The University of New Hampshire is a leader in the state and region in training the future workforce in the exciting STEM fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
In 2012, officials from the University System of New Hampshire and the Community College System of New Hampshire committed to double the number of STEM-educated graduates from their institutions by 2025.
As the largest public institution in the state, UNH will be the primary driver of that increase. In 2013, UNH graduated nearly 900 students in STEM majors.
UNH has the widest offerings in the state, with bachelor, master and doctoral-level programs in a range of science, technology and engineering fields.
"UNH does a great job underscoring the value of undergraduate research, providing a ton of opportunities to get an early start in the lab. It's important to immerse yourself in what you're learning, especially if you're a hands-on kind of person"
Avery Normandin '15, biomedical sciences major from Manchester
Employers across the state need STEM graduates to fuel their industries and become leaders in innovation, and UNH is committed to providing them.
"If technology is going to be a central part of the New Hampshire advantage then business needs to have the talent, and to have the talent we must have a strong university system"
Joseph Morone, Albany International, Rochester
UNH is taking the long view on STEM education by introducing kids as young as age seven to science and technology with summer programs, internships, and hands-on fun. And in partnerships with the Community College System of New Hampshire, we've smoothed the pathway from two-year to four-year degrees in STEM fields.
"The balloon project involved a lot of different aspects of science, from electronics to space physics. I like the responsibility that the project demanded of each of us, it made it feel very real and very important, and like it was our experiment."
Nick LaJoie, Project SMART participant and senior at Concord High School
Finish at UNH with programs in nursing, biomedical sciences, engineering, and psychology.
