
Honors and Awards
Fall 2023 Rising Researchers Announced
Six UMass Amherst undergraduates have been named Fall 2023 Rising Researchers in recognition of their outstanding research, scholarship and creative activity in a variety of fields. Whether studying disparities in preventative health care, using computing to advance an equitable energy transition or exploring LGBTQ+ experiences through art, the Rising Researchers are helping to tackle real-world challenges and propel society forward.
The Fall 2023 Rising Researchers are:
- Charlotte Gilson '25, sociology, Commonwealth Honors College
- Adam Forbes '24, food science, mathematics, Commonwealth Honors College
- Dante Lamenza Naylor '24, physics, mathematics
- Anupama Sitaraman '24, computer science, Commonwealth Honors College
- Taras Nagornyy '24, chemical engineering and chemistry
- TJ LaLonde '24, animation
To read more about the Fall 2023 Rising Researchers and for more information on the nomination process, eligibility and recognition, visit the Rising Researchers page.