Computing and Information Technology Services (CITS)
What's new?
- Atomic Learning: online software training
- myUMassD: your portal to online services
- Virtual Computing Lab: anytime, anywhere
- Be secure! Learn more about IT Security
- UMassD Mobile: keep in touch
- WiMAX: adapters now on sale at Campus Store
- PrintLess: print allocations for the Learning Commons & CITS labs
- Illegal filesharing: understand the consequences
CITS: your starting point for IT services and support
- New students: start using IT (information technology)
- New faculty: frequently asked start-up questions
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Welcome to Instructional Development
The Instructional Development (ID) team's mission is to promote and support the use of instructional technologies across all teaching and learning environments. The ID team provides training, consultation, and instructional media assistance in support of the design and development of quality web enhanced, blended, and fully online courses. The team also researches and identifies the innovative use of instructional media and emerging technologies to enhance teaching, learning, and research.
myCourses New System!
All Summer and Fall 2013 mycourses course sites will use the new Blackboard Learn system.
Don't delay, request your course site(s) at: https://webapps.umassd.edu/mycourses/ Just log into the form using your UMassD email credentials.
To assist in the transition to the new myCourses system, CITS Instructional Development has expanded it's summer workshop offerings to include both face-to-face and online offerings. To access the complete workshop schedule, please visit: http://www1.umassd.edu/cits/workshops/
Contact Information:
Email: ID Team
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm or by appointment.
Location: Library Room 242
Phone: 508-999-8501
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What's New
Employee Self Service now available
All employees have access to the following features:
- View Your Paycheck
- View Your Personal Information
- View and Update Your Emergency Contacts
- Enroll in or change Direct deposit info
- Eliminate receiving your paper pay stub
- Update federal and massachusetts Tax with-holding
- View W2 information
Click here for additional information
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OCT 08
- SMART Plan Representative on Campus
09:00 AM
OCT 23
- MetLife Representative on Campus
11:00 AM
OCT 23
- TIAA CREF Representative on Campus
08:30 AM
NOV 07
- TIAA CREF Representative on Campus
08:30 AM
NOV 12
- SMART Plan Representative on Campus
09:00 AM
NOV 13
- MetLife Representative on Campus
11:00 AM
NOV 27
- MetLife Representative on Campus
11:00 AM
DEC 10
- SMART Plan Representative on Campus
09:00 AM
DEC 11
- MetLife Representative on Campus
11:00 AM
DEC 12
- TIAA CREF Representative on Campus
08:30 AM
Welcome to the Office of Human Resources
What's New
C.A
.R.E.S. (Chancellor's Award Recognizing Excellence in Service) has been created to recognize and honor faculty and staff who demonstrate an extraordinary level of service excellence.
Watch this video to see how UMD C.A.R.E.S
Click here for Information about this program.
Click here for Nomination Form.
For more News click the HR news Icon Below.
The Office of Human Resources is located on the second floor of the Foster Administration Building, Room 202. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. You can reach us by phone at 508.999.8060 or by email at humanresources@umassd.edu.
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OCT 08
- SMART Plan Representative on Campus
09:00 AM
OCT 23
- MetLife Representative on Campus
11:00 AM
OCT 23
- TIAA CREF Representative on Campus
08:30 AM
NOV 07
- TIAA CREF Representative on Campus
08:30 AM
NOV 12
- SMART Plan Representative on Campus
09:00 AM
Welcome to the College of Arts & Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college at UMass Dartmouth, enrolling nearly half of all students. The college’s undergraduate programs are built upon a set of requirements that provide opportunities to explore a variety of disciplines, develop and hone the critical thinking and problem solving skills essential to the global economy, and to integrate theoretical, practical and aesthetic learning experiences in a diverse society.
Students may choose from
- BA or BS degree programs in 20 majors with a variety of options
- Minors in 19 areas within and across disciplines that add depth and richness to their education
- Graduate programs in Biology, Chemistry, English, Portuguese, and Psychology
By encouraging excellence in teaching, research and advising and by promoting collaboration, service and engagement, the College of Arts and Sciences prepares students to become educated and engaged citizens and leaders in their communities and beyond.
Learn more about our Departments and Degree Programs and Pre-Professional Programs.
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Chemistry & Biochemistry Department
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at UMass Dartmouth provides an excellent education, preparing its students for careers in industry, forensics & teaching, as well as further education in graduate, medical, veterinary, dental and pharmacy school.
The department has a very active research program which includes two major research centers (the Botulinum Research Center and the Cranberry Health Research Center). There are active research projects in all five divisions of chemistry (analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, & physical). Graduate students can conduct their research as a student in the M.S. program or through the joint Ph.D. program with UMass Lowell. For undergraduates, research is a required component of the degree program and one of the greatest tools in preparing our graduates for future employment and further education.
Please look further into our:
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Chemistry & Biochemistry
Welcome to the UMass Dartmouth department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Please use this site to find information about our undergraduate and graduate programs, our faculty and their research, and the opportunities that exist in the fields of chemistry and biochemistry.
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Psi Chi Information
Welcome to the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Psi Chi Chapter
Psi Chi Membership
Students and faculty are elected to membership by the UMass Dartmouth chapter, according to the provisions in the National Psi Chi Constitution. Any chapter, at its discretion, may establish higher academic standards for eligibility, but may not require service standards for eligibility. Membership in Psi Chi is open to qualified candidates of any age, sex, sexual orientation, race, handicap or disability, color, religion, and national and ethnic origin.Membership in Psi Chi is open to all UMass Dartmouth students who are majoring in psychology. In order to be a candidate the student must fulfill the following requirements:
Eligibility for undergraduates includes:
- Completion of 3 semesters
- Completion of 9 semester hours in psychology
- At the time of induction, have a minimum GPA of:
- Seniors 3.25
- Juniors 3.13
- Sophomores 3.00
Eligibility for graduate students includes:
- Minimum overall cumulative average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all graduate courses
Applications for membership will be accepted twice a year, in the fall and then in the spring. They will be available on the Psi Chi board outside the Psychology bay and also with psychology professors.
The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Psi Chi Chapter was chartered in 1994. Since that time, we have continuously sought to uphold the founding principles of Psi Chi. Our chapter offers many opportunities for academic growth, leadership positions, community service, and fellowship.
