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Rising Researchers

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Unconventional Thinkers

UMass undergraduates transcend traditional approaches to research and scholarship.

Nominate a Rising Researcher

The Rising Researcher student acknowledgement program is designed to raise the profile of our most promising undergraduate students and to publicly acknowledge their excellent work. This program is jointly supported by University Relations and Research & Engagement.

NOMINATION FORMS

Group photo of Fall 2019 Rising Researchers

Be Revolutionary

UMass students take a bold approach to research and scholarship
Rising Researcher students standing on the steps of Hillside with the Chancellor.

Breaking Boundaries

Talented undergraduates find their path through research
Rising Researcher students stand in the lobby of the Olver Design Building.

Finding Their Path

Research experiences help students chart a course for the future
Rising Researchers stand with Chancellor Subbaswamy.

Stepping Up to the Challenge

Undergraduate students tackle big problems through science and art
UMass Amherst students Bryan Bowman, Shelby Cox, Jamar Hawkins, Brandon Johnston, Xin Liu and Kaitlyn McGarvey sit on a bench outside Old Chapel.

Research Ambitions

Student achievements set the course for future success
Vincent Giacalone, Helen Root, Maria Bastos-Stanek, Johanna L’Heureux, Ashley Kaiser and Saba Karimeddiny stand with Chancellor Subbaswamy

A Bright Future

Undergraduates receive Rising Researcher award
Six Rising Researcher student award winners stand in a group in the UMass Du Bois Library special collections room

Top Talent

Undergraduates honored for their extraordinary achievements
Rising Researchers stand on a stairway in the Chancellor's house

Passionate Pursuit

Undergraduates recognized for notable research and scholarly achievements
UMass Amherst Rising Researchers stand in the upper hallway of the Integrated Learning Center.

Destined for Success

Undergraduate researchers make early impacts in their chosen fields
Recipients of the Spring 2015 Rising Researcher award

Emerging Leaders

Students honored for innovation in research, scholarship, and creative activity
The five selected Rising Researcher undergraduates for Fall 2014.

Making Their Mark

UMass Amherst undergraduates demonstrate leadership and know-how in science and entrepreneurship
UMass Amherst Rising Researchers with their awards at Chancellor's reception.

Early to Rise

Rising Researcher Award celebrates undergraduates with a head start in research

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