Rising Researchers

Rising Above

Students pursue new learning experiences, stretch their abilities, and contribute to the campus and the larger community

Unconventional Thinkers

A revolutionary spirit runs through our veins at UMass Amherst.

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

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Research Next

Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity for a Brighter Future