"Interdisciplinary Research Moving New Hampshire Agriculture and Forestry Forward"

"The New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station (NHAES) supports research that strengthens agriculture, aquaculture, and natural resources in New Hampshire while addressing regional and global challenges. Through its Collaborative Research Enhancement Team Exploration (CREATE) program, NHAES provides initial support for innovative research that connects knowledge and skillsets from different disciplines and colleges at the University of New Hampshire (UNH). CREATE projects take on complex issues, drawing on expertise in biological, engineering, environmental and social sciences. Since its launch in 2022, the CREATE program has supported projects on aquaculture biosensors, soil nutrient studies, and links between biodiversity and human well-being.

“The inventive ideas proposed and undertaken through this program over the past few years have generated really exciting insights and collaborations that have continued to grow,” says Anton Bekkerman, director of the NHAES. “And this year’s CREATE awardees are building upon the program’s impressive portfolio.” Read more