The UMass Dartmouth Chapter of Psi Chi places a specific focus on community service and involvement. As an organization, we hope to help the community with our efforts to provide services to those in need within our surrounding communities. We are partnered with Family Service Association of Fall River's Big Friends Little Friends Mentoring Program and plan on continuing taking part in numerous volunteer work and community service efforts.
By taking part in Psi Chi, one will expand on their experience within the field of psychology by giving time to collaborate and assist others within society. Involvement in Psi Chi will not only provide one with numerous opportunities, but also rewarding benefits.
To learn more about who we are, what we do, and eligibility requirements for joining this prestigious society, please explore our website!
Our chapter is also active in reaching beyond our campus community to collaborate with other Psi Chi chapters and regional universities and colleges.
What is Psi Chi?
Psi Chi is the International Honor Society in Psychology. Membership to this organization is open to undergraduate and graduate psychology majors who meet the minimum GPA and course qualifications.
The mission of Psi Chi is:
"to produce a well-educated, ethical, and socially responsible member committed to contributing to the science and profession of psychology and to society in general."
Upcoming Events
Member Meetings are the first Wednesday night of each month at 7pm AND the Third Thursday night of each month at 7pm.
Officer Elections will be taking place in March
Induction Ceremony – April 15 from 10am-2pm
Psi Chi Research Conference - Sat, May 5th
Please contact us if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. Also, we would appreciate any fundraising ideas.
2011 - 2012
Psi Chi Officers:
President - Evan Ames (eames@umassd.edu)
Vice President - Elizabeth Lozano (elozano@umassd.edu)
Secretary - Tayla Petit (tpetit@umassd.edu)
Treasurer - Nicole Silva (nsilva2@umassd.edu)
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Envision - Explore - Enable
Welcome to the College of Engineering
The College of Engineering aims to produce the best prepared workforce necessary to meet the challenges of the 21st century – energy, the environment, human health and security – and to enhance economic prosperity and quality of life. Our world-class faculty engaged in cutting-edge research at the intersection of science and engineering foster a diversity of discovery learning opportunities. Our curricula at the undergraduate and graduate levels are designed to prepare students for rewarding careers of service, leadership, and distinction in their chosen field. We invite you to learn more about the dynamic programs we offer to stimulate your personal and professional growth.
- Bioengineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Computer and Information Science
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
In fall 2011 the College began offering a first-in-the-UMass system bachelor's degree in bioengineering that prepares students for careers in the fast-growing biotechnology/biomedical field.
Beginning in spring 2012 the College of Engineering will offer a new interdisciplinary PhD program in Engineering and Applied Science. Over 40 faculty from eight departments and three colleges will join in leading doctoral students in advanced study and research in such areas as applied mechanics and materials, computational science and engineering, computer science and information science, or industrial and systems engineering. For more information, please click here.
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Bioengineering
Welcome to the new Bioengineering Department at UMass Dartmouth!
The goal of the Bioengineering Department is to educate undergraduates who could successfully land jobs in the biotechnology/biomedical device industry or go on to medical or other graduate schools. Graduate students will be trained to be the future leaders for innovations which couple the life sciences and engineering.
The undergraduate program is designed to give students rigorous, multi-disciplinary training that enables graduates to be innovators and leaders in the bioengineering and biomedical professions. This is accomplished by developing and offering curricula that integrate engineering sciences, life sciences, bioresearch and material design in collaboration with local and regional biomedical device and biotechnology companies.
Bioengineering is among the most popular and fastest-growing engineering disciplines at top research universities nationwide. But more importantly to you is the fact that the workforce needs are significant and growing. For example, the U.S. Department of Labor forecasts Biomedical Engineering growth of 72% from 2008-2018. This is much faster than the average for all professional occupations. The aging of the population and a growing focus on health issues will drive demand for better medical devices, and equipment designed by biomedical engineers, as well as new products from pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Preparation for employment is needed in a variety of fields including bioengineering, biomanufacturing, health care, public health and many others. Prospective students will include those interested in premedical specialization, technology-assisted healthcare, or engineering and applied science at the intersection of engineering, chemistry and biology. The undergraduate program includes a research experience that will prepare students to enter UMass intercampus Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (BMEBT) PhD program.
Please contact me or any member of the Bioengineering faculty at any time.
A brochure describing the Bioengineering program in more detail can be downloaded by clicking here.
Prof. Qinguo Fan
Chairperson, Department of Bioengineering
Telephone: 508 999 9147
Email: qfan@umassd.edu
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Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil and environmental engineering is the engineering of constructed facilities; of buildings, bridges, tunnels, and dams; of harbors and airports; of waterways, railways, and highways; of water power, irrigation, drainage, and water supply; of wastewater and hazardous waste disposal and environmental health systems.
Civil Engineers are the professionals who plan, design, direct the construction, and often maintain these facilities.
The department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and the Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering. The department participates in the college’s IMPULSE and co-op programs.
Students who study civil engineering may be interested in pursuing advanced degrees, including the Ph.D. Program in Engineering and Applied Science.
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Computer and Information Science
Welcome
On behalf of faculty, staff and students I am proud to welcome you to the Computer and Information Science Department’s (CIS) website at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
Our department is part of the College of Engineering, and has been funded since early 1983. We currently are home to 10 full-time faculty, 1 professional technician, 1 staff member, and approximately 170 undergraduate and 60 graduate computer science majors.
Our faculty members are involved in research and professional activities in many major areas of computing such as:
• software engineering of object-oriented systems;
• formal methods in software design and development;
• parallel and distributed computing;
• neural computing, multi-agent systems;
• electronic commerce;
• computer and sensor networks;
• data visualization and computer vision;
• computer and information security;
• bio-informatics;
• mobile robotics; and
• software process and social implications of computing.
Some of these research activities were sponsored by grants from
• National Science Foundations;
• Office of Naval Research, Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, Rhode Island;
• US Department of Energy;
• Commonwealth Information Technology Initiative;
• UMASS Dartmouth Foundation; and
• companies from local computer industry.
Students who study computer and information science may be interested in pursuing advanced degrees, including the Ph.D. Program in Engineering and Applied Science.
The Department will continue it's Computer Camp for middle school children this year. For more details click on this link.
