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An Innovation Ecosystem Thrives at UNH

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An Innovation Ecosystem Thrives at UNH

Universities can be hubs for innovative thought, products and even spin-out businesses. The University of New Hampshire is no exception, and has actually created an ecosystem to accelerate future high tech leaders, companies and socially responsible nonprofits. 



For this latest episode of Get Tech Smart, I feature three guests from UNH:



  • Marc Eichenberger Chief Business Development and Innovation Officer, UNHInnovation

  • Jeffrey Lapak, Director, UNH InterOperability Lab and COVID Lab Operations

  • Dot Sheehan, Founder, President, and CEO, OPERATION HAT TRICK.

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The Granite Beat: Journalism Meets Lived Experience: A conversation with Anthony Payton

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The Granite Beat: Journalism Meets Lived Experience: A conversation with Anthony Payton

Anthony Payton is a columnist and community activist whose work is informed by his experiences with the criminal justice system. He also writes about race relations, and how he finds that what people share in common often transcends their differences.

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The Granite Beat: Why 'Old School' Cops and Courts Coverage Still Matters; Q&A with Michael Mortensen

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The Granite Beat: Why 'Old School' Cops and Courts Coverage Still Matters; Q&A with Michael Mortensen

Michael Mortensen is a veteran journalist who has covered the Lakes Region for decades. He has filled just about every role possible within a newsroom. Most recently, he’s been the “courts and cops” reporter for The Laconia Daily Sun.

Understanding the Longevity of Merrimack Station, New England’s Last Coal-Fired Power Plant

Understanding the Longevity of Merrimack Station, New England’s Last Coal-Fired Power Plant

Merrimack Station in Bow, built in the 1960s, is the last coal-fired plant in New England. The plant has a long history of serving the energy needs of New Hampshire residents but in recent years the plant has come under fire by anti-coal groups who have called for its closure citing health and environmental concerns and the plant’s capacity has been reduced from 70 to 90 percent capacity in years past to only 10 percent today. While Merrimack Station secured a three-year contract with the regional grid operator ISO-New England last February, utility advocates and anti-coal activists believe it is only a matter of time before coal-fired plants like Merrimack Station will transition to other forms of energy.  

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Why the Great Resignation Trend Doesn’t Have to Happen at Your Company

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Why the Great Resignation Trend Doesn’t Have to Happen at Your Company

In August 2021, the term that dominated the headlines was Great Resignation. By August 2022, at least 4.2 million Americans had quit their jobs, seeking better pay, flexibility and culture, according to Zippia.com.

For this episode of Get Tech Smart, we meet Career Coach Peter Duffy, owner of Connections Career Coaching LLC. We'll dig deep into the root causes of the 'great resignation' problem and the solutions for tech employers and employees.

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How High School Students Can Jumpstart STEM Career

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How High School Students Can Jumpstart STEM Career

For this episode of Get Tech Smart, we’ll meet Laurel Skiff of BAE Systems, a defense contractor that is one of the top 10 largest companies and employers in New Hampshire. Laurel Skiff, the company’s community, pre- and early-career outreach program lead, will walk us through the four STEM programs BAE offers to high school students. These programs provide incredible and valuable hands-on opportunities in STEM through BAE’s intensive programs and internships, including:

  • STEM Talks Virtual Program

  • Engineering Career Day

  • Women In Technology

  • Focus