Careers
CNS Food Scientist Eric Decker Wins Chevreul Medal
Decker was honored for his research into free radical oxidation of lipids and mechanisms of antioxidants in numerous food systems.
Raymond Bradley Honored with Chinese Academy of Science Distinguished Scientist Fellowship
Bradley has been collaborating with Chinese scientists since 1986, beginning with research in China’s Loess plateau.
Kristina Bezanson Celebrates Western MA Foliage in 'Boston Magazine'
Bezanson argues that the western half of Massachusetts simply outshines the rest when it comes to foliage.
Matthew D. Moore to Serve as President of Phi Tau Sigma
Phi Tau Sigma is the preeminent honor society for food scientists.
Stephen Rich Answers Media Questions on the Lone Star Tick
There has been an explosion of new tick species—including the Lone Star tick—in the region.
Chemistry Graduate Student Ranit Dutta Shares Experience from Nobel Laureate Meeting
Dutta was selected to attend the 74th Nobel Laureate Meeting in Lindau, Germany, which took place at the end of June.
Stockbridge's Michelle DaCosta Recognized with Exceptional Internal Service Award
DaCosta was recognized in areas such as teaching, research, advising, curriculum development, faculty mentoring, and alumni relations.
Stockbridge's Jaime Piñero Advises Martha Stewart Readers on Pest Management of Fruit Trees
Piñero was one of three experts that identified the "pesky insects can spoil your harvests."
CNS Microbiologist Kristen DeAngelis Recognized by American Society for Microbiology
DeAngelis was featured by the American Society for Microbiology in a series of six open-access, peer-reviewed journal articles.
Sarah Berquist Honored by Stockbridge Students with Distinguished Teaching Award
Berquist is one of just five UMass professors to receive a 2024-25 Faculty Distinguished Teaching Award.
CNS Chemist Craig Martin Wins 2025 Mahoney Life Sciences Prize
Martin has won this prize for his research into synthesizing vaccine-quality RNA.
CNS Faculty Members Among UMass NSF CAREER Award Recipients
Brian Cheng (Environmental Conservation) and Yuan Li (Astronomy) represented CNS this year.