Animal studies on Spacelab-3

The flight of two squirrel monkeys and 24 rates on Spacelab-3 was the first mission to provide hand-on maintenance on animals in a laboratory environment. With few exceptions, the animals grew and behaved normally, were free of chronic stress, and differed from ground controls only for gravity-dependent parameters. One of the monkeys exhibited symptoms of space sickness similar to those observed in humans, which suggests squirrel monkeys may be good models for studying the space-adaptation syndrome. Among the wide variety of parameters measured in the rats, most notable was the dramatic loss of muscle mass and increased fragility of long bones. Other interesting rat findings were those of suppressed interferon production by spleen cells, defective release of growth hormone by somatotrophs, possible dissociation of circadian pacemakers, changes in hepatic lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, and hypersensitivity of marrow cells to erythopoietin. These results portend a strong role for animals in identifying and elucidating the physiological and anatomical responses of mammals to microgravity

Exploring Leadership Styles and How They Impact a Lean Culture

The purpose of this research is to explore how leadership styles effect a positive Lean culture and define a positive Lean culture. The results of this research will assist Lean practitioners as they play in integral part in creating a positive Lean culture. Creating and then fostering a positive Lean culture is valuable to leaders by improving innovation, working relationships and improved employee engagement. Learning more about how leadership styles impact a Lean culture will help future leaders create and foster a positive Lean culture

IoD Salesforce Blueprint

OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT: By adopting a shared CRM, we can save resources, increase engagement, stay competitive, build relationships, increase collaboration, and increase funding. PROJECT Champion: Lindsay Allsop LEAN FACILITATOR: Juliet Webbe

Paid Digital Ad Process

OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT:How do we reduce reliance on institutional knowledge and create a streamlined paid digital marketing process to meet the needs of Communication and Public Affairs (CPA) team members (present and future) and campus partners? PROJECT Champion: Bianca Nicolosi LEAN FACILITATOR:Dagmar Vlaho

CaPS Request & Intake Process for Events, Recruitment, and Marketing

OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT: How can we engage College Teams and campus partners to better identify project needs and create a more efficient process for CaPS? Our goal is to improve communication, use technology to reduce duplicative work, and ultimately strengthen relationships within the CaPS team. PROJECT Champion: Krysta Gingue LEAN FACILITATOR: Thomas Lencki Jr

PSU Collection Process

OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT: How do we develop a clear, efficient, and effective process to collect inactive student account balances and reduce bad debt? PROJECT Champions: Katie Turner and Kim Evans LEAN FACILITATOR: Theresa Mulli

GSC Marketing Drive Optimization

OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT: How do we organize our marketing drive to optimize navigation? The desired outcomes from this improvement are increasing efficiency and maximizing the value of the resources in the drive. PROJECT MANAGERS:Derek Edry LEAN FACILITATOR:Janell Hutchin

Sustainability Awards Nominations

OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT: How do we increase visibility, participation, and engagement from across all UNH colleges, schools, and campuses in the nomination process of the Sustainability Awards in order to embody sustainability in the community (talk the walk). PROJECT Champion: El Farrell LEAN FACILITATOR: Stormy Gleaso

UNH Campus Rec. Onboarding Overhaul

OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT:To consolidate the internal Campus Recreation onboarding process so that it is more streamlined and trackable for both hiring managers and employees. PROJECT MANAGERS:Rich Cercone LEAN FACILITATOR: Mary Beth Masc