AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNOAA/UNH Ocean Mapping: A new NOAA Center of Excellence for Operational Ocean and Great Lakes Mapping is taking shape at UNH in Durham, with leaders calling it a “transformative” research and jobs engine for the region. Education Metrics in NH: WalletHub ranks New Hampshire among the top states for school systems, while a NH task force urges the state to rethink how it measures school success with more improvement-focused data. Plug-in Balcony Solar Safety: New Hampshire is among states that have passed plug-in solar laws, now backed by UL 3700 safety certification—helping balcony solar move from legal gray area toward mainstream adoption. Seafood Tech Funding: The NSF Seafood Engine in New England is getting a $15M initial award to modernize fisheries and aquaculture with new technology and workforce development, with UMaine and NH-linked partners in the mix. AI in Higher Ed: Collage AI’s academic strategy push highlights AI-assisted course material creation and student learning support, aiming to boost outcomes through faculty partnerships. Public Health/Outbreak Confusion: The FDA’s Cyclospora iceberg lettuce recall story is still messy, with a “false positive” update adding to consumer uncertainty. Energy Costs Debate: NH lawmakers and advocates continue to clash over how to lower electricity bills, with nuclear small modular reactors and renewables both in the spotlight.
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