, 2016, from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in Huddleston Hall to give companies interested in data research, networking, and analytics direct access to UNH researchers. It is free to attend but registration is required: https://unhdataday.eventbrite.com.

The day's activities, including a research sandpit - speed dating style, a tour of UNH's InterOperability Lab, student displays, and an expo of UNH research centers and business resources, will help companies and researchers identify and develop potential projects and partnerships, solve business challenges, and accelerate scientific innovation in data-based tools and technology. There will be various networking opportunities with researchers and industry experts throughout the day, including a cocktail hour.

"UNH has expertise in networking and data communications testing, data analytics, research computing, integrated applied math, and more," said Ellen Christo, director of strategic partnerships at UNH. "We know that many local companies could benefit from that expertise in their pursuits to innovate and commercialize new ideas. This day will give UNH the opportunity to showcase its resources and work in data-related research and provide companies and researchers the opportunity to come together to learn and collaborate."

The UNH Data Day is administered by UNHInnovation in partnership with the NH High Tech Council.

The University of New Hampshire, founded in 1866, is a world-class public research university with the feel of a New England liberal arts college. A land, sea, and space-grant university, UNH is the state's flagship public institution, enrolling 12,300 undergraduate and 2,200 graduate students.

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