Our faculty and staff members are dedicated to excellence in education and computer science research. Please join us to study or to work with us on new ideas and visions of computing in the 21th century.
Please contact me if you have any questions or you need assistance in your professional decisions related to computer science.
Jan BergandyProfessor and Chair
Phone: 508.999.8293
Fax: 508-999-9144
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Materials and Textiles Department
This Department has roots going back over 100 years to Bradford Durfee and New Bedford Institutes of Technology. Manufacturing industry is still important in this area, but is typified more and more by specialty products like Velcro for bioengineering applications and vascular grafts made by Boston Scientific for heart disease patients. Our courses are changing to reflect this shift from large-scale manufacturing to the research, development and high-tech engineering that is the basis of much of the new bioengineering business of New England.
When you choose an undergraduate major, one thing you can be sure of is that the world you will work in will be greatly changed from how it is now. There are two major and obvious trends. One is that biology and engineering will continue to merge. Machines will become "softer", technology will become "smarter" and will work with us in a less intrusive fashion, and medicine will become more of a branch of engineering. A second trend is that things will be made more and more by automated equipment and people will spend more and more of their time devising, designing and developing new things. This is not to say we will all be engineers. Managing, designing, networking and understanding change will be just as important as ever.
Our new undergraduate program reflects this vision of the future by applying to bioengineering our understanding of soft, flexible and fibrous materials in general, and specifically, biological materials, biomedical materials and engineered composites.
Our graduate programs continue to emphasize fundamental research on medical, technical, military fibers and materials at the Master's level. We also offer a PhD through the Biomedical Engineering Biotechnology program.
Come to visit this web site again to see new exciting details about our program!
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Physics
Rise above the crowd... Major in Physics at UMass Dartmouth.
View the Physics Viewbook for additional details, or learn about the Ph.D. degree program in Engineering and Applied Science.
Physics is the most fundamental and all-inclusive of the sciences; its goal is to understand nature's physical processes through experiment and theoretical analysis. Some of history's most famous scientists were physicists: Newton, Einstein, Maxwell, Curie, Hubble. Physicists probe the far reaches of space and the depths of the ocean; investigate the structure of the atom; design and program computers; solve environmental problems; and develop new manufacturing materials. Research in physics has paved the way for technological innovations such as the Internet, cell phones, lasers, fuel cells, diagnostic techniques in medicine, and solid-state electronics. Physicists lead some of the world's major technology companies.
The powerful array of technical skills acquired by physics majors-critical thinking and problem solving, computers, electronics, mathematical analysis, technical writing-are of practical importance in many areas of theoretical and applied science. Employers value the broad training, versatility, and laboratory experience of physics graduates. Career plans of the physics major may include graduate study in physics, materials science, biophysics, geophysics, oceanography, medical physics, or in various branches of applied science or engineering. Other physics majors establish careers in industrial or government laboratories or teach in secondary schools. Students wishing to enter the professions of law, business or medicine sometimes major in physics to gain the competitive edge that a good physics background can provide.
The department's course offerings cover all the major disciplines in physics, including classical and quantum mechanics, electricity and magnetism, electronics, statistical and condensed-matter physics, astronomy and astrophysics, environmental physics, earth science, physics of music and courses dealing with the impact of science on society. Students are encouraged to participate in faculty research in physical oceanography, atomic and nuclear physics, theoretical physics, traffic engineering, computational physics, and astrophysics. In addition, many possibilities exist for physics students to study and participate in research in areas such as computer science, acoustics, electro-optics with faculty in closely-related departments in engineering, science, and mathematics. The physics department has a wide array of equipment, including computer work stations, lasers, and a fully equipped observatory with a state-of-the art 16" Meade computer controlled telescope. Students also have the opportunity to accompany faculty members conducting research at national science facilities.
What to do with a Physics degree
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The Ora M. DeJesus Gerontology Center
Promoting Healthy Aging through Research and Education
Center Director Dr. Andrew Revell and his Southcoast Cognitive Aging Study are featured in:
OJornal (7/12/13, published in English and Portuguese)
and
SouthCoast Prime Times (see p. 23 of July/Aug 2013)
The Ora M. DeJesus Gerontology Center at UMass Dartmouth is a multi-disciplinary center dedicated to research and programs that provide education on the aging process and promote healthy, active living.
Learn more about our Research, Education, Seminar Series, Outreach, and Partnerships.
Congratulations to Lauren Papa, Gerontology Minor and Psychology Major who won Second Place at the 2013 Celebration of Undergraduate Research Day Competition "Occupational Prestige Predicting Cognitive Performance in Older Adults"
Center Director, Dr. Andrew Revell presents "Maximizing the Aging Brain: Empirically
Tested Cognitive Training Approaches" at the 2013 Northeast Lifelong Learning Conference: Live, Learn, Connect, hosted by the University's The Second Half Lifelong Learning Institute, April 19 & 20th in New Bedford, MA. Links referenced: Posit Science's Brain HQ, Brain HQ Attention and Brain HQ Brain Speed.
Age Related Research Faculty member, Dr. Brian Ayotte presents "Promoting Gerontological Scholarship and Student Engagement in Teaching-intensive Institutions" at 39th Annual Meeting and Educational Leadership Conference of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) in St. Petersburg, FL.
Center Director, Dr. Andrew Revell and undergraduate psychology student, Lauren Papa, present "Occupational Prestige and SES in Relation to Cognitive Performance" at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the New England Psychological Association in Worcester, MA.
Dr. Andrew Revell presents "Cognitive and Vascular Health Indicators in Older Adults" at the 120th Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association conference in Orlando, FL.
Faculty member's research in the news: USA Today “Senior Moments” article cites research study co-authored by Dr. Andrew Revell published in the Peer-Reviewed, Oxford Press Journal, Age and Aging.
The Center is a member institution of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE), the Educational Unit of The Gerontological Society of America (GSA).
For more information, please email us at: healthyaging@umassd.edu, or call (508) 999-8376.
Falamos Portuges, por favor envie um correio electronico (e-mail) se tiver perguntas: Gerontology Center
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Department News
Professor Michael Goodman discusses the Massachusetts economy on New England Cable News (NECN)
Professors Devon Lynch and Chad McGuire publish article article on the impacts of sea level rise on coastal landscapes, June 2013
Pictures of the MPP Class of 2013 Graduation May 11, 2013 - CONGRATULATIONS!!
