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History and Fiction
Creative writing professor investigates the interplay of the political and the personal
For Sabina Murray, professor of English, histories—both public and private—are a constant source of inspiration. She is currently completing her latest novel, The Human Zoo, which is set in the... More
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Out of Thin Air
UMass tech uses protein to create electricity from moisture in the air
Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed a device that uses a natural protein to create electricity from moisture in the air, a new technology they say could have... More
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Revolutionary Science
UMass physicist helps international team unravel the mysteries of our universe
UMass Amherst particle physicist Stephane Willocq has been interested in big-picture science since he was a teenager. Curious about the laws of nature and how they impact what we know about our world... More
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Safeguarding Democracy
UMass Poll's innovative methods increase voter independence
Outside of elections, polls are one of the surest ways for voters to get the attention of their elected officials and have their voices heard. But in an age of increasing partisanship, how do... More
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Hear Our Stories
Narrative intervention helps disenfranchised families find their voice
What constitutes an “acceptable” family? When it comes to teen parents, society’s negative assumptions—often based on racist, classist, and sexist sentiment—can be an obstacle to improving the lives... More
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Computing for the Common Good
UMass computer scientists create technology to do good in the world
In 2017, when Professor Laura Haas was recruited to lead the campus’s newly created College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS), she knew she wanted to distinguish the college in some way. “I... More
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