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IDS-Supported Student Bel Corder ’25 Named Political Science Student Speaker for UMass Amherst SBS Senior Celebration

IDS-Supported Student Bel Corder ’25 Named Political Science Student Speaker for UMass Amherst SBS Senior Celebration

May 13, 2025
Speaking My Language

Dr. Ivon Arroyo still remembers the moment that sparked her passion for educational technology.

April 21, 2025
A Chance Encounter Sparked a Project. Interdisciplinary Mentorship Helped It Grow. An IDS Seed Grant Made It Real.

From red balloons to research breakthroughs, Purity Mugambi found her path as a computer scientist for social good. 

April 16, 2025
“A Treasure Chest in Disguise”: One IDS Student Fellow’s Journey from Curiosity to Confidence

Mentorship, curiosity, and a year of hands-on learning helped Elda Ramirez find her voice—and a bright future in engineering.

April 10, 2025
An IDS-Funded Biogas Research Project Is Turning Trash Into Treasure – and Energizing Environmental Justice

At UMass Amherst, a student-driven research project is proving that the cost of renewable energy systems won't always be prohibitively high.

January 6, 2025
Emphasizing “Community”: How Two Programs Are Helping Community College Transfer Students Thrive at UMass Amherst

Highlighting two IDS programs that are helping community college transfer students to thrive and find success at UMass Amherst.

January 6, 2025
From Florida to Flood Maps: Dr. Christian Guzman’s Journey to Advancing Environmental Justice in Massachusetts

For many, the path to a career in academia begins in the lab or lecture hall. For Dr. Christian Guzman, it began in a reclaimed industrial site.

January 6, 2025

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