Lillian Fritz-Laylin Named a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator
Fritz-Laylin’s lab develops genetic tools to study the cytoskeletal biology of historically neglected lineages.
Britt Crow-Miller Authors New Book, ‘World of Rot’
This new book gives readers a closer look at the process of decay, from the science behind it to the amazing decomposers that make our planet livable.
CNS Team Explores Role Soil Microbes Play In Helping Trees Survive the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
A team at the Stockbridge School of Agriculture seeks to find out why some stands of Eastern hemlock are able to resist the invasion of hemlock woolly adelgid.
Floral Educator Sarah Berquist Speaks with the 'Slow Flowers Podcast'
Sarah Berquist teaches sustainable flower farming and floral entrepreneurship to college students at the Stockbridge School of Agriculture.
CNS Lab Conducts Comprehensive Survey on Anglers and Depredation
The study aims to gather data on how often recreational anglers experience sharks, seals, birds, or other gamefish snatching their catch
Michael Rawlins Speaks with WWLP about Hottest Summers in Hampshire County, MA
According to Rawlins's findings, 2005 was the hottest summer on record.
UMass Receives $147K To Train Offshore Wind Professionals
This work aims to meet increasing demand for a highly skilled workforce needed to serve the state’s growing offshore wind industry.
CNS Hydrologist Brian Yellen Appointed Director of MA Geological Survey
Yellen was tapped to lead the Massachusetts Geological Survey as state geologist.
CNS Remembers Dr. Francis X. Mangan
Known to students and colleagues as “Frank,” Dr. Mangan passed away on August 12, at age 66.
Grace Casselberry Receives Eugenie Clark Award
This award recognizes female early-career scientists advancing research and public outreach on elasmobranch fishes (including sharks, skates, and rays).
UMass and MassGIS Team Up to Establish Regional GIS Hub
The Department of Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences and MassGIS have announced a collaboration to establish a Regional GIS Hub at UMass Amherst.