College of Natural Sciences (CNS) at UMass Amherst

Student Spotlight: Karmen Diep

Spring 2023, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Infant Gut Bacteria Uses Nitrogen from Breast Milk to Support Overall Health

UMass Amherst research may lead to improved infant health around the world
How to Break the Universe and Other Adventures in the Department of Astronomy

A team of astronomers, including assistant professor Kate Whitaker, recently published research that many popular publications have said “breaks the universe.”
UMass Amherst Leading the Charge of Convergence Education in STEM

Replicating the UMass iCons Model at Central Michigan and the University of Vermont
Cam Anderson, Stockbridge Doctoral Student, Tells Congress to Follow the Research

The Ph.D. student recently advocated for new policies based on research
Department of Mathematics and Statistics Providing Scholarships to Boost Diversity

Federal grant will provide $10,000 per year to help lower educational barriers for underrepresented college students; application window open until April 1
Mahoney Life Sciences Prize Awarded to Biologist, Lynn Adler

Adler’s pioneering work illuminates the relationship between pollinators, flowers and disease

Award-winning teaching, research opportunities, and interdisciplinary programs in a diverse, inclusive community of excellence.