Rebecca Irelan

Aerial image of Squam Lake in the evening.

Can Open Software Keep Our Water Supplies Safe?

91制片厂 researchers are developing an open software platform to improve access to water resources data.听

How to Stay Warm in the Cold This Winter: Tips From an Arctic Researcher

'Tis the season for bundling up against elements like blowing snow and aggressive wind chills. And who better to ask for tips on how to stay warm during the winter than someone who works outside in...

RENU 3 Rocket Blasts Off With 91制片厂 Technology on Board

91制片厂 scientists and students designed and built 10 space instruments to study atmospheric phenomena that affect satellites and GPS communications.

Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Vandenberg Air Force Base.

Tiny Satellite Built by 91制片厂 Students Blasts Off to Space

When the Falcon 9 rocket blasted off the day after Thanksgiving, it carried with it years of hard work 鈥� and the hopes and dreams 鈥� of 26 91制片厂 undergraduate students who built a miniature satellite to...

91制片厂 students take water quality samples in the Gulf of Maine from aboard a boat.

Tracking Acidification in the Gulf of Maine

As ocean waters grow increasingly acidic, beloved shellfish like clams, oysters, scallops and lobsters 鈥� staples of coastal cuisine 鈥� face mounting challenges to survive, threatening both marine...

Big waves and rough surf along the coast of southern Maine.

Mercury Stored in Coastal Sediments Is Making a Comeback

Buried deep in the sediments of the world鈥檚 coastal shelves, the toxic metal mercury has, to some degree, been locked away from entering the marine food chain.

A Falcon 9 rocket blasts off from the Kennedy Space Center for the IMAP mission.

Two 91制片厂 Space Weather Instruments Blast Off Toward the Sun

After years in the making, two 91制片厂 space weather instruments have blasted off toward the sun to study its influence on our solar system and monitor space weather, which can impact satellite...

In Memoriam: Eric Lund

Eric Lund, a 91制片厂 research scientist who recently passed away, is being remembered as a dedicated space scientist and valued colleague.听

People gather on top of Haleakal膩 to dedicate neutron monitors.

Closing the Gap in a Global Space Weather Monitoring System

91制片厂 students and researchers help bring neutron monitor back online in Maui, filling a crucial gap in the global space weather monitoring system.

Corals Seeking Colder Waters Might Not Outrace Ocean Warming

Corals听are migrating听into colder waters, but the ocean will likely warm faster than the reefs can relocate, according to new research.听

Two young women wearing laboratory glasses sit at a table with cables and equipment to assemble.

N.H. Space Grant Trains Next Generation of Scientists

With $800,000 in funding for the first year of its four-year grant cycle, N.H. Space Grant听continues its commitment to STEM education and workforce development.

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Could microplastics impact the ocean's carbon storage?

91制片厂 researchers have received an NSF grant to study the impacts of microplastics on the ocean's microbial food web.

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A Career Written in the Stars

Many moons before Harlan Spence became the director for the 91制片厂 Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space (EOS), his father, an amateur astronomer, instilled in Spence a curiosity and...

Brian Calder wears a life jacket and holds a remote controller while aboard a boat.

CCOM鈥檚 Brian Calder Elected to Hydrographer Hall of Fame

CCOM's Brian Calder has been elected to the Hydrographer Hall of Fame for his remarkable contributions to seafloor mapping technologies.听

Three people wearing white Tyvek suits gather around a space instrument in a laboratory.

91制片厂 Readies Instrument to Study Sun鈥檚 Interactions Out into Galaxy

After extensive preparations and testing by a 91制片厂-led team, the IMAP-Lo instrument is now aboard a spacecraft and readying for flight in 2025.听

Jessica Scheick Receives 2024 AGU Open Science Recognition Prize

Scheick recognized for her efforts to make all steps of the research process more accessible and transparent to everyone.听

Three people wearing white lab coats and holding space testing equipment stand in a room full of blue foam cones.

91制片厂 Makes Space Technology Available to Industry

91制片厂 has launched its Space Technology Hub, a first-of-its-kind center in the region that provides testing facilities and expertise to the commercial space sector.

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10 Ways 91制片厂 is Helping to Save the Earth

Sustainability and a planet-friendly ethos have long been core 91制片厂 values.听The university is home to the country鈥檚 first endowed Sustainability Institute, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in...

Two female students dressed in warm winter gear try to set up a telescope outside near a snow-covered sidewalk.

Student-led Project Examines Sun鈥檚 Corona During Total Eclipse

Six Ph.D. physics students from 91制片厂 were selected to participate in听Citizen CATE 2024 project to collect data during the total solar eclipse.听

Aerial image of a marsh along the seacoast of New Hampshire.

Monitoring Marsh Transformations with Drones

New aerial imagery helps researchers monitor changes in the health and longevity of New Hampshire's coastal marshes.

Two men wearing hardhats stand on a raised platform near the forest canopy.

Tracing Carbon Dioxide from the Atmosphere to the Trees

A three-year research grant will allow 91制片厂 scientists to study a curious trend in New Hampshire's tree growth.听

91制片厂 Experts Share How to Safely View Upcoming Solar Eclipse

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will travel across the U.S. The northern part of New Hampshire will be among the portions of the country in the path of totality, when the moon completely...

Rocky shoreline along the ocean with a boat and a sailboat in the background.

How Efficient is the Ocean at Taking Up Carbon?

Researchers from 91制片厂 and around the globe have arrived at the most accurate estimate to date of how much carbon dioxide is pulled from the atmosphere and locked deep in the ocean.

Sunset over an island with a house on it.

