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Item Proposal for a green roof(Southern New Hampshire University, 2015) Heyman, Brittany A.; Weinstein, Michael; Veilleux, Benjamin; Collins, MichaelThis paper proposes the installation of a green roof system on the new residence halls to be constructed on the Southern New Hampshire University Manchester campus. Green roofs have been shown to benefit sustainable initiatives by reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere both onsite and offsite, mitigating storm water runoff volume and pollutants, lessening airborne and noise pollutants, and creating wildlife corridors. Economically, the long-term savings they promote quickly offset the initial short-term costs that come from installation of green roofs. Green roofs are projected to have double the service life of traditional roofs, and lower electricity costs substantially by insulating and cooling buildings, thus reducing energy loads. Based on these effects--in addition to engendering positive publicity, increased recruitment, and possibilities for local agriculture--this study recommends strongly considering the inclusion of an intensive green roof system on the new residence halls. (Author abstract)Item Proposal for the establishment of the SNHU arboretum(Southern New Hampshire University, 2015) Weinstein, Michael; York, KateSouthern New Hampshire University’s Manchester campus is currently experiencing tremendous growth. With rapid development following increased enrollment, the school’s natural and ecological heritage is quickly disappearing. This paper proposes an alternative form of development: the preservation and cultivation of ≈20-35 acres of forested land on the campus for the purposes of creating an Arboretum. This research shows the immense benefits to both the school and community at large by such an initiative, including, briefly: providing unparalleled and unique educational and academic opportunities for students both on campus and at local schools; increased recruitment and retention of both highly-qualified students and faculty; serving as a flagship for support and promotion of the school’s sustainability efforts; raising local awareness of environmental and social issues; and benefiting the health and safety of the entire community. Additionally, this research shows high levels of support for the Arboretum from the community and the faculty of SNHU, as it directly supports responsible school growth, the UC Strategic Plan, the Manchester Neighborhood Health Improvement Strategy, the State of New Hampshire’s Priority Forest Landscapes, and the Governor’s proclamation of 2015 as “A Year of STEM,” among many other initiatives. With suitable forested land rapidly being swallowed by “hard” development and construction, and a critical need for unique STEM education opportunities, it is imperative that the school act now to set aside this natural landscape. The Arboretum has unequaled potential to provide the utmost benefit to the students, staff, faculty, and local and statewide communities for generations to come. (Author abstract)Item SNHU rain garden(Southern New Hampshire University, 2014-04-02) Allen, Cory; Braun, Jeffrey; Corcoran, Michael; Demetriou, Andreanna; De Redon, Timothy; Fournier, Stephen; Fuller, Samuel; Heichlinger, Sean; Nelson, Trevor; Poirier, Drew; Rocha, Lorreta; Sivagurunathan, Kartheepan; Veilleux, Benjamin; Weinstein, Michael; Young, Brittany; Corbin, Joseph; Goldsmith, Michele; Cummings, AllisonOur undergraduate research project is the planning, development, and installation of a phytoremediating rain garden on the SNHU campus. As part of an EPA grant-funded program, our group will be responsible for the entire creation process of this rain garden, from preplanning, budgeting, and research, to installation and policy and procedure development. This project aims to accomplish multiple goals, namely, 1) to identify and remediate soil and water pollutants in the specified portion of the SNHU campus, 2) to increase campus awareness of environmental issues and actions that can be taken to help, and 3) to hopefully serve as proof of concept for the future installation of further rain gardens at SNHU. The site will be highly visible, and all relevant documentation will be created and catalogued by our group. (Author abstract)Item SNHU University College Undergraduate Research Day: abstracts of student projects [April 8, 2015](Southern New Hampshire University, 2015-04-08) Cook, Susan; Worth, Elizabeth; Cass, Alyssa R.; Holland, Elizabeth; Palmer, Megan; Bodi, Evan; Mooney, Whitney; Hoffman, Michael; Rocha, Lorreta; Pastorello, Ann; Leafe, Jeremy; Heyman, Brittany; Weinstein, Michael; Veilleux, Benjamin; Collins, Michael; Mitchell, Mariah; Rivera, Anderson; Werth, Elijah; Drylie, Darci; Szelog, Stephen; Ward, Samantha; Easton, Laurelann; Refsdal, Ariana; Perry, Lindsey; Egan, Celia; McDonough, Kelley; Alajmi, Fahad; Alkhuzami, Mohammad; Martin, Tyler; Zahrani, Mohammed; Baylis, Thomas K.; Beretta, Ryan; Walsh, Jackie; Pirozzo, Paul; Guildford, Nathan; Hayward, Justin; Mastromarino, Tyler; Mostanteq, Mohammed; Abu Sag, Faisal; Ryan, Steven; Snider, Joshua; Nesmith, Joshua; Ayers, Ryan; Bylund, Jessica; Hali, Rachael; Sudiaman, Natasha; Coulombe, Mallory; Pearson, Kathryn; Wescott, John; Danis, Megan; LaFoe, Alyssa; Hayes, Kelley; Butler, Amanda; Kump, Hannah; Gancorz, Caitlyn; Harold, Kiara; Pelletier, Kaylie; Collins, Briana; Lafond, Erin; Beebe, Eric; Frazier, Alicia; Anderson, Beth; Balboni, Alyssa; Blanchard, Ashlyn; Capobianco, Jacqueline; Coyne, Molly; Jain, Gregory; Shaughnessy, Kaitiln; Shaw, Karen; Cerasi, Anthony; Dewar, Jennifer; Renaud, Emily; Dupuis, Lindsey; Dutra, Gary; Galella, Christiana; Grotton, Bailey; Grover, Jayna; Hamilton, Sarah; Hilts, Gabryelle; Valdez, Lenny; Kaufold, Jacqueline; Lafrance, Janna; Meoli, Victoria; Michaud, Allison; Mullen, Adam; Murphy, Tyler; Murray, Sarah; Ripley, Dianna; Sabbagh, Katelyn; Douglas, Alyssa; Sayers, Jessica; Sherwood, Rebecca; Soucy, Alexis; Undercofler, Michael; Welch, Kristine; Biggins, Corey