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Doctoral Oral Exams for November 28, 2022 – December 2, 2022
The Graduate Dean invited all graduate faculty to attend the final oral examinations for the doctoral candidates scheduled as follows:
Doctoral Oral Exams for November 14, 2022 – November 18, 2022
The Graduate Dean invites all graduate faculty to attend the final oral examinations for the doctoral candidates scheduled as follows:
Establishing Humanity Through Personal Objects
What does a wooden clog mean to you? Probably nothing.
To one specific individual, this material object provides a sense of identity, comfort, and wholeness. It is not just a wooden clog but a sentimental reminder of one’s own humanity. Seth Dornisch, a PhD student in Anthropology, wants to use these personal stories of connection to preserve identity and autonomy for individuals at the end of their lives.
The Molecular Basis of Locomotion
When Wayne Barnaby, a PhD Candidate at UMass Amherst, first heard about a new technology that could “edit” genes, his curiosity was instantly piqued. Now he is using this technology to better understand how genes control movement in an organism.
Graduate School by the Numbers
- 7,814 Students Enrolled
- 48 Doctoral Programs
- 78 Master's Programs
Brian Mullen applies positive pressure
With undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Brian has invented a vest that improves care for people with autism.
