Student Life

Faustina’s PhD research focuses on energy systems modeling for equitable and reliable electricity access.

Caggiano was recognized alongside outstanding transportation students from across the country at the 2026 CUTC Winter Meeting & Annual Awards Banquet in January

MIE students demonstrated the depth and breadth of their design expertise during the Fall 2025 MIE Project Showcase.

CEE graduate student Raphael Nnachi monitors immunity against COVID-19 using wastewater from local communities.

The newly created two-year program provides doctoral students studying science, technology, engineering, or mathematics with training in inclusive leadership.

The Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies Recognized Schaffer for his local project run by the UMass chapter of Engineers Without Borders

The iGEM Competition is an annual global event that pushes the boundaries of bioengineering and synthetic biology through interdisciplinary student innovation.

BME’s Vy Do and ECE’s Robert Kwolek were chosen as Rising Researchers, a program that acknowledges the most talented undergraduate researchers on campus.

At its annual meeting in November, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers recognized 12 members of the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department.

 The UMass Amherst team (including members from Mount Holyoke College) was among the 30 schools selected for the College Wind Competition 2026.

In addition, eight UMass INFORMS students make research presentations, including talks by three INFORMS officers from the Riccio College of Engineering. 

The Women in Chemical Engineering Travel Award supports female graduate students and others to attend the AIChE Annual Meeting in Boston in November.