AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAviation Safety: A small plane crash at Jaffrey Airport injured a 75-year-old Brookline pilot; investigators with the FAA are looking into an apparent engine failure on takeoff. STEM Education & Talent: Unitil’s STEM scholarship program awarded $5,000 to six students across New Hampshire, including a Concord biology/pre-med student and a Hampton oceanography student. AI & Public Sentiment: A new Granite State Poll finds NH residents are increasingly using AI at work, even as nearly two-thirds expect it to hurt the U.S. overall. Wildlife Research: NH researchers are advancing a study on whether forest logging practices could change how moose encounter winter ticks—aimed at helping “zombie moose” survive parasite pressure. Public Health Science: UVM research highlights a potential new path for flu prevention and treatment by studying how influenza viruses enter human cells. Tech in Daily Life: A UNH-funded caregiver robot is helping a Durham couple with brain-injury recovery and daily exercise guidance, pointing to growing home-robot support as care shortages deepen. Local Tech & Infrastructure: PROCON’s Lighthouse Credit Union HQ renovation in Dover won an AGC of NH “Best in Building” award, using LiDAR scanning and major building systems upgrades. Environment & Health: A By Degrees Climate Summit recap spotlights community resilience work on PFAS and water quality, with researchers and organizers discussing accountability and next steps.
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