College of Life Sciences and Agriculture

"I try to facilitate my students’ getting access to more of the world and their own capacities." —Jessica Bolker

Horticultural Technology Professor Rene Gingras believes in hands-on learning which is why he teaches credited courses in landscape lighting and pond design.  His students actually learn to install these landscape features from the ground up.

Civil Technology professor Ken Flesher specializes in teaching Construction Management here at Thompson School and lives it in his free time by helping out the non-profit organization Habitat for Humanity.

He is a registered professional animal scientist for beef and dairy cattle, spent a year in Namibia Africa in 2008 and has even acted as an animal wrangler and consultant for the movie industry. Meet Dr. Drew Conroy.

"David Townson (known to his students as Dr. T) was my teacher for principles of biology, and was responsible for me switching to my current major. His passion for science is contagious and his style of teaching makes it easy to become excited about what you’re learning."

In a way that only a microbiologist could, Vaughn Cooper lights up when he explains what makes a bacterium he is describing “charismatic.”

Brent Loy – Plant Breeder Extraordinaire

“One of my intentions is to build public understanding of ecological issues relevant to society,” says Dr. Serita Frey. “Another is to bring information that is more accurate to the folks who are influencing policy.”

Patrick Coursey, a recent graduate, has been working for a local general contractor call R.M. Piper INC.  They focus on bridge building/reconstruction, concrete, and site work.  He was recently promoted to the title of foreman and has been using his skills in surveying and layout to help build jobs. He has also been able to assist in job estimation and takeoff.

Megan is currently the Thompson Grooming Shop Manager at UNH and manages "Bark Now" an exclusive luxury style grooming salon and boutique. Megan volunteers as a leader for a local NH 4-H Dog Chapter and as the 4H dog show supervisor for two NH Fairs.

Steve Eisenhaure: Outstanding in the Field

“A lot of state schools are cutting their agriculture programs and it’s hard to find a good one like UNH’s.” - Nicole Antaya

"I don’t know what we’d do without her talents and positive, can-do attitude."

“The bottom line is I don’t think I could do my job without Meg Coburn. She assumes responsibility for so many of the daily tasks that need to be done.”