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hand holding breathable carbon nanotube material for smart uniform of the future
Second Skin
Polymer scientists play pivotal “roll” in smart suit of the future
UMass Amherst Microbiologist, Wilmore Webley
Battling Super Bugs
Novel delivery system holds promise for first Chlamydia vaccine
Image of robots uBot5 and UBot6 developed by UMass Amherst computer scientists.
Building Smart Robots
Scientists explore use of robots to aid recovery from stroke
UMass Amherst students and sports fans in maroon tee shirts cheering on a team.
From Red Sox to Red Bulls
McCormack center addresses the culture and business of sports
Group of yellow school buses parked.
School Reform
UMass researchers assess educational policy and outcomes in the classroom
UMass alumni and entrepreneurs Brian Mullen and Chris Leidel.
The Quest for the Vest
Innovation helps kids with autism
Susan Roberts, right, in lab with graduate student and cell cultures.
At the Interface
Institute for Cellular Engineering blends disciplines for better learning outcomes
Taxus suspension cultures in Susan Robert's cellular engineering lab.
Cells Demystified
UMass Scientists harness cellular mechanisms for better health and a cleaner environment
Students in Lisa Green's Summer Dialect Research Project on stairs
Language & Community
The study of African American English combines research with community outreach
Stage shot from Magnet Theatre's dress rehearsal performance at UMass Amherst.
Theatre Movement
Exploring South African identity through performance
UMass Alumna Dorothy Dunklee Gavin with CRF retrospective poster
Ten for Ten
Center for Research on Families hits sweet spot of success
Engineers Sergio Breña (left) and Scott Civjan at the new testing facility
Building Bridges
Engineering solutions for sustainable infrastructure