Interdisciplinary Science & Engineering Symposium (ISE)

In Person Event April 22nd, 2026

(at the Whittemore Center Arena)

Electronic Submission Deadline April 20th

(Abstract required)


The Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Symposium (ISE) at UNH is a premier event showcasing innovative undergraduate research. Students address real-world challenges while developing skills in problem solving, project management, and teamwork. Faculty mentors guide students throughout the process, and industry and community partners serve as judges, helping recognize the most innovative and impactful projects. The symposium celebrates students’ academic achievements and highlights the creativity and collaboration that prepare them for future careers and continued discovery.

The ISE Symposium will be held on Wednesday, April 22, in the Whittemore Center Arena. The program will feature more than 500 students presenting their research to judges, faculty, attendees, and peers through posters and demonstrations. Projects span a wide range of disciplines, including earth, environmental, biological, computer, and physical sciences; bioengineering; chemical, civil, environmental, ocean, mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering; mathematics and statistics; physics; and chemistry.

We invite you to join us in celebrating the impressive scholarly achievements of our students.

Cyndee L. Gruden, PE, PhD

Dean, CEPS




In a continued effort to provide access to student research, digital copies of these presentations are made available and archived in this online gallery. Choose to view all poster and oral presentations or select presentations by department with the buttons below.



ISE Symposium Categories

Presentations are organized by topic and may not correspond to the students' majors



Acknowledgements

The Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Symposium has grown to become one of the marquee events in the UNH Undergraduate Research Conference. Bringing the URC ISE to fruition is the result of a collaborative effort of many UNH faculty and staff members as well as members of industry and alumni who serve as judges and volunteers. Thank you to those individuals, campus departments and companies for making the URC ISE a success.

Sponsors(alphabetically):

  • BAE Systems
  • College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS)
  • College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA)
  • Department of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering
  • Department of Chemistry
  • Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Department of Computer Science
  • Department of Earth Sciences
  • Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Department of Mathematics and Statistics
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Sciences
  • Department of Ocean Engineering
  • Department of Physics and Astronomy
  • Doug Martin with W.H. Demmons
  • Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space (EOS)
  • Quincy Hydronic Technologies Incorporated
  • The Harvey Hubbell Foundation
  • Scharfe Innovation Scholarship Fund
  • Subcom

Thank you to the Research Advisers from faculty and industry for supporting over 500 students in their research efforts. Thank you to our 100+ Judges for spending the day with our students and providing them invaluable feedback.


2026 URC ISE Planning Committee

Co-Chair:

Liz Wade (CEPS Office of the Dean)

Committee Members(alphabetically)

Jesse Ambrose (TSC), Aaron Benkes (University Advancement), Juan Carlos Cuevas Bautista (Mechanical Engineering), Rose Came (Earth Sciences), Michelle Capozzoli (Mathematics & Statistics), Natalia Crockett (Dean's Office), Stephen Hale (Leitzel Center), Shawna Hollen (Innovation Scholars), Stacey Hughes (Chemistry), Philippe Kalmogo (Civil & Environmental Engineering), Andrew Kun (Electrical & Computer Engineering), Ningyu Liu (Physics), Brooks Payette (CEPS Marketing), Tony Puntin (Civil & Environmental Engineering), Craig Smith (Computer Science), May-Win Thein (Ocean Engineering), Liz Wade (Co-Chair), Stephanie Whitney (CaPS), and Nan Yi (Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering)


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