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- Celia A. Schiffer, PhD, has accepted the position of chair of the newly renamed Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, effective Oct. 1. Formerly the Department of Biochemistry…Type: News
- A child at an aquarium looks at fish. Photo courtesy of Pixabay. Mitchelle Chinonyerem Agonsi and Andie Painten, graduate students at UMass Dartmouth's School for Marine Science & Technology (…Type: News
- Natasha M. de la Rosa-Rivera, a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in the neuroscience and behavior program and 2019 CRF Graduate Student Grant Writers Program member, was recently named as a recipient of a…Type: News
- The Broadway production of “Moulin Rouge” won an impressive ten Tony Awards at Sunday’s ceremony, but for the UMass Amherst theater department, one win was particularly exciting. Lighting designer…Type: News
- Nursing student places thermometer in another nursing student's mouth In the first US News & World Report national rankings for programs offering a BS in Nursing, the UMass Dartmouth College of…, College offers state-of-the-art laboratories and clinical experiences at leading healthcare facilities, UMass Dartmouth offers the only bachelor of science degree in nursing in southeastern MA with newly renovated laboratories that enable students to gain valuable skills in the college's clinical…, Undergraduate and graduate degrees prepare students for successful nursing careers, In addition to the traditional four-year BS in nursing, UMass Dartmouth offers an online RN to BS program and a Second Degree Accelerated BS in Nursing program for students already holding a bachelor…Type: News
- Aerial view of UMass Lowell campus In a city that owes its existence to a healthy and dependable waterway, an interdisciplinary team of UMass Lowell faculty are pooling their expertise to train young…Type: News
- The 2021-22 RISE fellowship recipients are, from left, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Cordula Schmid, Analytical Chemistry Ph.D. candidate Elizabeth Farrell and junior…Type: News
- Assistant Professor Gulden Camci-Unal The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded Department of Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering Asst. Prof. Asst. Prof. Gulden Camci-Unal Gulden…Type: News
- A sustainable diet is healthier for the planet – and for us, says Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences landing page Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences Assoc. Prof. Mangano-Kelsey Kelsey Mangano .…, Q: What is a sustainable diet?, A:, It’s part of a food system that provides healthy food to all people in a way that protects the environment. There are so many food inequities in the United States and around the world. Making sure…, Q: The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change homepage United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change recently released a report with a bleak warning about the environment, saying…, A:, Of the 4 billion tons of food produced globally each year, one-third of it is wasted. That blew my mind, especially since there are such high rates of food insecurity. In the United States, we have…, Q: The IPCC report August 2021 U.N. report says cows and rice are the two biggest agricultural sources of methane gas, one of the most damaging greenhouse gases. Is pork or chicken better for the…, A: All ruminant animals – cows, sheep and goats – release methane gas during digestion, so eating dairy products is only slightly better for the environment than eating beef, lamb and goat. Rice…, Q: If someone says, “I hate tofu and I’m never going to give up steak,” is there anything else they can do to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions? , A:, I ask my students to self-evaluate their food intake for a week. If someone finds that they’re eating meat at every meal – a sausage, egg and cheese sandwich for breakfast, a deli meat sandwich for…, Q: What about athletes, who may have different protein needs than the general population?, A:, We now have research showing that younger adults only need 20 grams of protein in one meal or snack to stimulate new muscle growth and bone tissue. That’s about 3 ounces of meat, fish or poultry, or…, Q: What about some of the new meat substitutes, like Impossible Burgers and Beyond Burgers?, A:, Say somebody has a portion-controlled, 4-ounce steak and a plate full of fruits and vegetables: I’d much rather see that than something that’s highly processed and loaded with salt or synthetic food…, Q: What are some other tips for healthy, sustainable eating?, A:, Take advantage of the unique, diverse environment in Lowell. If you can afford to eat out, it’s a neat opportunity to expand your cultural awareness and try more plant-based foods. Although plant…Type: News
- The blatantly racist e-mails recently sent to Black student organizations at UMass Amherst and other deplorable acts of anti-Black hatred are appalling and disgusting. While UMass Amherst is still…Type: News