UMass Lowell researchers are studying fish with tapeworm parasites with the goal of improving our knowledge of the human immune system.
Professor Tim Walker (History) lives in the perfect part of the world for his new research project. Southern New England is home to over 5,000 whaling ship logbooks from the 1700 and 1800s that are full of historical information.
LOWELL, Mass. – Eggshells can enhance the growth of new, strong bones needed in medical procedures, a team of UMass Lowell researchers has discovered.
The technique developed by UMass Lowell could one day be applied to repair bones in patients with injuries due to aging, accidents, cancer and other diseases or in military combat, according to Assistant Prof. Gulden Camci-Unal, who is leading the study.
Public Health Sciences major Karianne Santiago Ruiz has been selected as a 2019-20 This is Public Health (TIPH) ambassador by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).
TIPH Ambassadors help raise awareness about the field of public health by leading virtual events, taking over the TIPH social media accounts, and planning activities for kindergarten through college students to grow interest in public health education and careers. ASPPH launched the TIPH Ambassador program in 2017.
BOSTON — New technologies at Massachusetts research institutions could get closer to market thanks to $4,000 in award funding to three winners of the poster competition at the 12th annual Massachusetts Life Sciences Innovation (MALSI) Day, the Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center (MTTC) announced today.
Space is a harsh and dangerous place. Aside from temperature extremes, high vacuum and bombardment of cosmic rays, space travelers also have to worry about extremely high-energy particles – dubbed “killer electrons” – that can pose a hazard to the health of astronauts and shorten the lifespan of orbiting satellites.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named UMass Dartmouth as the "College/University Partner of the Year" for the 2018 national WasteWise awards.
UMass Dartmouth’s Dining Services was recognized for a series of activities and achievements to increase the institution's sustainability efforts. In 2017, Dining Services led a team of interested students, the Facilities team, and the Campus Sustainability team to achieve success in reducing food waste.
Vice Chancellor for Athletics and Recreation, Special Projects and Programs Charlie Titus was inducted into the 2019 Bay State Games Hall of Fame earlier this week during a pre-game ceremony at Fenway Park, before the Red Sox took on the Chicago White Sox. He was inducted alongside Orlando Vandross, Yvonne Chern, and Beth Spoka.
The Massachusetts History Alliance honored Interim Dean of University Libraries Joanne Riley with the 2019 Bay State Legacy Award at its conference in Worcester on Monday. The award honors individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the interpretation and presentation of Massachusetts history.
The 28 members of the Junior Faculty Development Program Class of 2019 were honored for their achievements during a graduation ceremony at UMass Medical School on May 23. The celebration recognized completion of the year-long program as well as progress on individual projects under the guidance of senior faculty mentors, who were also recognized at the event.