Research
Exploring the Hidden Social Costs of Fast Fashion in Italy
UMass Amherst Professor of Anthropology Elizabeth L. Krause is gaining attention in Italy for her research on the social impacts of fast fashion.
Jang Authors Viral Op-Ed on Martial Law in South Korea, Interviewed on CNN
Heesoo Jang, journalism, recently appeared on CNN to discuss the declaration of martial law in South Korea.
UMass Poll Releases Results on State, National Issues
UMass Amherst Poll has released a series of results exploring issues faced by those both in Massachusetts and nationally.
Supporting STEM Success for Underrepresented Students
Faculty from the Department of Sociology and the School of Public Policy are part of a new cross-disciplinary project for improving STEM education.
Racial Prejudice and the 2024 Election
Members of the Department of Political Science wrote an op-ed featured in Newsweek which focused on the potential effects of racism on the 2024 election.
Butler Co-Authors Article in Teen Vogue
Allison Butler, communication, has co-authored a piece in Teen Vogue on her recently-published book.
Roberts Publishes New Book, 'The Adaptable Country'
Alasdair Roberts, public policy, recently published a new book, "The Adaptable Country: How Canada Can Survive the Twenty-First Century."
The Center for Resilient Metro-Regions Welcomes Research Fellows
The Center for Resilient Metro-Regions (CRM) is pleased to host research fellows from the Young Southeast Asian Leadership Initiative.
'The Right to Flee the Dangers of War'
Charli Carpenter and Jenna Norosky have a new paper in Human Rights Quarterly focused on Ukraine's travel restrictions on "battle-aged" men.
UMass Poll Releases Findings on Upcoming Election, Public Views on 'Project 2025'
Throughout August, UMass Poll released findings on how the public feels about the presidential candidates and their feelings on the contentious "Project 2025."
Krause Publishes in Book on Italian Politics
Elizabeth Krause, anthropology, has contributed a chapter on the political discourse of protest to New Anthropologies of Italy.
The Effects of Climate Change on Early Human Evolution
Research co-authored by Jason Kamilar, anthropology, examines early human evolution and the decline of forest ecosystems in East Africa over 6 million years.