Keith Testa
Keith Testa's Articles
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Tackling the Challenge
A smart ring that can detect the presence of date rape drugs in drinks, an edible supplement made from seaweed to reduce methane production in cows and a process to produce renewable jet fuel were... -
Celebrating Five Years of Increasing Access
In the face of rising tuition costs throughout the country, the Â鶹app is celebrating five years of making a college education more affordable for students in the Granite State,... -
Connecting Across Cultures
It took Lina Adjout ’21 one day and one traditional Turkish pastry to find exactly what she was hoping to find in Ireland. -
Reimagining the Game Plan
Given the ultimate outcome, perhaps it was oddly fitting that Fabian Lutz ’20G first received word that his UNH experience was about to look very different when he was already more than a thousand... -
UNH Again Earns 'Best Value' Status
The Â鶹app has been ranked the No. 1 best value public university in New England for the second consecutive year and is a top-10 best value public university in the country,... -
'On the Shoulders of Giants'
Stephanie Bramlett ’06G ’11G admits that she received a jolt of exhilaration when she first discovered more than 25,000 YouTube views on the TEDx talk she delivered at this spring’s Portsmouth event... -
Saluting Faculty Excellence
Every year, a chosen few of UNH’s outstanding faculty members from each college and school receive Faculty Excellence Awards in recognition of their achievements in teaching, scholarship and service... -
Accelerating Success
It was less than four months ago that Eric Ciarla ’22 and Caleb Peffer ’22 were shaking hands with UNH President Jim Dean as they collected their diplomas at commencement. Now they and their fellow... -
How Nate Rowe ’25 Became 'King Tuna'
Nate Rowe ’25 had no idea when he reported to his summer gig as a lifeguard in Harwich, Massachusetts one Wednesday in early August that he was about to become a local hero and celebrity. -
Home Game
Chad Graff ’12 recently joined the Patriots beat for The Athletic, returning to the region he and his wife grew up in after 10 years in Minnesota. -
A Summer in the Spotlight
Kaley Lambert ’24Ìýfound herself in a truly unique and distinctively rewarding position when she secured an internship with the Reproductive Freedom Fund of New Hampshire (RFFNH) this summer – just... -
Getting Back to Nature
Kelsey Herold ’23 is completing an internship at the Millstone Wildlife Center in Windham, New Hampshire, this summer. -
Keeping Up the Good Work
For Ashley Carnes ’23, one of the perks of her summer gig that she looks forward to every day is the opportunity to set up an afternoon scavenger hunt. The participants? A trio of warty pigs. -
Raising the Bar
The Â鶹app, recognized last year as a top producer of Gilman scholars in the country by the U.S. State Department as part of the 20th anniversary of the program, had its largest... -
Staging a Return
Michael Blackman doesn’t hesitate for an instant when considering what’s more likely to cause the biggest spike in his nerves – his daily role as dean of students at UNH, or his return to the stage... -
A Parting Well Made
Theatre professor David Richman exits the UNH teaching and performance stage. -
Fulbright Grantees Selected
Four UNH students received Fulbright grants this spring to teach, study or conduct research abroad, with two more earning alternate recognition. Nine of the 20 applicants from UNH advanced as far as... -
True Colors
It was purple hair that first prompted Camryn Berry to feel she’d found a home at UNH as a woman in STEM. It was a pink lab coat that opened the door for thousands to share in her story. -
Young Changemakers Take Center Stage
UNH held its Community Changemaker Challenge on May 13 for New England high schools, hosting teams from five schools via Zoom in a showcase of creative ideas and solutions to a wide range of social,... -
Deconstructing Bias
Three young researchers -- and many more -- are leading efforts to help UNH geosciences become more inclusive. -
Going Above and Beyond
Sally Nelson volunteered to be a living donor for a friend in need, andÌýthroughout her own months-long journey she credits her colleagues at the School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering (SMSOE... -
McDowell Earns Hollings Scholarship
Lauren McDowell ’24 has been named a NOAA Hollings scholar, becoming the first UNH student to receive the honor for sophomores since 2019. McDowell will complete a paid internship with the National... -
Finishing Strong
A team of UNH students worked through the night to improve its presentation at the last minute and ultimately walked away as national champions, taking first place in the E-Fest competitionÌýand the $... -
Changing the Game
The minds behind what is being hailed as a game-changing connectivity breakthrough in the crypto and blockchain world spent much of the winter working together in the Bahamas while being hosted by an... -
Styled Up
Three barbers from D’Cachet Barber Shop in Roslindale, Massachusetts, visited UNH on Tuesday as part of a diversity, equity and inclusion event that offered free haircuts to students, catering to all... -
Getting SMART
Six Â鶹app students have been awarded Science, Math and Research for Transformation (SMART) scholarships from the Department of Defense, the largest number of recipients ever... -
Shining a Light on BIPOC History in N.H.
