AMHERST, Mass. – The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) today announced that it has elected 87 new members and 18 international members including University of Massachusetts Amherst Distinguished Professor James Kurose of the College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS).
A group of researchers in Mexico report observing sexual differences in some body parts of the Mexican fruit fly that may play a role in regurgitation in a recent study the authors believe is the first of its kind. The research team led by Martin Aluja and including entomologist John Stoffolano of the Stockbridge School of Agriculture say regurgitation is a behavior that may help adult flies eliminate toxins such as insecticides that they have ingested.
The university will celebrate Black History Month, also known as Black Heritage Month, during February with a series of art performances, activities, lectures, films and more.
Events include:
Film Showings: Black History Month Films
Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
New Africa House Theatre (basement)
AMHERST, Mass. – Officials from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the Town of Amherst have reached an agreement that addresses the cost educating K-12 students who live in tax-exempt housing in Amherst. The agreement is one aspect of a broad, multi-year Strategic Partnership Agreement, which is still being negotiated.
On Monday, February 10, 2020, UMass Dartmouth announced a $4,576,764 million grant from the United States Navy to fund research projects with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) and institutions of higher education. This funding represents the largest research award in UMass Dartmouth history.
BOSTON – Immigration scholar Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, as a teen ager sent to the U.S. by parents seeking to save him from Argentina’s gathering Dirty War, today was unanimously selected to become chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Boston.
BOSTON – Immigration scholar Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, as a teenager sent to the U.S. by parents seeking to save him from Argentina’s gathering Dirty War, today was unanimously selected to become chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Second-year School of Medicine student Filia Van Dessel has been named a Paul Ambrose Scholar by the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research. Van Dessel will use the award to improve access to recreational and physical activity opportunities for youth with disabilities on Martha’s Vineyard. The project builds on the population health clerkship she completed with other students from the School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Nursing.
Billerica Memorial High School junior Tej Patel was the winner of the 14th Annual Central Massachusetts Brain Bee held at UMass Medical School on Saturday, Feb. 1. Hosted by the UMMS Department of Psychiatry and NeuroNexus Institute, the Brain Bee is a competition designed to encourage students to pursue careers in the neurosciences.
In an emotional ceremony before his family, colleagues and friends, C. Leon Pierce was sworn in as director of public safety and chief of police at UMass Medical School on Thursday, Feb. 6. Two of his daughters, Gabrielle and Sage Pierce, sang the National Anthem, while the third, Makenzie Pierce, fulfilled the honor of pinning on his new badge. Jennifer Pierce, his wife, was close by.
Chief Pierce was appointed to the top post last month, upon the retirement of John Luippold.