University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Department of Biological Sciences
Amherst
Massachusetts
United States
Tel: 413-545-0111
Website: http://www.umass.edu/
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About University of Massachusetts - Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a coeducational, nationally ranked research institution located in a beautiful, culturally rich New England town surrounded by hills, forests, lakes, and meadows, just a few hours from Boston and New York City.Unlimited Opportunity A public university assisted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, UMass offers an excellent education at an affordable price. Its size, diversity, and the richness of its academic and extracurricular offerings, provide almost unlimited possibilities for personal growth and professional development. A distinctive feature of UMass is the opportunity for undergraduates to become directly involved in research, and get hands-on experience in numerous areas through internships or field experience. UMass also offers a wide range of service learning and volunteer opportunities.
The Five College Consortium UMass is a founding member of the nation's oldest and most successful college consortium, Five Colleges Incorporated, which includes Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith colleges as well as the University. UMass students may take courses on any of the five campuses at no extra charge. A free bus system links the campuses.
Enrollment Each year about 18,000 undergraduates and 6,000 graduate students attend UMass from all 50 states and nearly 100 foreign countries, though the majority of undergraduates are from Massachusetts. Students can earn bachelor's degrees in nearly 100 areas, associate's degrees in six, master's degrees in 68, and doctorates in 50, within the University's 10 undergraduate schools and colleges, and the Graduate School.
School and Colleges The schools and colleges that make up the University are: Commonwealth College, the state's honors college; School of Education; College of Engineering; College of Food and Natural Resources; College of Humanities and Fine Arts; Isenberg School of Management; School of Nursing; College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; School of Public Health and Health Sciences; College of Social and Behavioral Sciences; and the Graduate School. The interdisciplinary Bachelor's Degree with Individual Concentration program enables students to focus on their specific interests, and the University Without Walls program provides the opportunity for non-traditional students to earn a degree.
Last Updated: 11-17-03
75 articles about University of Massachusetts - Amherst
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Smart Ring From Leading Wearable Technology and Smart Apparel Company Formsense, to Quantify Rehab Outcomes in Stroke Survivors With $2.4M NIH Grant
8/31/2020
Formsense, a leading wearable technology and smart apparel company, has been chosen as technology partner for a $2.4M grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that includes an interdisciplinary team of world-renowned researchers in rehabilitation sciences. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200831005080/en/ Smart ring from leading wea
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Biomimicry, looking at how things are done in nature and applying that to solve problems, is utilized by many researchers. BioSpace looks at some examples of how scientists are performing cutting-edge research using biomimicry.
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MilliporeSigma, a subsidiary of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, handed out $30,000 to three graduate students for their research projects.
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Dr. Dmitry Samarsky Joins Sirnaomics Senior Management Team as Chief Technology Officer
9/25/2018
Sirnaomics, Inc. announced today that Dmitry Samarsky, Ph.D., will be joining the company's senior management team as Chief Technology Officer.
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Anika Therapeutics Expands Strategic Collaboration with the Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst to Develop Innovative Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
1/24/2018
In the next phase of this collaboration, Anika and UMass will focus on research to optimize the drug delivery system with the goal of advancing a novel therapeutic candidate into clinical trials to support regulatory submission.
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University of Massachusetts - Amherst Partners With Spacelabs Healthcare To Advance Research And Innovation
9/13/2017
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New Delivery System Invented To Overcome Hurdles In CRISPR Gene Editing, University of Massachusetts - Amherst Study
2/8/2017
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University of Massachusetts - Amherst Aims to Grow a Biotech Hub a 100 Miles From Boston and Kendall Square
11/17/2016
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Almost All Lice Are Now Resistant To OTC Meds, University of Massachusetts - Amherst Study
8/10/2016
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Anika Therapeutics Announces Strategic Collaboration With The Institute For Applied Life Sciences (IALS) At The University of Massachusetts - Amherst
6/17/2015
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University of Massachusetts - Amherst Biochemists Identify Protease Substrates Important for Bacterial Growth and Development
6/28/2013
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It's Time to Re-Think the Clinical Approach to Battle Cholesterol and Atherosclerosis, University of Massachusetts Medical School Study
4/17/2013
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Seahorse Bioscience Launches First Product From the Partnership With Baystate Medical Center and University of Massachusetts - Amherst
4/2/2013
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Biological Wires Carry Electricity Thanks to Special Amino Acids, University of Massachusetts - Amherst Study
3/12/2013
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More Iron Linked to Reduced Risk of Severe PMS, University of Massachusetts - Amherst Study
3/4/2013
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Iron-Rich Diet Might Ease PMS Misery, University of Massachusetts - Amherst and Harvard University Study
2/27/2013
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Biostatisticians Identify Genes Linked to Heart Disease, University of Massachusetts - Amherst Study
2/7/2013
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Molecular Forces are Key to Proper Cell Division, University of Massachusetts - Amherst Study
1/22/2013
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University of Massachusetts - Amherst Cell Biologists Identify New Protein Key to Asymmetric Cell Division
11/9/2012
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University of Massachusetts - Amherst Awarded $308,000 for Life Sciences Research Project Focused on Regional Growth
9/26/2012