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UMass Amherst Professor James Smethurst stands in front of a chalkboard mural in New Africa House.

James Smethurst

Black Arts Matter

Scholar’s exploration of Black Arts Movement reveals ties to current times

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Scholars are UMass Amherst faculty members who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in research, scholarship or creative activity.

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UMass Amherst Professor M.V. Lee Badgett, hands clasped, sits in Crotty Hall conference room

Fighting for LGBT Rights

Groundbreaking economist measures the cost of discrimination
UMass Amherst Computer Science Professor Donald Towsley standing, arms folded, in front ot the campus pond.

Work As Play

Curiosity drives distinguished scientist’s pursuit of network innovation
UMass Amherst English Professor TreaAndrea Trussworm holds two of her books while standing in newly-renovated South College.

Media Critic

Scholar and literary analyst takes on pop culture
UMass Amherst Professor J. Joshua Yang stands in between equipment in his lab.

Transformative Technologies

Nanoelectronics expert shapes future of computing
UMass Amherst professor Amel Ahmed stands in the Integrative Learning Center.

Electoral Perspective

Acclaimed political scientist says small electoral reforms have big impact
UMass Professor Baoshan Xing and his students with plants in the greenhouse

Clean Soil, Safe Food

Environmental and soil chemist works to make the world a healthier place
UMass Amherst Professor Brian Levine in the staircase of the Information and Computer Science building.

Navigating Cybersecurity

Networking expert sees many sides of Internet privacy
UMass Amherst Professor Andrea Nahmod stands in front of a chalkboard filled with equations.

Mathematical Mind

Expert mathematician explores phenomena of how things work
UMass Amherst history professor Christian Appy sits in his office with his books.

The Human Side of War

Social historian explores the Vietnam War’s effects on American culture and identity
UMass Professor Julie Caswell stands in front of "Harvest" food court in the campus center.

Food Safety and Nutrition

Resource economist works consumer side of food policy and regulation
Danny Schnell in the UMass College of Natural Sciences Greenhouse, with the Camelina plant

Sustainable Biofuels

Celebrated biochemist leads the charge for sustainable fuels of the future
Afro-Am chair John Bracey holds his new book in front of a colorful mural painted by an alumnus

Calling All Black People

Celebrated scholar honored for life-long contribution to black studies

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