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  1. UMass Boston Researchers Find Himalayas Warming More Rapidly Than the Rest of the Earth
    UMass Boston graduate student Uttam Babu Shrestha and Distinguished Professor of Biology Kamaljit Bawa are published in international journal PLoS One.
  2. UMass Boston Study Finds Himalayas Warming More Rapidly Than the Rest of the Earth
    Distinguished Professor of Biology Kamaljit Bawa and graduate student Uttam Babu Shrestha have coauthored a study that finds the Himalayas is warming more rapidly than the rest of the globe.
  3. UMass Boston Researcher Donates $200K in Prize Money to Research Think Tank
    Distinguished Professor of Biology Kamaljit Bawa has decided to donate his nearly $200,000 in winnings from the world’s first international sustainability award to the international think tank he founded.
  4. PhD Student Kenly Hiller Awarded EPA STAR Graduate Fellowship
    Kenly Hiller has been awarded a prestigious Environmental Protection Agency STAR Graduate Fellowship.
  5. PhD Student Scholarly Dialogue: Nursing Practice in a Post-Soviet Country
    PhD student Hermine Poghosyan will present.
  6. 4s3 Bioscience, Inc. Secures $20M in Series A Financing
    4s3 Bioscience, Inc. occupies laboratory space in UMass Boston's Venture Development Center.
  7. PhD Nursing Students Excel in Research and Scholarship
    Student Spotlight: Mercy Kamau, Julio Toro, and Hermine Poghosyan
  8. PhD Student Scholarly Dialogue: EndNote Presentation with George Hart
    George Hart will present on the bibliography managing software.
  9. Eileen Stuart-Shor Committed to Health of Underserved Populations
    Eileen Stuart-Shor's article published in the American Heart Association Journal Circulation, among various other accomplishments.
  10. PhD Student Scholarly Dialogue: Prepared for Comprehensive Exams?
    Faculty and students are invited to join us for this session focusing on preparation for comprehensive exams.
  11. UMass Boston’s Fiske Center Digs Up History in Newton
    Twelve students participated in an archaeological dig at the Durant-Kenrick Homestead in Newton over the summer and are now analyzing their findings.
  12. Luncheon Honors Faculty, Staff, Student Researchers
    During a luncheon last month, the Vice Provost for Research and Strategic Initiatives recognized UMass Boston's successful research efforts.
  13. Psychology Professor Recruiting Children for First-of-its-Kind Autism Study
    A UMass Boston psychology professor is recruiting children in the Boston area through the end of January for a first-of-its-kind study that will assess how children with autism adapt to the early school years, and identify predictors that will lead to a successful transition.
  14. The Science of Better: Michael Johnson’s Research on Foreclosed Housing
    Public Policy and Public Affairs Department Chair uses operations research models in his community-based research
  15. PhD Student Scholarly Dialogue: Sheryl LaCoursiere
    College of Nursing and Health Sciences Clinical Assistant Professor Sheryl LaCoursiere will present.
  16. PhD Student Scholarly Dialogue: Health Policy at the State Level
    Faculty and students are invited to join us for this session focusing on health policy at the state level.
  17. Dissertation Defense: Julie Lynch
    PhD Candidate will defend her dissertation.
  18. Student Spotlight: Jodie Marcantoni
    DNP candidate presented at two health care quality and patient safety conferences in the St. Louis area.
  19. Student Spotlight: Julie Lynch
    PhD Students attributes success to U56/U54 partnership between the College of Nursing and Health Sciences and Dana Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute.
  20. PhD Student Scholarly Dialogue: Open Session
    Join us for an open session of the PhD Student Scholarly Dialogues.
  21. PhD Student Scholarly Dialogue: Massachusetts Behavioral Health and Public Schools
    Assistant Professor Esther Seibold will present on the statewide assessment process and findings of behavior health in public schools.
  22. Community Health & Research:Making the Connections Symposium
    Keynote Address will be presented by State Senator Harriette L. Chandler.
  23. Promoting Safe Sex Practices for Teens, Quality Health Care for Children
    CNHS Clinical Assistant Professor Mary Aruda publishes articles in the Journal of Pediatric Nursing and the Journal of School Nursing.
  24. Trajectories to Sustainability: Balancing People, Planet and Prosperity
    The Center for Governance for Governance and Sustainability hosts a round table discussion with authors of the fifth Global Environmental Outlook publication
  25. CNHS Faculty Candidate Visit: Examining Close Friendships of Adolescents’ with Chronic Pain
    Join Dr. Paula Forgeron, a candidate for the faculty position in Nursing, as she presents her research on adolescents with chronic pain.
  26. PhD Student Scholarly Dialogue: Kenya Heart and Sole
    Join Dr. Eileen Stuart-Shor and students from her Kenya Heart and Sole team for a lively discussion on the college's global health community outreach and research.
  27. Population Research Seminar Series: Overview of Qualitative Research
    The Population Research Seminar Series wraps up the year with an overview of qualitative research.
  28. Population Research Seminar Series: Confidentiality: Ethical and Practical Aspects
    Ethical and practical aspects of participant confidentiality; database architecture; and other forms of access control will be discussed.
  29. Population Research Seminar Series: Cancer Registries and Medical Record Review
    Key topics to be covered: cancer registries - what they are, how they work, and how to access them; overview of medical record reviews and why they are useful.
  30. Student Spotlight: Dany Hilaire
    PhD student makes progress towards doctoral degree; research article published in the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing.
  31. ‘Joining the Brainstorm’: UMass Boston Hosts IDEAS Boston Conference This Month
    UMass Boston adjunct professor Chico Colvard and 15 other leading-edge thinkers will share their biggest ideas at 2011 IDEAS Boston on Oct. 20.
  32. Save the Date: PhD Student/Faculty Get Together
    Join fellow students and faculty for an evening of socializing to mark the beginning of the new semester.
  33. Distinguished Scholar Lecture: Augustus A. White III, MD
    Join us for our annual distinguished scholar lecture with Dr. Augustus A. White III, MD
  34. Youth Development Today: The Role of Mentors, Empowerment, and Being Active
    Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy presents its Fall Women's Research Forum
  35. ICC Team to Honduras includes Oncology Nursing
    Health Volunteers including specialists in oncology nursing, work with local doctors and medical students in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
  36. Transdisciplinary, Transnational, and Transcultural Research Networking Reception
    As part of OITA’s efforts in supporting UMass Boston faculty’s Transdisciplinary, Transnational, and Transcultural (TTT) research, we are hosting a faculty scholarship networking reception.
  37. Campus Notes for The Point
    See what UMass Boston staff and faculty have been up to.
  38. Sociologist Bersani Awarded Prestigious W.E.B Du Bois Fellowship
    The National Institute of Justice has recognized Bianca Bersani as one of the nation’s most talented researchers in the early phase of their careers.
  39. Professor Randy Albelda Receives Ford Foundation Grant
    Professo Albelda receives grant to research linking youth development with parents’ low-wage work
  40. Dr. Laura L. Hayman Honored for Outstanding Contributions in Pediatric Nursing
    Dr. Laura L. Hayman, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN received the “Excellence in Pediatric Graduate Education Award” in recognition of her innovation and outstanding contributions to Pediatric Advanced Nursing Practice.
  41. UMass Boston Breaks Ground on $155 Million Integrated Sciences Complex
    UMass Boston has broken ground on the first new academic building since 1974, the Integrated Sciences Complex (ISC), a home for research and innovation.
  42. Campus Notes for The Point Issue #26
    Read the Campus Notes for The Point Issue #26.
  43. Chancellor Urges Muddy Shoes at State of the University Address
    During his 2011 address, Chancellor J. Keith Motley offered some statistics that seem to indicate the state of the university is better than ever.
  44. Championing Reform in Undergraduate Science and Math Education
    Hannah Sevian believes that progress in social justice can in part be achieved through access to high-quality science education.
  45. Edward M. Kennedy Institute Breaks Ground on UMass Boston Campus
    The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate broke ground on UMass Boston's campus on June 8.
  46. “You Have Dazzled Us”: Governor Patrick Visits Venture Development Center
    Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick held his monthly cabinet meeting in the Venture Development Center and then toured the VDC with the men and women growing b
  47. Study Finds Antidepressants, Especially SSRIs, May Increase Risk of Breast and Ovarian Cancer
    Researchers from UMass Boston found those with industry ties were far less likely than researchers without those ties to conclude that antidepressants increase breast or ovarian cancer risk.
  48. Interest in Toys Predicts Effectiveness of Autism Treatment in Toddlers
    Study coauthored by UMass Boston professor finds toddlers who played with a limited number of toys showed improvement in their communication skills.
  49. UMass Boston Holds First Labor-Neighbor Breakfast
    Union representatives, city and state legislators, and labor students and researchers came together for the first UMass Boston Labor-Neighbor Breakfast.
  50. Online RN-BS Program Offers Convenience, Professional Development
    UMass Boston’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences' online degree program now serves more than 650 RNs around the world, and it is recruiting more.
  51. Center for Personalized Cancer Therapy Receives $2 Million Grant
    The Center for Personalized Cancer Therapy is $2 million closer to being fully operational, thanks to a grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center.
  52. Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Awards $2 Million Grant for Joint Center for Personalized Cancer
    The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Board of Directors has awarded a grant to support the establishment of a Center for Personalized Cancer Therapy.
  53. “Uncommon Generosity”: Project Documents WWII-Era Students’ Experiences
    From the internment camps that confined Japanese and Japanese-American families during World War II, Professor Paul Watanabe is documenting stories of hope.
  54. Campus Notes for The Point Issue #17
    Read the Campus Notes for The Point Issue #17.
  55. New Graduate Programs on the Horizon
    UMass Boston's faculty and administration have successfully proposed establishing six new graduate programs.
  56. UMass Boston-Dana Farber/Harvard Cancer Center Partnership Receives $13.7 Million
    The UMass Boston-Dana Farber/Harvard Cancer Center comprehensive cancer partnership program has been awarded a $13.7 million, five-year grant.
  57. Campus Notes for The Point Issue #16
    Read the Campus Notes for The Point Issue #16.
  58. UMass Boston Joins Top Tier of University-based Cancer Research Thanks to $13.7M NIH Award
    UMass Boston has been awarded a prestigious $13.7 million U54 grant by the National Institutes of Health for the UMass Boston-Dana Farber/Harvard Cancer Center
  59. Campus Notes for the Point Issue #14
    Read the Campus Notes for The Point Issue #14.
  60. Behavioral Epigenetics Takes Center Stage at UMass Boston Conference
    Nearly 300 people working in neuroscience, behavioral sciences, drug addiction, and cellular and molecular biology attended a conference at UMass Boston.
  61. Luncheon Celebrates Faculty Success in Research,  Innovation, Scholarship, and Creativity
    More than 200 faculty, researchers, staff, and students attended a lunch which celebrated faculty success in research, innovation, and creativity.
  62. UMass Boston’s McCormack Graduate School of Policy Studies Undergoes Name Change
    The John W. McCormack Graduate School of Policy Studies has changed its name to the John W. McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies.
  63. ICI Receives $16.8 Million to Improve Employment Services for People with Disabilities
    The Institute for Community Inclusion at UMass Boston was recently awarded a $16.8 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
  64. Chancellor Motley: Research As An Approach To Life
    Chancellor J. Keith Motley led the celebration of the start of the 2010-2011 academic year at UMass Boston's Convocation.
  65. Shriver and Kennedy family members help with Camp Shriver’s fifth summer of fun and friendship
    Anthony Shriver, founder and chairman of Best Buddies International, and the son of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, visited the last day of Camp Shriver.