Department of Public Policy receives 2013 Department Green Campus Award for its contributions to sustainability academic programs, research, and initiatives on and off campus
Colleen Dawicki (MPP 2012), presents research lecture on SouthCoast Indicators Project, a project of the Urban Initiative at UMass Dartmouth
New "helpful videos" section added to department website to understand requirements of public policy programs
Professor McGuire's latest book on coastal adaptations to sea level rise released March 29, 2013
MPP Graduate Student, Jason Hill (2013), presents research lecture and discussion on revitalization of urban land
MPP Graduate Student, Robert Golder (2014), presents research lecture on public perception of wind power
Welcome to the Center for University, School and Community Partnerships (CUSP) at UMass Dartmouth's satellite location in Fairhaven. CUSP offers professional development and alternative licensing programs for teachers and administrators.
CUSP has a new website - cuspma.org! Come visit us by clicking below!
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Office hours
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday-Friday
Location
200 Mill Rd, St 150C
Fairhaven, MA 02719
Driving directions
Contact CUSP
Ph. 774-929-3002
Fax 508-990-1206
Full contact list
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Welcome to the Writing & Reading Center
The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Writing and Reading Center is part of the Academic Resource Center (ARC), a federal TRIO student support service in operation since 1976. Whether students need writing help, tutoring for courses in humanities or social sciences, skill-building, or support for physical or learning disabilities, the WRC staff is ready to help.
Staffed by peer tutors, our services are used by both undergraduate and graduate students. It doesn't matter if you have only one question or if you need long term assistance in one or more areas; the WRC exists to help students be successful at UMass Dartmouth.
Thanks to Nancy Oliveira, graduate assistant at the WRC, for compiling our Spring 2013 Newsletter . Thanks as well to all of our contributing staff members!
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Congratulations to our NEPTA (New England Peer Tutoring Association) conference participants for their excellent presentation on managing challenging tutoring scenarios! You can find details about their presentation here.
To view an introductory video highlighting the WRC's services and philosophy created by our tutors Jordan Ochs and Adam Turner, click on the image below.
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OCT 07
- Last day to Pass/Fail
08:00 AM
OCT 14
- Columbus Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
OCT 16
- Follow Monday's schedule
08:00 AM
OCT 18
- Mid-Semester
08:00 AM
NOV 11
- Veterans' Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
News and Events
Conversation Partners: We are now accepting applications for American English Speaking and International partners.
Download the Application for American Students
Download the Application for International Students
*NEW* MLA and CSE Guidelines: The Modern Language Association (MLA) and the Council of Science Editors (CSE) have both updated their citation guidelines. You can view the updated citation guidelines on our Handouts Page.
The American Psychological Association (APA) have also updated their citation guidelines. To view the updated guidelines, please visit The OWL at Purdue's APA Guidelines
Welcome to Graduate Studies & Admissions
At UMass Dartmouth, we take graduate education seriously.
Our graduate programs number more than three dozen and include both degree and certificate options. We offer small classes; close contact with faculty and undergraduates; quality facilities for advanced study, research, and creative work; and individualized academic experiences — all in a coastal community combining rural and urban environments.
Our programs emphasize professional and technical fields, with important links to the vitality of the region's economy. At UMass Dartmouth, research and teaching are complementary and mutually reinforcing, as talented teachers bring the excitement of their research, creative, and professional activities into the classroom. Joining the five-campus University of Massachusetts system in 1992 has led to an expanded emphasis on graduate programs.
UMass Dartmouth. World Class. Within Reach.
Learn about our Graduate programs
- Doctoral programs
- Master's programs
- Certificate programs
- Law school
- Master list of Graduate programs
Additional information and resources
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Doctoral Fellowships
Distinguished Doctoral Fellows annually receive a $24,000 stipend plus full tuition and Curriculum Support Fee waivers.
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First Year Doctoral Fellows receive one year of support that includes a stipend of $16,000 plus a full tuition and Curriculum Support Fee waiver. All students admitted to doctoral programs will be considered for First Year Doctoral Fellowships.
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Student Organizations
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LiveWell: The Office of Health Education, Promotion & Wellness
LiveWell: The Office of Health Education, Promotion, and Wellness works with students, staff, faculty, and community-based organizations to create a campus environment that supports student health, well-being, personal development, and academic success.
We provide health information, workshops, training, and consultation to students and university departments.
Read more about our mission, what we do, and what it means to LiveWell.
Summer 2013
Our office will be closed from June 15th through July 30th. If you need immediate assistance, please call the Department of Health Services at 508.999.8982.
Phone Numbers
Beth-Anne Vieira, MPH
Assistant Director Health Services, Health Education & Promotion
508.910.6965 or *6965
Peer Health Educators
508.910.6966 or *6966
Location
We're located on the 2nd floor of the Oak Glen Residence Hall, building OG on the Campus Map (pdf).
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Advisory
Hours
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
during the academic year
Phone numbers
508.999.8982 or x8982
508.910.6641 or x6641
On-campus emergency
508.999.9191 or x9191
Location
The Health Services building is in back of Roberts Hall and across from Pinedale. The campus map (PDF) shows our location: building W (HLTH).
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OCT 07
- Last day to Pass/Fail
08:00 AM
OCT 14
- Columbus Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
OCT 16
- Follow Monday's schedule
08:00 AM
OCT 18
- Mid-Semester
08:00 AM
NOV 11
- Veterans' Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
"View from Fairhaven bike trail," (Brian Rapoza)
Downtown New Bedford
(Jen White, '07)
Fort Phoenix Boardwalk
(Jen White, '07)
University Administration
UMass Dartmouth is one of five campuses of the University of Massachusetts System, which is governed by a 22-member Board of Trustees with headquarters in Boston. Beginning July 1, the campus will be led by Dr. Divina Grossman, who was elected by the Board of Trustees to succeed Chancellor Jean MacCormack, who served for 13 years. Major divisions reporting to the Office of the Chancellor include:
News
Dr. Divina Grossman chosen to lead UMass Dartmouth
New School of Law dean appointed
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OCT 07
- Last day to Pass/Fail
08:00 AM
OCT 14
- Columbus Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
OCT 16
- Follow Monday's schedule
08:00 AM
OCT 18
- Mid-Semester
08:00 AM
NOV 11
- Veterans' Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
Administrative Services
The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Administration supports the mission of the University by serving the campus community through the management of the purchasing, auxiliary, and physical resources of the University. The Division is committed to providing these services through effective communication, management assistance and administrative services. This helps to ensure that the University is moving forward and growing in an ethical, motivated, and professional manner.