The Center for the Humanities at UNH has received two grants that will help advance projects related to celebrating the history of BIPOC populations in New Hampshire. -
Bringing Cuts to Campus
UNH will be hosting three barbers from Boston on April 19 who will offer free haircuts to students – catering to all hair types and styles – in a return to a diversity, equity and inclusion... -
A Fascinating Find
Adapting to encountering the unexpected is a significant part of the curriculum for those in UNH’s wilderness emergency medical care course. But the events of a March 23 meeting of the class will... -
At the Top of Their Game
The U.S. Paralympic sled hockey team celebrated a gold medal four-peat at the Paralympic Winter Games earlier this month, and no college had more representation in Beijing – among all U.S.... -
Going Places
When it came time to choose a college, Madison Hoppler ’24 opted for the financial security of the campus located practically in her backyard over a more focused pursuit of her creative passion at... -
'Gender Equality for a Sustainable Future'
Celebrating Women's History Month by highlighting women faculty members and the female graduate students they're working with on research at UNH. -
Stepping Up to the Plate
While many students remain free of the burden of food insecurity, a growing number of others – perhaps as many as 20 percent of students, based on results of a recent survey – are not. The newly... -
A Supportive Space
David Beauregard ’23 was in dire need of a parking space. With the clock ticking on his quest to find one, his last resort wound up being a virtual space. A member of the New Hampshire Air National... -
Opening Doors
The first cohort of students is enrolled in theÌýUNH-4U program, designed toÌýopen doors to a mostly traditional college experience that was previously closed to students with intellectual disabilities... -
A Lifesaving Voyage
On Sept. 29, the Coast Guard held a small ceremony at the Portsmouth Harbor station to recognize the members of the Shoals Marine Laboratory staff for their response in rescuing a person from the... -
UNH Named a 'Best Value'
The Â鶹app offers one of the 10 best values in the country among public universities and the No. 1 value among public universities in New England, according to the new Best Value... -
Remembering 9/11
In observing the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, UNH paused to honor those who were lost, including members of the UNH community: Judd Cavalier ’98, Jennifer Fialko ’94, Robert G. LeBlanc ’59... -
Getting Results
The UNH COVID-19Ìýlab has gone from testing only UNH students at the outset to becoming one of the most powerful tools the Granite State has in the battle against COVID-19. -
A Movement on the Move
The Freedom Café was founded more than eight years ago with one ambitious goal and two worldly possessions.ÌýIt recently moved from its original location at 10 Mill Road to 37 Main Street in Durham,... -
It’s All Relative
When Jerry Dunfey ’56 watched via livestream from Switzerland as his grandson, Gordon Hoyt ’21, walked across the stage during the CEPS commencement ceremony on May 21 there was one distinct... -
Pipeline to Professions
Whenever Carl Hubbard ’21 boards a plane and sets off for the Bay Area to begin his job with Cisco Systems, it will be the start of a chapter he’s been eagerly anticipating for more than a year. It... -
Getting Their Feet Wet
For a quartet of senior UNH environmental engineering students, there’s something in the water. And one of their last acts prior to graduation will be helping to remove it.Ìý -
Character Counts
When Julian Maduro ’21 says she grew up around books, she is speaking both figuratively and literally. -
Delay of Game
When the announcement was made that UNH would be able to play a spring football season sophomore quarterback Max Brosmer’s second thought was how excited he was . -
Granite State Fans
“It makes you feel good to be able to help out. The kids are really appreciative," says Bob Glendening of the support he and wife Beverly provide through scholarships. Ìý -
Acing the Test
When the COVID-19 pandemic began spreading rapidly throughout communities around the globe earlier this spring, Ian Ayer ’22 knew he wouldn’t last long lounging comfortably in the family living room. -
Setting The Stage For Success
Alexandra Vergara ’23 didn’t find herself until she started pretending to be other people. -
The Story Books Tell
Julian Maduro ’21 grew up surrounded by books, but remembers that only one of them had a character of color. Now, she's turning that memory into meaningful research.ÌýÌý