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PSE’s Reika Katsumata Wins Young Scientist’s Award

The prize recognizes young Japanese researchers, and is considered one of the most prestigious awards in science and technology in Japan.

Published date Thursday, May 28, 2026 Go to all news list News

Alice Newth, ‘Shepherd’ of UMass Livestock and Animal Science Program, is Retiring

Alice Newth has been a reliable and caring presence at the UMass Equine and Livestock Research and Education Farm in Hadley for more than 40 years.

Published date Thursday, May 21, 2026 Go to all news list News

CNS Food Scientists Invent Smartphone-based Bacteria Detection Technology

HertZ Innovation, Inc. is seeking to bring BactiSee to market to help meet the need for controlling the transmission of bacterial risks.

Published date Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Go to all news list News

The 2026 CNS Recognition Ceremony

CNS Dean Mike Fox said that the event was an opportunity to "honor and recognize the remarkable achievements made possible by our faculty and staff."

Published date Friday, May 1, 2026 Go to all news list News

D. Julian McClements Wins IFT's Distinguished Lipid and Flavor Science Award

The Institute of Food Technologists is a nonprofit that works to advance food science and how we use it on a global scale.

Published date Thursday, April 30, 2026 Go to all news list News

Several CNS Students Receive 2026-27 NSF Graduate Research Fellowships and Honorable Mentions

The program recognizes and supports outstanding students who are pursuing research-based graduate degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Published date Friday, April 24, 2026 Go to all news list News

Paul Catanzaro Co-authors New Book on Ecological Forest Stewardship

This book was written to help forest owners make informed decisions about the stewardship of their forests.

Published date Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Go to all news list News

Stockbridge's Michelle DaCosta Wins UMass ADVANCE Faculty Peer Mentoring Award

The UMass ADVANCE Faculty Peer Mentoring Awards recognize the contributions of faculty members in supporting their colleagues’ professional development.

Published date Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Go to all news list News

CNS Physicist David Kawall Shares 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Physics

This is the third time UMass Amherst’s scientists have contributed to Breakthrough Prize-winning work.

Published date Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Go to all news list News

Bethany Bradley Selected as Ecological Society of America Fellow

Fellows have made outstanding contributions to ecological knowledge in academics, government, non-profit organizations and the broader society.

Published date Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Go to all news list News

Molecular Biologist Li-Jun Ma Wins 2026 Mahoney Life Sciences Prize

Ma is being recognized for her pioneering work on the fungal pathogen behind the banana “apocalypse” and other catastrophic fungal diseases.

Published date Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Go to all news list News

Lisa Komoroske Wins National Geographic Explorer Award to Study Hawaiian Sea Turtle Climate Resilience

Komoroske will partner with a local community organization and regional stewards to understand the future of these turtles.

Published date Monday, April 13, 2026 Go to all news list News

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