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UMass Amherst Associate Professor Britt Rusert stands in the lobby of New Africa House.

Britt Rusert

Fugitive Science

Interdisciplinary scholar explores cultural and historical perspectives of race and science

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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 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
UMass Amherst professor Jane Fountain standing in front of wall of posters about her work.

Virtual State

Honoring the world’s leading expert on digital government
UMass Professor Aura Ganz stands in the hall of theKnowles Engineering building.

Whole Technologies

Engineering innovations to benefit humanity
UMass Amherst historian Barbara Krauthamer sitting in her office

The Road to Freedom

Esteemed historian pieces together untold stories of slavery in the Americas
UMass Amherst economist Leonce Ndikumana with city street in background

Research Meets Policy

Acclaimed economist leads the way to better policies for Africa
Elizabeth Vierling in a Lab

Crossing Species, Opening Doors

Pioneering biochemist investigates relationship between plant biology and human health
UMass Amherst Professor Lisa Chasan-Taber and images of pregnant women

Improving Women’s Health

International expert sheds light on physical activity and pregnancy

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