This department is responsible for:
The Administrative Services offices are located on the second floor of the Foster Administration Building.
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Welcome to the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Mission Statement
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion plans, develops, coordinates, and monitors all activities of the University to ensure equal employment and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action. The office works with all members of the University to achieve an environment,which is conducive to the growth and development of all.
The office also works with others, within the University and throughout the southeastern Massachusetts area to promote cultural diversity; a process designed to promote an awareness, an understanding, and an appreciation of relationships among people of various cultures. Community outreach is also an important component of the office, so that the University, as well as the southeastern Massachusetts region, benefits from two-way communication.
Brochure on University Policies (pdf)
Mailing address:
Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Administration Building
285 Old Westport Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
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OCT 07
- Last day to Pass/Fail
08:00 AM
OCT 14
- Columbus Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
OCT 16
- Follow Monday's schedule
08:00 AM
OCT 18
- Mid-Semester
08:00 AM
NOV 11
- Veterans' Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
Office of Financial Aid
Announcements
- Complete your FAFSA now at www.fafsa.ed.gov/ . Priority consideration is given to students who file by March 1. UMass Dartmouth's school code is 002210.
- Currently enrolled students Currently enrolled students should review financial aid award status and award via COIN at www.umassd.edu/coin/. Review and respond to all items on the To-Do-list. Failure to submit any required items will delay financial aid awarding and may impact aid eligibility.
- The University Enrollment Center (UEC) is the first stop for students and families. UEC staff can answer your questions regarding financial aid, billing and registration. UEC is located on the 1st floor lobby of the Foster Administration Building. You may reach UEC by phone at 508.999.8857 or 508.999.8866 or via email at uec@umassd.edu.
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OCT 07
- Last day to Pass/Fail
08:00 AM
OCT 14
- Columbus Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
OCT 16
- Follow Monday's schedule
08:00 AM
OCT 18
- Mid-Semester
08:00 AM
NOV 11
- Veterans' Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
University Advancement
Giving to UMass Dartmouth
The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth offers a world class education to more than 9,300 undergraduate and graduate students each year. Consistently ranked as the top public “Master’s” University in New England by US News and World Report, UMass Dartmouth has transformed the lives of 40,000 alumni and plays a significant economic role in southeastern Massachusetts and beyond.
In an effort to further enhance student experiences and promote alumni involvement, the Advancement Office at UMass Dartmouth has made great efforts to establish a strong alumni network; bridge relationships to the community; and develop the resources that will allow the University to further evolve into a top choice for all students. But your help is critical to UMass Dartmouth's future.
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African and African-American Studies
African and African-American Studies (AAAS)
at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
We have many professors who study, do research, and teach courses on various aspects of African, African-American, and African Diaspora Studies. The professors are mostly in the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Visual and Performing Arts. These professors offer a wide variety of courses on African and African-American Studies in their various departments. The AAAS Program integrates all such courses and gives them a unifying platform and focus. This is therefore a cross-disciplinary Program that provides a rigorous engagement with the various cultures, politics, religious traditions, literatures, music, visual arts, histories, and contemporary conditions of Africa, the African-American society, and other regions of the African diaspora.
Intellectual and Social Relevance of AAAS Courses
Through our courses, the AAAS Program (a) enables students to cultivate an informed perspective of (i) Africa, its peoples, their histories, cultures and contemporary conditions, and (ii) the black experience in the United States; (b) provides a basic background to the African diaspora; (c) broadens the international component of the studies of its students; and (d) fosters debate and awareness of African/African-American issues on the campus, thereby enhancing the visibility and significance of issues of ethnicity, race and cultural diversity as well as cultural similarities.
Job Utility of AAAS
Our curriculum helps prepare students for a wide range of careers (for example, teaching, advocacy, diplomatic service, and nongovernmental overseas operations). Like any other liberal arts discipline, AAAS provides a strong preparation for professions such as law. It is also useful for students who intend to do graduate studies in AAAS.
Additional Information
For more information, please contact the Director, Mwalim (MJ Peters) at Liberal Arts Building, Room 303 (phone: 508- 999-8304, MPeters).
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Indic Studies Minor
The Indic Studies Minor is designed for students who are interested in learning languages, civilization, science, art, culture, traditions, and philosophy-as originated and practiced in the Indian Sub-Continent-and many other contemporary subjects from Gandhi to Indian democracy. This program encompasses and seeks to integrate knowledge from a wide range of subject areas and uses a multi-disciplinary approach. Students will learn in a multi-faceted way, in classroom, seminar, and experiential settings.
The goals of the Indic Studies Minor are:
- to disseminate understanding of issues relating to Indian arts, philosophy, culture, societal values, customs and tradition.
- to promote international harmony through the mix of ancient and modern values; promote awareness among Americans and world at large on contemporary India and its demographic diversity in the 21st century.
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Judaic Studies Minor
About the Program
The Judaic studies minor presents an interdisciplinary focus for studies of Jews and Judaism, including but not limited to historical, literary, linguistic, and philosophical perspectives and approaches.
The primary educational goal of this minor is to provide students with a clear idea of how different approaches to the framing and answering of questions of systematic learning deal with the same social entity over a long period of history. From this minor, the student should learn at least three things:
- some of the facts of the subject; that is, some knowledge of the history, philosophy, literature, and languages of the Jews;
- some clear knowledge of how a historian, philosopher, literary critic, or scholar of language frames humanistic questions and proceeds to answer them; and
- some ideas of what it means to look at the same subject from different perspectives.
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About
Religious Studies is an interdisciplinary minor devoted to the academic study of religion. The Religious Studies program educates students in the scholarly interpretation of religion while cultivating an understanding and respect for religious diversity and secular perspectives.
Religious Studies students become reflective and informed citizens who constructively engage in broader dialogue and debate on the role of religion in our communities and the world.
This program provides an essential background for students pursuing graduate programs in the humanities, social sciences and sciences, and professional programs in business, law and foreign service.
Religious Studies prepares future teachers, business leaders, social workers, healthcare professionals, journalists, artists and citizens to reflectively situate religion in their own lives and appreciate the complexities of religious differences in a pluralistic society and world.
What are the requirements for a minor in Religious Studies?
The Religious Studies minor is open to ALL students, including those majoring in Engineering, Business Studies or Nursing. To earn a minor, students are required to take a total of 18 credits, consisting of 2 core courses plus electives. This is in addition to the requirements of the major.
The Religious Studies Courses and Faculty pages provide specific information about the courses listed below.
Religious Studies minor core courses:
- REL 201: Introduction to Religious Studies
- REL 395: World Religions and Spirituality
- Engage in the academic exploration of different disciplinary approaches to the study of religion (historical, social, political, intellectual, philosophical, scientific, literary, and artistic).
- Learn about the variety of methods employed to understand religion.
- Study different religious traditions, analyzing the continuities and changes within religious traditions and the operation of religions in particular social contexts.
Religious Studies Elective Courses
Students receive personal advising as to choices of elective courses
from different disciplines that reflect their individual interests and
academic goals.
Anthropology
- REL 308/ANT 308 Religion in Social & Cultural Contexts
- ANT 348/SOC 348 Catholic Culture in America
History
- ANT 366/SOC 366 Religion & Music in the African Diaspora
- HST 302 History of Religion in America I
- HST 303 History of Religion in America II
- HST 393 Western Man & the Cosmos I
- HST 394 Western Man & the Cosmos II
- HST (329-proposed #) Early Middle Ages
- HST (330-proposed #) Late Middle Ages
- HST 332 The Reformation
- HST 357 Empires of Central Asia
- HST 359 History of Terrorism in the Middle East
- HST 397 A History of Christianity to the Reformation
- HST 402 Seminar: Science and Religion: Historical Perspectives
Philosophy
- PHL 325 Philosophy of Religion
Political Science
- PSC 366 Islam and Politics
Special Topics Courses:
- REL 300/ANT 350 Jews and Judaism
- REL 300 The Bible and Its Influence
- REL 300/PHL 300 Israel in the Religious Imagination
- REL Religious and Ethical Responses to the Holocaust
- REL 300 Women and the Bible
- REL 300 Religion and Human Rights
- PHL 300 Buddhism
- HST 300 History of Islam
How do I enroll in the Religious Studies minor program?
First, contact the program director to schedule your required advisement meeting.
Prof. Robert E. Pontbriand, Ph.D.
Director of Religious Studies
History Department
Email: rpontbriand@umassd.edu
Email link: Religious Studies Director.
Office: LARTS 331
Phone: 508-999-8602
Second, Download and submit a completed Download the Request for Minor form
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Department of Economics
Economics is the science of decision making. Students of economics learn to identify and analyze the costs and benefits of financial and social decisions. Skills in cost-benefit analysis, the core of economists' training, are widely applicable and highly valued in current job markets.
Learn about our major in economics and minor in economics.
Find our faculty and what they are interested in.
Use our resources for students.
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Department of English
English at UMass Dartmouth involves multiple areas of study that include exploration of both literature and writing. Our diverse faculty specialize in a range of fields such as rhetoric and composition, creative nonfiction, world and British literature, and much more.
We offer programs at the both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Students can take a variety of courses in areas such as: poetry, journalism, world literatures, British and American literature, women's literature, fiction and creative nonfiction, web authoring, technical writing, document design, rhetorical theory...and more.
Download the Fall 2013 undergraduate course booklet:
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Foreign Literature and Languages
The Department of Foreign Literature and Languages offers courses in Spanish and French language, literature, and culture, as well as language courses in Arabic, Chinese, German, and Italian. The Department also offers a Spanish major, a Spanish minor, a French major, a French minor, as well as a Spanish concentration or French concentration within the Liberal Arts major.
The study of world languages brings you opportunities to discover new worlds and connect with other cultures. Learning another language will make a difference in how you view the world and how the world views you. It expands the outlook and interests of the educated citizen, and cultivates a spirit of tolerance and understanding. Enlightened citizenship is key to being able to function in today’s ever-shrinking world.
To be competitive on a global scale, the business world of tomorrow needs individuals who can work in a culturally diverse environment and who have strong skills in a foreign language. The knowledge of other languages is a valuable asset in the workplace of tomorrow. Workers will be called upon to cooperate with colleagues in other countries, crossing time zones, languages, and cultures.
Language study:
- broadens your experiences and expands your view of the world
- encourages critical reflection on the relation of language and culture, language and thought; fosters an understanding of the interrelation of language and human nature
- develops your intellect; teaches you how to learn
- teaches and encourages respect for other peoples
- contributes to cultural awareness and literacy, such as knowledge of original texts
- builds practical skills (for travel or commerce or as a tool for other disciplines)
- improves the knowledge of your own language through comparison and contrast with the foreign language
- exposes you to modes of thought outside of your native language
- a sense of relevant past, both cultural and linguistic
- balances content and skill (rather than content versus skill)
- expands opportunities for meaningful leisure activity (travel, reading, viewing foreign language films)
- contributes to achievement of national goals, such as economic development or national security
- contributes to the creation of your personality
- enables the transfer of training (such as learning a second foreign language)
- preserves (or fosters) a country’s image as a cultured nation
The above modified from Alan C. Frantz, "Seventeen Values of Foreign Language Study" (ADFL Bulletin, vol. 28, Nr.1, Fall 1996).
To see reasons for studying specific languges, see our "Reasons for Studying Specific Foreign Languages" page.
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History Department
Welcome to the History Department! Use these quick links and the menu at left to learn about our program and find what you need.
- Information about the major and minor in History.
- Find history courses and descriptions.
- Our faculty and their research interests.
- Contact us with any questions.
Students with a GPA of 3.2 are eligible for nomination to the University's Alpha Eta Theta Chapter of the International History Honor Society, Phi Alpha Theta.
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Liberal Arts Program
About the Liberal Arts Major
The Liberal Arts Major is a good fit for the student interested in a variety of academic fields and who craves the intellectual challenge of a major that will foster independence, further develop critical and creative thinking and communication skills, and offer opportunity to learn outside the classroom. Upon completing this major, students will be able to:
- Understand the diversity of disciplinary perspectives and relationships across diverse fields of knowledge;
- Identify and formulate multidisciplinary research questions based on key concepts, literature, practices, and issues of their areas of concentration;
- Demonstrate critical thinking and communication skills that relate their academic knowledge to civic engagement and issues in their communities;
- Conduct research that evaluates and employs primary and secondary resources effectively, using appropriate disciplinary conventions for citation and documentation; and,
- Develop, write, and present original analyses in clear, grammatical prose.
What you will learn
As a Liberal Arts major, you will take two core courses (6 credits) plus a concentration in the Humanities (15 credits) and a concentration in the Social Sciences (15 credits). In addition, you will complete all General Education and Bachelor of Arts (College of Arts & Sciences) degree requirements. As you complete classes, you will develop...
- an ability to learn beyond college as you discover how to find information in different disciplines and analyze, interpret, and make connections between those diverse fields of knowledge
- an ability to discover and fill gaps in your knowledge by identifying issues and formulating multidisciplinary research questions as you learn to review discipline-based literature and existing practice in your areas of concentration
- an ability to think critically and communicate well by relating academic knowledge to civic engagement and issues in your community
- an understanding of research methods and the ability to evaluate and employ primary and secondary sources
- an ability to analyze and interpret information and present your own original analyses in clear, grammatical, properly documented prose
With these skills, you will graduate capable of fulfilling the top three expectations of the new college-educated employee: strong communication abilities (oral and written), ability to assess a situation well and develop a course of action, and an ability to work independently.
How you will learn
Another benefit of the LAR major is our new initiative to bring classes to you using the latest technology. You can study in the classroom, you can study online, or you can take blended classes that incorporate the best techniques from both face-to-face and online learning. In blended classes, the class is organized using online software and much of your work is done in an asynchronous manner (on your time, not ours), but you also meet periodically in a classroom so that you can get to know the professor and other students while performing learning tasks more conducive to a traditional classroom. How do LAR students benefit? From the latest research in college learning, from the use of the latest teaching technology, and from scheduling flexibility afforded by these classes. Although many of your classes will remain in the traditional classroom, you will also enjoy new opportunities for learning.
What comes afterwards
With your degree, you may successfully find.....
- a career in business...employers are more interested in employees who can think than in employees who have learned specific course material. You can teach someone how to keep accounts, but you can’t easily teach them to make good decisions.
- a career in Human Services...employers who work with the public seek out employees who have experience with the vast variety of cultures in this country and globally.
- a career in many of the fields included in the LAR major: for example, museums (art history), newspaper reporting (English), politics (Political Science), public policy (Policy Studies), social work (sociology), court advocate (Crime and Justice Studies), and much more.
- acceptance to law or medical school....or entry into graduate school in almost any field
- and so much more...
Please note: The UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate General Catalog for the year you entered the university is your guiding document. When you have questions regarding a policy, please consult the catalog and speak with your faculty advisor or the Director of the Liberal Arts major.
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Mathematics Department
Mathematics can be pursued as a scholarly discipline of an especially elegant kind (a creative art form) or it can be treated as a valuable tool in an applied discipline.
The program for mathematics majors is designed to provide a solid foundation in the theoretical and applied aspects of mathematics necessary for a variety of professional careers. Students can choose their curricula so as to emphasize that role of mathematics which will be useful to them in later years.
Doctoral programs in Mathematics Education and Engineering and Applied Science are also offered.
Quick links
- Learn about our majors and minor.
- See what our faculty's interests are.
- Browse the numerous and categorized resources for math majors.
- Visit the Center for Scientific Computing and Visualization Research.
Latest News
Welcome New Faculty.
July 1, 2013 - The mathematics department welcomes Melvyn Huff to be a full time lecturer starting from Fall 2013. Dr. Huff was a part time lecturer in the department.
New NSF grant awarded.
July 12, 2013 – Principal Investigator Akil Narayan and Co-Principal Investigator Alfa Heryudono are recipients of federal award number 1318427 from the National Science Foundation for "Computation of crowded geodesics on the universal Teichmüller space for planar shape matching in computer vision".
New AFOSR grant awarded.
May 1, 2013 – Principal Investigator Alfa Heryudono is the recipient of a federal award from the Airforce Office of Scientific Research for "Development of a robust pseudospectral-RBF hybrid method for high-order moving interface simulation".
Welcome New Faculty.
September 1, 2012 - The mathematics department welcomes two new faculty members:
Assistant Professor Bo Dong received her Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, and was on the faculty at the Drexel University before coming to UMassD. Her research interests are in numerical analysis, scientific computing, finite element methods.
Assistant Professor Akil Narayan received his Ph.D. from Brown University, and was a Postdoctoral research associate at Purdue University before coming to UMassD. His research interests are in numerical analysis, scientific computing, uncertainty quantification, approximation methods.
New NSF grant awarded.
July 1, 2013 – Principal Investigator Yanlai Chen is the recipient of federal award number 1216928 from the National Science Foundation for " Developing reduced basis methods for Galerkin and Collocation framework".
New AFOSR grant awarded.
May 1, 2012 – Principal Investigator Sigal Gottlieb is the recipient of a federal award from the Airforce Office of Scientific Research for " Tailoring High Order Time Discretizations use with spatial discretizations of hyperbolic PDES".
The 2011 NSF-CBMS Regional Research Conference in the Mathematics Sciences was held at UMass Dartmouth in the Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Center from June 20 to June 24.
The conference featured keynote speakers Prof. Fornberg, Bengt (University of Colorado Boulder) and Dr. Flyer, Natasha(NCAR). It was attended by 49 participants from 4 countries. For more details see the conference Web site:
2011 NSF-CBMS at UMassD
This conference is sponsored by National Science Foundation with PI Prof. Saeja Kim and Co-PIs Prof. Sigal Gottlieb, Prof. Cheng Wang, and Prof. Alfa Heryudono.
New NSF grant awarded.
June 1, 2011 – Principal Investigator Cheng Wang is the recipient of federal award number 1115420 from the National Science Foundation for " Collaborative Research: Stable and Efficient Convexity-splitting Schemes for Bistable Gradient PDEs".
The Third New England Numerical Analysis Day Conference will be held at UMass Dartmouth in the Woodland Commons on April 16, 2011.
The conference will feature speakers from 13 universities. Among the freatured are Gil Strang, Homer Walker, and Ilse Ipsen. There will be a special luncheon talk by Phil Davis of Brown University. There will also be a poster session of student papers. For more details see the conference Web site:
New England Numerical Analysis Day Conference
The conference is sponsored by the UMass Dartmouth College of Arts and Sciences.
UMass students and faculty gave presentations at the Joint Meetings of the American Mathematical Society and the Mathematical Association of America, New Orleans, January 2011.
Six UMass students attended the conference. Sidafa Conde, Zach Grant, Justin McKennon, Charles Poole, and Lee-Ann Sylvia all made presentations at the undergraduate research poster session. Prof. Steven Leon gave a talk in the MAA Linear Algebra contributed paper session.
Prof. Sigal Gottlieb featured on the CHANCELLOR'S Colloquium
UMass Dartmouth Building New Bridges Colloquium, scheduled for Thursday, December 2nd at 5:30 p.m., will feature Prof. Gottlieb who will give a talk entitled, “The Gibbs Phenomenon: A 100 Year Adventure”.
Math Department members head to the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) annual meeting in Pittsburgh
Prof. Saeja Kim, Cheng Wang, and Sigal Gottlieb will be presenting their work at several minisymposia. If you're at the meeting, please come to their talks!
Prof. Kim will be speaking on Monday at 5pm on "Detecting Edges in Two Dimensional Functions with Radial Basis Functions" and on Wednesday at 10:30am on her joint work with Alfa Heryudono "2D Radial Basis Function Interpolation on Irregular Geometry through Conformal Transplantation."
Prof. Wang will be speaking on Thursday at 11:30am on "Unconditional Stable Numerical Schemes for Phase Field Crystal (PFC) Equations" and at 4:00pm on "Numerical Simulation of Cahn-Hilliard-Hele-Shaw Equations."
Prof. Gottlieb will be speaking on Monday at 11:30am on "An RBF-Gegenbauer Method for Time Dependent Discontinuous Problems," and at 5:30pm on "Stencil Choosing Sensitivity in WENO," and on Tuesday at 10:30am on "The History of SSP Methods."
In addition, please join us for the minisymposia organized by Prof. Alfa Heryudono, Saeja Kim, Sigal Gottlieb and Cheng Wang:
High Order Numerical Methods for PDEs - Part I, II, III, and IV.
Time Discretizations for the Evolution of Time-dependent PDEs - Parts I and II.
In addition, our undergraduate students who have been doing research as part of the CSUMS project will be attending, with some presenting their work at the poster session, and one of them (Zachary Grant) will be speaking at the Student Days Minisymposium.
Computational Science Group wins DOD Grant
April 2 2010. The proposal entitled: Heterogeneous terascale computing cluster for the development of graphics processing unit optimized high order numerical methods (PI: Sigal Gottlieb (Math), Co-PIs: Robert Fisher (Physics), Gaurav Khanna (Physics), Alfa Heryudono (Math), Cheng Wang (Math), Saeja Kim (Math)) has been selected for funding by US Department of Defense. News 1 News 2
Marie Curie Grant FP7
December 5 2009. Joint proposal between two scientific computing groups at Uppsala University and UMass Dartmouth entitled: Flexible FEM-RBF Hybrid for PDE problems with mixed regularity (Research Team: Elisabeth Larsson, Alfa Heryudono, Axel Malqvist) has been selected for funding of 117,397 euro by European Union Funding Agency.
UMassd SIAM Student Chapter is born
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July 21 2009. SIAM Student Chapter at UMass Dartmouth has been established. Free membership for enrolled UMass Dartmouth students. more info
CSUMS students in conferences
Posted by Math WebAdminJuly 11 2009. Our NSF funded CSUMS students participated in Sigma Xi 2009, UMass Amherst MSUR 2009, and SIAM Annual Meeting 2009 conferences. Make us proud! Visit gallery
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Medical Laboratory Science
About the Department
Welcome to the Department of Medical Laboratory Science. In the next few pages, you will find information about the department, descriptions of the Medical Laboratory Science faculty, the professions of Clinical Laboratory Science and Cytotechnology, and the programs offered at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
If you have any questions or wish to tour our facilities, please call us at (508) 999-8329 Monday through Friday and speak with a member of the faculty.
Program overview
UMass Dartmouth offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Science. All graduates meet requirements for national certification or state licensure.
The Department of Medical Laboratory Science offers four options: Clinical Laboratory Science, Cytotechnology, Health Services and Biotechnology.
- Clinical laboratory scientists analyze blood and other body fluids to evaluate health status, diagnose disease, and aid in the proper management and treatment of disease. The program focuses on the standard clinical laboratory disciplines of Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Microbiology, Immunology, and Blood Banking. Increasing emphasis is placed on laboratory instrumentation, computers, quality control and genetic/molecular diagnostics.
- Cytotechnologists use the microscope to detect changes in the body's cells, which might indicate cancer or other diseases.
- Health Services is a program which allows other health professionals with an associate's degree to advance to a bachelor's degree. This career laddering enables individuals to advance to supervisory or other positions with increased responsibility within their employment.
- Laboratorians working in biotechnology can be employed in highly diverse situations ranging from the traditional laboratory-centered position to sales, marketing, research & design to governmental oversight and regulatory compliance.
The UMass Dartmouth clinical laboratory science program is completed within the traditional academic calendar and the Department arranges hospital affiliations.
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Multidisciplinary Studies
The Multidisciplinary Studies major may be earned as a BS or BA degree depending on the design of the program of study.
Program Director, Dorothy Bergeron
Professor of Medical Laboratory Science
Students with a GPA of at least 2.5 who wish to pursue in depth a particular topic or area of study not available in an established major may choose the Multidisciplinary Studies (MDS) major. MDS allows students to ocmbine course work in two or three disciplines to create their own major, in consultation with a faculty advisor and the Director of Multidisciplinary Studies. Considerable latitude is allowed in the design of the program of study, and of course work, studios and laboratories from any of the colleges may be included, as long as one of the Core disciplines is in Arts and Sciences. Examples of topics or themes chosen by MDS majors are:
- Communications/Advertising
- Communications/Photography
- Environmental Studies
- