Research News & Stories
MAKING HEADLINES
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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Read Recent Highlights
At UMass Amherst, interdisciplinary, human-centered research seeks to develop innovative robotics solutions to support human health, health care, and well-being.
UMass Amherst researcher Jamie Hartmann-Boyce studies the evidence around cigarette smoking and vaping to inform policy and improve public health.
Researchers Making a Difference
Get to know some of the faculty and students conducting exceptionally creative and impactful research on campus.