Distinguished Scientist & Engineer Seminar Series

The Distinguished Scientist and Engineer Seminar Series, a collaboration between the College of Engineering and the College of Natural Sciences, showcases the work of accomplished faculty from underrepresented groups. During their time on campus, the invited visitors will give a research presentation of broad interest to the STEM community at UMass and lead a workshop to share their personal perspective on navigating an academic career.

Faculty from Engineering or CNS may nominate visitors.

Upcoming Lecture:

Fall 2024
Dr. Ivette Perfecto
Bunyan Bryant Collegiate Professor of Environmental Justice, University of Michigan
Ecological Complexity in your Coffee Cup 
Friday 9/20, 12:20 p.m., LSL S330/S340; Refreshments at 12 p.m. 

From Barrio Obrero to the University of Michigan and Back: A Latina Journey as a Scholar/Activist
Thursday, 9/19, 4 p.m., Morrill 2, Room 222; Refreshments at 3:45 p.m. 
 

Past Lectures:

Spring 2024
Dr. Manu Platt
Director, Biomedical Engineering Technology Acceleration (BETA Center)
Associate Director, Scientific Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) Intramural Research Program
"Things Fall Apart"

2023
Rashaunda M. Henderson
Professor of Electrical Engineering, University of Texas at Dallas
“Millimeter Wave Integration and Packaging Strategies Using Antenna-in-Package"

2021
Ekundayo Shittu
Associate Professor, Dept. of Engineering Management & Systems Engineering, George Washington University
"Examining Equitable Accessibility in Sustainability Transitions: Utilities’ Solar Deployment and Low-Middle-Income Households"

2020
Erich Jarvis
Professor, The Rockefeller University
“Surviving and thriving as an under-represented minority scientist in a majority environment”