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UMass Professor Aims to Secure Pacemaker from Hacking UMass Professor Aims to Secure Pacemaker from Hacking
Kevin E. Fu, assistant professor of computer science, received a $449,000 NSF grant to design and test zero-power technology and low-power cryptographic protocols for implantable medical devices.
October 6, 2008 • Office of News & Information
Cyclops Supercomputer Makes Public Debut Cyclops Supercomputer Makes Public Debut
The machine’s nickname comes from the fact that the supercomputer is an array of 608 linked processors but has only a single screen, like the one-eyed monster in ancient myths.
October 6, 2008 • In the Loop
UMass Defense Stands Tall In 17-7 Win UMass Defense Stands Tall In 17-7 Win
Before the largest regular-season crowd since 1974, UMass football overcame four red zone turnovers to beat Delaware Saturday afternoon at McGuirk Alumni Stadium.
October 4, 2008 • Athletic Department
Study Pushes Appearance of Northern Ice Sheets Back 22 Million Years Study Pushes Appearance of Northern Ice Sheets Back 22 Million Years
UMass Amherst Climatologist Robert DeConto are reporting that conditions would have allowed ice sheets to form in the Northern Hemisphere about 22 million years earlier than generally assumed.
October 3, 2008 • Office of News & Information
Provost Charlena Seymour Resigns from Her Position of Leadership Provost Charlena Seymour Resigns from Her Position of Leadership
Provost Charlena Seymour has announced that she will resign from her post at the end of this academic year. A national search for her successor is planned.
October 1, 2008 • In the Loop
Power Restored After Morning Outage Power Restored After Morning Outage
Power was restored to the east side of campus today at about 11:15 a.m. following an outage of 75 minutes that affected about 25 buildings.
September 29, 2008 • Office of News & Information
Dining Services Director Recognized for Supporting Local Agriculture Dining Services Director Recognized for Supporting Local Agriculture
Massachusetts Commissioner of Agriculture Doug Petersen presented Ken Toong with the state’s Faces of Agriculture Award, recognizing Toong's outstanding support of local agriculture.
September 26, 2008 • Office of News & Information
UMass Amherst Nursing Professor Honored for Geriatric Research UMass Amherst Nursing Professor Honored for Geriatric Research
Cynthia S. Jacelon, associate professor in the School of Nursing, will receive the Excellence in Research and Education Award from the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.
September 26, 2008 • Office of News & Information
Marching Band’s Thom Hannum Inducted into World Drum Corps Hall of Fame Marching Band’s Thom Hannum Inducted into World Drum Corps Hall of Fame
Hannum was selected for his long-standing dedication, achievements and leadership skills within the drum and bugle corps fraternity.
September 26, 2008 • Office of News & Information
UMass Amherst Receives Grant to Help Students Earn Nursing Degree UMass Amherst Receives Grant to Help Students Earn Nursing Degree
The School of Nursing has received an $80,000 grant to boost enrollment of students from disadvantaged backgrounds who already have a bachelor’s degree, to earn a second degree in nursing.
September 25, 2008 • In the Loop
Professor Receives NSF Funds to Improve Computer Graphics Professor Receives NSF Funds to Improve Computer Graphics
UMass professor Rui Wang has received a five-year, $400,000 Faculty Early Career Development award from the National Science Foundation to support his research on improved computer graphics.
September 25, 2008 • Office of News & Information
UMass Professor Advises Thailand on Higher Education UMass Professor Advises Thailand on Higher Education
Guy Lanza, director of the environmental sciences program at UMass Amherst, has been appointed as a technical advisor to the Commission on Higher Education of Thailand.
September 25, 2008 • Office of News & Information
Video: Chancellor Holub Outlines Plans for UMass Video: Chancellor Holub Outlines Plans for UMass
Chancellor Robert C. Holub used the platform of the Faculty Convocation to sketch his plans to move UMass Amherst into the top ranks of public universities nationally.
September 24, 2008 • MassLive.com
UMass Celebrates a New Era in Studio Arts with Dedication of New Facility UMass Celebrates a New Era in Studio Arts with Dedication of New Facility
UMass Amherst has dedicated a new, $26.5 million Studio Arts Building, providing a striking new home for a variety of programs formerly scattered across campus.
September 23, 2008 • Office of News & Information
Researcher to Explain Quick Way to Make ‘Green Gasoline’ Researcher to Explain Quick Way to Make ‘Green Gasoline’
UMass Amherst's George Huber is one of three experts invited to speak this week at a National Science Foundation briefing on "green gasoline," an alternative fuel made from plant material.
September 23, 2008 • Office of News & Information