New UMass Amherst-Led Study Shows that Analog Hardware May Solve Internet of Things’ Speedbumps and Bottlenecks
Interconnected digital technology is becoming more energy-hungry as more devices come online; new research suggests old-school analog may be the solution.
Seven Graduate Students from Riccio College of Engineering Win STEM Leadership Fellowships
The newly created two-year program provides doctoral students studying science, technology, engineering, or mathematics with training in inclusive leadership.
To Fight Cancer, Scientists Customize Cellular Protein
Researchers at UMass Amherst develop methods that could offer tailored treatments for specific cancers with fewer side effects.
Unprecedented Data on Global River Quality, Quantity Now Gathered From Space, Powered by UMass Amherst-Built Software
River data can help with drought & flood prediction, water resource management for drinking water & irrigation, infrastructure planning, & monitoring
MIE Student Ben Schaffer Wins CLACLS Undergraduate Community Project Award
The Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies Recognized Schaffer for his local project run by the UMass chapter of Engineers Without Borders
UMass Amherst iGEM Team Wins Silver Medal at iGEM Competition in Paris
The iGEM Competition is an annual global event that pushes the boundaries of bioengineering and synthetic biology through interdisciplinary student innovation.
UMass Amherst Rising Researcher Program Recognizes Two Undergraduates from the Riccio College of Engineering
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.
CBE Researchers Receive Honors at AIChE Annual Meeting
At its annual meeting in November, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers recognized 12 members of the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department.
Butler and Abouhend Awarded 2025 Scotiabank Climate Action Research Fund Grant to Decarbonize Wastewater Treatment
The project focuses on decarbonizing municipal wastewater treatment in North America, one of the most energy-intensive public services.
Engineering Students Shine During Innovation & Entrepreneurship Week
Student innovators from the UMass Amherst community earned more than $37,000 in equity-free funding during this year's I&E Week.