Participants learn about a shoreline restoration project at Coughlin Park in Winthrop during a conference field trip. The project was completed by the Woods Hole Group and is being monitored by the…, About the Stone Living Lab, The Stone Living Lab, is an innovative and collaborative initiative for testing and scaling up nature-based approaches to climate adaptation, coastal resilience and ecological restoration in the high-energy environment…
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Dr. Timothy Shea, a professor of Management Information Systems (MIS) in the Charlton College of Business, was recently awarded the Faculty Civic Leadership Award by UMass Dartmouth’s Leduc Center…, Shea uses a service-learning approach to his lessons, where his students work with Southcoast clients to design and develop databases, websites, ecommerce sites, select and implement software, or…, "As retirement is beginning to nip at my heels, I'm thinking more about what I have done in my 20 plus years at UMass Dartmouth,” said Shea. “One thing I am very clear about, and I am most grateful…, A few recent projects include website development for a mini library initiative in New Bedford, a local family owned construction company, a music store, and a catering company – along with an…, “UMass Dartmouth is a public university, and I came here wanting to make service to the community a significant part of my work. With a lot of help along the way, especially through the Leduc Center…
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Acting Provost Michael Goodman, Dean of the College of Engineering and Interim Dean of SMAST Jean VanderGheynst, Chancellor Mark Fuller, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, Vice Provost for Research…, DARTMOUTH, MASS., – Yesterday, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and executives from UMass Dartmouth celebrated the announcement of a new $739,936 award from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to support the development of a…, said Governor Charlie Baker., “This investment in new research infrastructure at UMass Dartmouth will further strengthen Massachusetts’ Blue Tech sector, working collaboratively with the private sector to create innovative…, said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, who chairs the Commonwealth’s Seaport Economic Council., “This new lab, and the partnerships with leading organizations in manufacturing and research, will solidify the Commonwealth’s role as a global leader when it comes to R&D in the Blue Tech…, said UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Mark A. Fuller., “With this new biodegradability lab, our university will be able to create research opportunities for students and faculty while providing impactful results and economic benefits to government and…, said Mike Joyce, PrimaLoft president and CEO, . “Textile materials often wind up in landfills, marine environments and wastewater systems, and we’ve developed biodegradable technologies that combat this issue at the fiber level. The expertise…, said Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy., “The Baker-Polito Administration has made investments in research and development a critical building block of our economic development plans and this grant will further the momentum we’ve generated…, said Pat Larkin, Director of the Innovation Institute at MassTech., “This fund has made key investments in critical industries for Massachusetts, but this is the first that has tackled a challenge like this, with a direct tie to disposable consumer goods and the…, said Senator Michael J. Rodrigues, Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means., “Thank you to the Baker-Polito Administration and the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative for their support of this industry and thank you to Chancellor Fuller for his stalwart leadership in…, said Senator Mark Montigny., “I am pleased that this capital grant, supported by the Legislature, from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative is being awarded to UMass Dartmouth. It will bolster the campus’ efforts to…, said Representative Paul A. Schmid III, . “This research has the potential to reduce significant harm to our planet. I am thrilled UMass Dartmouth is taking an active role in such important work.”
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During the YWCA’s 12th Annual Women of Distinction Awards Event, held via zoom, UMass Dartmouth’s Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Juli Parker was honored with the YWCA Yvonne M…, said Parker, . “The seven years serving on the YWCA Board and the two years I served as President were some of my proudest moments in leadership to date. The mission to eliminate racism and empower women rings…, said Gail Fortes, Executive Director of YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts, . During her tenure with the YWCA, Parker, who also serves as the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of the Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality, accomplished long-lasting changes within the…
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Students gather around the "Ethics and Information Quality" station hosted by Assoc. Prof. of Accounting Karen Lin, right, during Ethics Fest at University Crossing. After months of online…
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Sharon Cantor, PhD, professor of molecular, cell & cancer biology, studies inherited breast and ovarian cancer. Her research examines the gap in understanding how chemotherapy works. Dr. Cantor…
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UMass Chan Medical School students and city health officials are planning to offer “treats” to families visiting the Epworth Methodist Free Medical Program on Sunday, Oct. 31, in the form of free flu…
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Third-year medical students Kayla Daniell and Sara Hyde decided UMass Chan Medical School was the right choice for them after attending on-campus interviews during their school search. So when the…
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Elementary school students wait in line with backpacks on Participants can direct their donations to numerous options, and donations can be split among multiple choices. The campaign provides these…, North Quadrant Support Services, Since being established in 2017, the NQSS initiative has supported educators and students in the North Quadrant of the Worcester Public School system, home to some of the city’s most economically…, UMass Chan Medical School Foundation, Donations can be directed via the foundation to the following funds:, UMass Chan Medical School Research, – UMass Chan Medical School is home to some of the world’s preeminent biomedical sciences researchers. Donations support their efforts to identify and develop solutions to devastating ailments, from…, UMass Chan Medical School Student Financial Aid, – This fund enables UMass Chan Medical School to attract talented students regardless of their ability to pay, providing financially disadvantaged students opportunities to pursue a medical…, UMass Chan Medical School Veterans Fund for Health Research, – New this year as the region celebrates the November opening of a community-based outpatient clinic for veterans on the UMass Chan Medical School campus in Worcester, this fund will support…, UMass Chan Medical School Diversity and Inclusion, – In order to promote a culture that celebrates and espouses the values of respect, inclusivity, collegiality and diversity, while acknowledging and effectively addressing bias, contributions will…, The United Way of Central Massachusetts, Donors can direct contributions to any of more than 1,000 prescreened nonprofit organizations from down the street to around the globe. “Because we partnered with you, we were able to do so much,…
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Members of the UMass community gathered in Dartmouth Friday, October 22, and in Amherst Saturday October 23, to celebrate the past, present, and future of Brutalist architecture on the UMass…, The sold out symposium — part of the UMassBrut collaboration — provided a unique platform that brought together a team of distinguished scholars, industry professionals, artists, and passionate…, “We’re delighted to host this event and to celebrate the stunning mid-century architectural heritage that makes our campus so unique,” said Chancellor Fuller. “For me personally, the first time I…, Future UMassBrut events can be found at their website .
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