A new video series featuring scientists from the Institute for Drug Resistance at UMass Medical School is designed to promote the importance of biomedical research. Celia Schiffer, PhD, the Gladys…
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Anti-racism seed grant winners The Sustainable Solutions Lab (SSL) has awarded its second round of seed grants to two research projects exploring the employment and maternal health impacts of climate…, Rebecca Herst, , director of the Sustainable Solutions Lab. “We are excited to support research that is integral to expanding the narrative and can lead to actionable change.”, Keren M. Horn, , associate professor of economics, College of Liberal Arts, and , Dania V. Francis, , assistant professor of economics, College of Liberal Arts, are exploring the employment impacts of natural hazards, particularly for lower-income and minority individuals in their study titled, “…, Lisa Heelan-Fancher, , assistant professor of nursing, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, is working to fill that gap in focus with her research project titled “Living in an Environmental Justice Community and its…, Ping-Ann Addo, , Associate Professor of Anthropology, College of Liberal Arts Project: Studying the sustainability and homeland conservation practices of Maroon peoples in the Caribbean (read more), Anne Blaschke, , Associate Lecturer, American Studies, College of Liberal Arts Project: Researching the interconnectedness of outdoor wellness practices, racism and the global climate crisis (read more), Pratyush Bharati, , Professor of Management Information Systems, College of Management Project: Employing data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to conduct an analysis that can help improve climate…, Courtney Humphries, , PhD candidate, School for the Environment Project: Examining existing racial inequities in waterfront development policies and climate adaptation planning in Boston (read more), Sajani Kandel, , PhD candidate, School for the Environment Project: Researching the unique heat adaptation needs of BIPOC and low-income residents in Dorchester (read more), Betsy L. Sweet, , Assistant Professor of Equitable and Sustainable Development Project: Exploring traditional indigenous knowledge in Mexico and the erasure of Black and Native epistemologies in the face of climate…, Tony Van Der Meer, , Senior Lecturer II of Africana Studies, College of Liberal Arts, Keith Jones, , Visiting Assistant Professor of Africana Studies, College of Liberal Arts Project: Furthering the broader campus community's understanding of how climate justice is deeply related to the social,…, About Sustainable Solutions Lab, The Sustainable Solutions Lab at UMass Boston is an applied research and action center working towards more equitable and sustainable responses to climate change. As our climate changes, SSL’s…
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The Vaccine Corps is expanding thanks to students in the School of Medicine and Graduate School of Nursing at UMass Medical School. On Tuesday, Aug. 10, a group of second-year medical students and…
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Two studies from the lab of Daryl Bosco, PhD, associate professor of neurology, offer new insights into the biochemical and molecular mechanisms that cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).…, Gelatinous FUS protein impairs nucleocytoplasmic transport, A study published in May in Nature Neuroscience by Dr. Bosco; John Landers, PhD, professor of neurology; Jeffrey Alan Nickerson, PhD, associate professor of pediatrics; and David Grunwald, PhD,…, Misfolded profilin dysregulates actin dynamics, In another study published in PNAS in June, Bosco; Osman S. Bilsel, PhD, associate professor of biochemistry & molecular pharmacology; and Francesca Massi, PhD, associate professor of…
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Asst. Prof. of Biology Teresa Lee Asst. Prof. of Biology Teresa Lee Teresa Lee is about to begin her second year as a faculty member in the link this for Sciences landing page Kennedy College of…
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In a victory for the University of Massachusetts as it works to keep its 75,000 students, 24,000 employees and host communities safe throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, a federal judge has denied a…, UMass President Marty Meehan, said. “It also sends a strong message to those higher education institutions across the country that are putting the well-being of their campus communities first as we all begin a new academic year.…
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BOSTON, (Sept. 2, 2021) – The University of Massachusetts and Chapman University today announced the transfer of control of Brandman University to UMass. This newly finalized affiliation officially launches…, University of Massachusetts President Marty Meehan, said. “Online learning was rapidly growing in importance for adult learners before the pandemic, but the last year and a half has demonstrated that UMass Global will be essential to millions of…, to scale up new online learning opportunities for working adults and make UMass a national leader in online education. The selection of Brandman University as a partner followed a comprehensive…, Chapman University President Daniele Struppa, said. “Chapman began serving active military in the late 50’s, which eventually grew into what is now a recognized leader in adult learning in Brandman. The time is right for Brandman’s next step and…, Brandman University Chancellor Gary Brahm, . “By coming together, we will leverage each other’s relationships, skills, and expertise to deliver leading hybrid and online academic programs from coast to coast.”, UMass Global’s Immediate Focus, With Brandman’s current leadership fully intact, UMass Global will act with urgency to help reduce persistent educational and economic achievement gaps by building on Brandman’s personalized student…, Setting the Context for UMass Global, About 36 million Americans have some college but no degree, according to the National Student Clearinghouse . UMass President Marty Meehan declared in 2019 that UMass would step up to provide online…, Governance of UMass Global, UMass Global will be governed by a 13-member Board of Regents to be announced in the coming weeks. UMass Board of Trustees, Chair Robert J. Manning, , Chairman of MFS Investment, will serve as the future chair of the UMass Global Board of Regents. “The launch of UMass Global marks a new milestone in UMass’s mission to create upward economic…, UMass Global vision endorsed by employers, “UMass Global will be a powerful talent-building engine that will drive upward economic mobility for adult learners, respond to employer needs for skilled workers, and keep Massachusetts companies…, John Regan, President and CEO of Associated Industries of Massachusetts, , which represents 3,300 employers statewide. “People are at the heart of every successful business enterprise,” said, Tracy Hernandez, Founding CEO Los Angeles County Business Federation (Biz Fed). , “What makes UMass Global stand out in the higher education space is its team’s ability to tap into the heartbeat of its talent pipeline, empower its workforce with new advancement opportunities, and…, James E. Rooney, President & CEO, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, . “UMass Global is an innovative approach to re-skill and up-skill adult learners and workers, which will keep our region competitive as a global innovation leader.” “UMass Global will open more…, JD Chesloff, President & CEO of the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, . “The University of Massachusetts is taking an innovative approach to expand access for adult learners, meet the talent needs of employers, and position Massachusetts as competitive within a global…, About the University of Massachusetts, About Chapman University
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A recent analysis of President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” economic package conducted by UMass Amherst economists Lenore Palladino and Chirag Lala has been cited by the White House in promotion…
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UMass Amherst polymer science and engineering professor James Watkins AMHERST, MA. – Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are leading an initiative to advance scalable…
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Growing up in Minnesota with his four siblings, MD/PhD candidate Nick Peterson understood the important role a physician can play during key moments in their patients’ lives. When his father was…
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