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The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is a private, non-profit society charged with providing independent, objective advice to the nation on matters related to science and technology. Election to the NAS is considered one of the highest honors that a scientist can receive.

The Rising Researcher program recognizes undergraduates at UMass Amherst who excel in research, challenge their intellect, and exercise exceptional creativity. Shuli's research in the McClements Lab focuses on improving the quality of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives.

The Rising Researcher program recognizes undergraduates at UMass Amherst who excel in research, challenge their intellect, and exercise exceptional creativity. Shakira's research in the Adler Lab focuses on Crithidia bombi, a common gut parasite that infects bumblebees.

The Lilly Fellowship for Teaching Excellence is hosted by the UMass Amherst Center for Teaching & Learning to support faculty in becoming academic leaders in the area of teaching. Participants will attend seminars on pedagogy, develop a new course, and complete a teaching portfolio.

Karishma Bhasne, senior research fellow in the Gierasch Lab, works specifically with the SNAP-25 protein. Her latest findings, published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, highlight how the Hsc70 and CSPa chaperones prepare SNAP-25 for its role transmitting signals between neurons.

Prof. Peter Chien is co-PI on this project, which supports data-intensive research and education by providing scalable solutions for high-performance computing and data management. The award will help the team develop a computing system to meet UMass’ increasing computational needs while prioritizing energy efficiency.