Michael Ash, economics and public policy, has developed a visualization that offers a novel perspective on President Donald Trump’s approval and disapproval ratings leading up to the November…
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Thanks to some digital archeology work by Tony Sampas, the university’s archivist and special projects manager, a lost website about an overlooked group of Lowell textile mill workers has been…
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BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker today announced the appointment of Robert Lewis Jr. and Julie M. Ramos Gagliardi to the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees. The appointments fill the seats…, Governor Charlie Baker , said. “Robert Lewis is a dedicated leader and fierce advocate for our urban youth, and Julie Gagliardi is a passionate and deeply rooted leader in the SouthCoast with strong ties to her alma mater. I…, UMass President Marty Meehan, said. “Despite the many demands on Governor Baker at this time, we are extremely grateful to him for the careful attention and consideration he gives to these important appointments.” “As Chairman,…, UMass Board of Trustees Chairman Robert Manning, said. “I look forward to working with these two distinguished leaders to take UMass to even greater heights for the benefit of our students, faculty and staff.” Chairman Manning and President Meehan…
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Fourth-year School of Medicine student SeungJu Jackie Oh was completing a dedicated research year in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery when COVID-19 closed the medical school. Oh…
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A new study led by UMass Medical School researchers has found that parents of premature infants on home oxygen therapy can safely and effectively report babies’ oxygen levels in between clinic visits…
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George M. Abraham, MD, MPH, professor of medicine, was appointed chair of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine. The board licenses more than 40,000 physicians and acupuncturists and…
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Criminal-Justice landing page Criminology Assoc. Prof. Harris-Christopher Christopher Harris researches police misconduct, police accountability, public perceptions of police, and early…, Q: It seems like some big city police departments have undertaken decades of reform efforts, yet new scandals break out that look a lot like the old ones. Why is that?, A:, Sometimes, it’s because the reforms weren’t going to work in the first place. One example is civilian oversight panels – even those that can accept complaints and investigate them independently, in…, Q: You have done research into data-based early intervention systems that are designed to flag officers with problematic behavior and retrain them before the behavior escalates. Are they effective?, A:, Not as they’re currently used by most departments. Generally, these systems will flag an officer who exceeds a threshold number of citizen complaints or use of force incidents within a certain time…, Q: Since Sept. 11, 2001, many police departments have been equipped with military surplus weapons, equipment and training. Has that hurt reform efforts?, A:, Yes, I think so. Giving police military surplus runs counter to policing in a democracy, which should be by consent. And overall, police rarely have to use force, so whether they need military…, Q: Do you think that mentality led to some of the recent clashes between police and protesters that involved police use of tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets and bean bag guns?, A:, Yes. It sets a bad tone if police show up to a protest in riot gear. That tells the protesters the police are expecting trouble, and that can escalate the situation. It doesn’t say to the crowd, “We…, Q: Historically, what kinds of reforms have worked, and who’s doing a good job? , A:, States can and should set police certification and training standards. Police departments should also examine their training and policies on the use of deadly force, among other things. But if you…
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In the midst of a COVID-19 pandemic that has disproportionately affected Massachusetts seniors, UMass Boston’s Gerontology Institute is using its research to identify the state’s most vulnerable…
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USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) has awarded a two-year, $300,000 grant to an interdisciplinary group of researchers from UMass Amherst to develop tools to estimate the mass of…
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AMHERST, Mass. – The University of Massachusetts Amherst Department of Food Science has been awarded a five-year, $482,549 grant to fund an experiential learning program for undergraduates, including…
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