Rising Researchers

Three College of Engineering undergraduates have been recognized for their exceptional impact as researchers.
Rising Researchers Fall 2024

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Challenge limits. Envision possibilities. Create a better future. 
REVOLUTIONARY ENGINEERING FOR ALL.

#1

Public engineering program in New England— U.S. News & World Report.

97%

Successful career placement

$60M+

in research conducted annually

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World-class research

Here, strong minds challenge the ordinary with game-changing ideas. From developing life-saving medical devices to advancing technologies for sustainable energy, our students and faculty are conducting groundbreaking research that invites the pursuit of a bold new path to a better future. 

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Student voices

As a student in the College of Engineering, the possibilities for making friends, making memories, and preparing for a rewarding career are endless. Hear from some of our recent graduates about how they made the most of their time on campus.

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Shaping the future of sustainability

UMass Amherst and the College of Engineering have broken ground on a $125 million new facility that will serve as a hub for clean energy research. This state-of-the-art living laboratory will facilitate transformational interdisciplinary research and innovation for a sustainable future.

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It’s Time To Accelerate Our Progress

“Accelerate: The Campaign for UMass Amherst” -- We are preparing the next generation of engineers to solve the world’s most difficult problems. Your support will back the innovative teaching methods, state-of-the-art facilities, and groundbreaking research that can power our future. 
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES