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Carolyn Davies, UMass Amherst Libraries Publish Adapted Open Educational Resource
Carolyn Davies

Carolyn Davies, lecturer in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences in the College of Natural Sciences, has published a new open educational resource (OER), Adult Psychopathology, with support from the UMass Amherst Libraries’ Open Education Initiative. 

July 11, 2025
Ashley Woodman Awarded 2025 Manning Prize for Excellence in Teaching
Ashley Woodman

Woodman has been described by students as a “transformative” educator who has demonstrated extraordinary dedication to creating equitable learning environments for all students, with particular attention to those with disabilities.

July 11, 2025
Exploring Physical Reasoning and Counting Kids: New Assistant Professor Lauren Aulet Brings Fresh Insight to UMass Amherst
Lauren Aulet

Cognitive scientist Lauren Aulet has always been fascinated by how we see and understand the world — a curiosity sparked in childhood by a book of optical illusions. 

July 7, 2025
Patients With Mental Health Disorders Face a ‘Mixed Bag’ of Experiences with Medical Care in the ER
UMass Amherst research highlights the need for education for consumers and training for health care providers, as well as broad health care reform.
June 27, 2025
David Dagenais is the 155th UMass Amherst Undergraduate Commencement Speaker

David Dagenais David Dagenais of Agawam, a Commonwealth Honors College (CHC) student, is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology and a bachelor’s degree in psychology on the neuroscience track.

June 3, 2025
The Center for Research on Families Works With Local Organizations Addressing Women's Economic Security

CRF provides research capacity building, training, evaluation, and supports non-profit community partners in the Greater Springfield area in their efforts to address economic insecurity.

May 22, 2025
Robert Gordon Bringle Receives Fulbright Specialist Award to Portugal at Portuguese Catholic University
Robert Gordon Bringle

Dr. Bringle will complete a project at Portuguese Catholic University in Portugal that aims to exchange knowledge and establish partnerships benefiting participants, institutions, and communities.

May 20, 2025
Icek Ajzen Wins BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Social Sciences
Icek Ajzen

Icek Ajzen, professor emeritus, has been selected as one of five winners for this year’s BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Social Sciences. 

May 14, 2025
The Center for Research on Families | Tay Gavin Erickson Lecture Series 2024-2025 

This academic year the Center for Research on Families (CRF) hosted six Tay Gavin Erickson Lectures. This renowned lecture series is part of CRF’s Family Research Scholars (FRS) program where six UMass Amherst Faculty members are selected to participate in a year-long intensive interdisciplinary and mutual mentoring seminar.

May 14, 2025

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