Shoals Marine Lab Names New Executive Director

Sara Morris, a well-respected leader dedicated to student academic experiences听and a passionate ornithologist, has been selected as the new Executive Director for the Shoals Marine Laboratory.

Orange flares of light erupt from the surface of the sun.

Earth鈥檚 atmosphere plays major role in creating space storms

New research indicates that the Earth鈥檚 atmosphere plays a larger role in the creation of space storms than previously thought.

Lynn Kistler smiles in front of a medieval town.

Physics Professor Honored for Magnetospheric Research

Lynn Kistler has been selected as听the American Geophysical Union's 2023 James Van Allen Lecture recipient.

Grad student helps lead charge for a more inclusive STEM environment

Tamara Marcus '24G co-authored a paper focusing on a science communication and policy workshop that centers marginalized communities.听

Two people in white Tyvek suits examine a thin flat disk under a blue ultraviolet light that detects dust.

Light Work

91制片厂 scientists are building components for NASA's IMAP mission that will map the boundaries of our heliosphere.

An image of the sun with orange flares on its surface.

91制片厂 Researchers Tap Into AI To Help Forecast Space Weather

Researchers are tapping into the power of AI to accurately forecast space weather near Earth's middle latitudes.听

An artist's concept of the MMS mission, with the Earth surrounded by blue magnetic lines and four satellites in space nearby.

91制片厂 Space Scientist Secures Four Research Grants Totaling $1.2M

91制片厂 will receive $1.2 million听for its role in four research grants to study space energy transfer and to create 3D space visualizations.

A scenic shot of Great Bay marshes with autumn foliage in the background.

Retracing Colonists鈥� Spread into Great Bay

Researchers are using an innovative tactic to reveal the decision-making behind the early English colonists' movements into Great Bay.

People bundled up in winter gear hold a long white tube to measure soil frost amidst a snowy forest.

Frosty Field Work

Wearing their warmest winter garb, graduate students from 91制片厂 and the University of Maine, along with three 91制片厂 faculty members, braved the extreme cold and perpetual darkness in the heart of...

An aerial view of a ship on the calm ocean water.

Shipping Sounds

91制片厂 researchers found no significant change in the U.S. continental shelf's underwater soundscape during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Sun peeks through clouds and a group of students stands on a seaweed-covered rocky coastline by the ocean.

We All Belong on the Island

Shoals Marine Laboratory has been awarded a 2022 Honorable Mention for Innovation for its Strategic Plan for Advancing Belonging.

Colin Ware sits on a chair in front of a three-paneled computer screen with various colored lines on it.

A Career's Work Recognized

Colin Ware has been selected for the 2022 Visualization Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in scientific data visualization.听

Group of 17 students gather in a well-lit room and smile at the camera.

For the Greater Good

A fellowship abroad helped Michael Coughlan hone his machine learning skills while improving the UK's home energy resilience.听

Four people sit in a row boat on a lake surrounded by green vegetation.

Warming Waters

A 91制片厂 postdoctoral researcher is studying impacts of climate change on methane-producing bacteria in Arctic lakes.听

Three elderly men stand on a beach holding measuring sticks to determine height of the sand.

Shifting Sands

Data from the volunteer-based Beach Profiling Program indicates which N.H. beaches are most resilient to coastal storms.

Nathan Schwadron sits in a room full of computer equipment and smiles at the camera.

Physics Fellow

91制片厂 physics professor Nathan Schwadron has been elected to the prestigious 2022 Class of Fellows of the American Geophysical Union.听

An illustration of space technology and its location on the International Space Station.

Another Leap Forward

91制片厂听researchers have received a $750,000 NASA grant to study gamma ray bursts.

Stern of the Exploration Vessel Nautilus with a crane deploying the DriX autonomous surface vessel into the ocean.

Monumental Mapping

Twelve scientists and students associated with 91制片厂 are mapping the seafloor of the largest marine protected area under U.S. jurisdiction.听

Open ocean with sunshine and white fluffy clouds overhead.

Nourishing Ocean Deserts

Research on the chemistry of ocean deserts shows how phytoplankton survive听in such tough conditions.

Map of Great Bay and the coastline of New Hampshire

Maps Made Easier

The New Hampshire听Geodata Portal website provides easier access to online GIS maps for the state.

Great Bay marsh in autumn, with brown grasses and orange leaves on the surrounding trees.

Coastal Buffers

The autumn may be a time when Great Bay Estuary is particularly vulnerable to the effects of coastal and ocean acidification, according to new 91制片厂 research.

Solar flare bursts away from the surface of the sun.

Searching for Answers

91制片厂 will receive $906,055 from NSF ANSWERS to build on its existing strengths in space weather research and education.

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Building Momentum for the Blue Economy

When it comes to the economy, the ocean is a major player 鈥� from tourism to energy, seafood to shipping, the world鈥檚 marine-related assets tally up to trillions of dollars. But our oceans and...

Eric Scheuer sits on an airplane in front of a laptop and data instruments.

Passings: Eric Scheuer

Eric Scheuer, a long-time 91制片厂 research project engineer, has passed away at the age of 51.听

Two Pacific white-sided dolphins leap out of the ocean water.

Differentiating Dolphin Dialects

New acoustic technology designed by 91制片厂 researchers tracks dolphins' habitat shift to colder waters due to climate change.

Prepping for New Leadership

Kalle Matso has been selected as the next director for the Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership.听

Winds of Change

A new collaboration between 91制片厂 and Vineyard Wind will focus on the underwater soundscapes near the offshore wind turbines near Martha's Vineyard.

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