At UMass Amherst, you’ll find a community of researchers committed to driving progress for society, whether discovering life-saving medical treatments, protecting our natural environment, or developing advanced technologies. Learn more about UMass Amherst’s life-changing research, and explore what you can do as part of this incredible community of knowledge seekers.

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Across the UMass Amherst campus, researchers are working to improve health—for individuals, communities, and the planet. With an eye toward equity, they are devising innovative solutions to major public health challenges. 

As a land grant research university and a global leader in food science, UMass Amherst is helping to protect our natural environment and paving the way to a healthy and sustainable food future for people around the world.

As the pace of technological advancement accelerates exponentially, UMass Amherst researchers across diverse disciplines are working to stay ahead of the curve. They are developing the next generation of software and hardware; harnessing technology to probe vital scientific questions; and exploring the effects of technology on our society and ourselves. 

For decades, UMass Amherst has been on the leading edge of research to pave the way from a fossil fuel-based economy to a clean energy economy by advancing technological innovation, energy policy and economics, and environmental justice. 

UMass Amherst researchers across disciplines study critical societal topics, often working hand-in-hand with community organizations to ensure the relevance of the research questions they investigate. Their research sheds light on social, cultural, racial, political, and economic issues with real-world consequences.