The Center of Excellence in Apoptosis Research (CEAR) interdisciplinary postdoctoral fellows program has awarded a grant to faculty members Todd Emrick, Polymer Science and Engineering, and Priscilla Clarkson, Kinesiology.
News
August, 2007
Professor Todd Emrick Awarded Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Grant by The Center of Excellence in Apoptosis Research
July, 2007
Fire-Retardant Synthetic Polymer Article in July 2007 Issue of Materials World Magazine
"Scientists from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA, have created a flame-retardant synthetic polymer that does not require conventional and potentially harmful halogen additives."
May, 2007
New Fire-Resistant Plastic Developed
A new fire-resistant synthetic polymer was recently developed by scientists at UMass Amherst. A news article highlighting and detailing this development was published in both UMass Amherst's In The Loop weekly bulletin and at Businessweek.com.
May, 2007
Polymer Science & Engineering Unveils NEW Website
The Polymer Science & Engineering Department at UMass Amherst has launched its new website. Updated for easier navigation, more informative web pages and an overall new look and design, this website reflects the high quality and standards that the PS&E Department diligently works to maintain.
April, 2007
Dr. Tisato Kajiyama Receives UMass Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award
The Polymer Science & Engineering Department at the University of Massachusetts is proud to announce Dr. Tisato Kajiyama is the 2007 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award. This award is bestowed upon alumni who have demonstrated distinguished service to the university.
April, 2007
Professor Emeritus William J. MacKnight Receives Society of Plastics Engineers International Award
Distinguished Professor Emeritus William J. MacKnight will be the recipient of the 2007 Society of Plastics Engineers International Award. The Award will be presented at the ANTEC meeting, May 6, in Cincinnati OH.
April, 2007
Professor Kenneth Carter Wins Percy L. Julian Award
Polymer Scientist Kenneth R. Carter has won the Percy L. Julian Award for significant contributions in pure and applied research in chemistry presented at the national conference of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) in Orlando, Fla. last week. Congratulations Ken!
