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The bold discoveries coming out of UMass Amherst research labs draw national and international attention, and frequently make headlines. UMass researchers conduct impactful research across a wide range of disciplines, with real-world applications in Health and Wellness; Energy Transition; Environment and Sustainability; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and the Social Sciences. Take a peek inside UMass research labs, and meet some of amazing faculty and students behind the work. UMass recognizes exceptional research, scholarship, and creative activity by its faculty through its Spotlight Scholars honor, and by students through the Rising Researchers award program.
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At UMass Amherst, researchers are studying technological solutions to make farming more productive and profitable.
UMass Amherst start-up Latde Diagnostics is developing accessible diagnostic tools that work fast to save lives and mitigate the spread of antibiotic resistance.
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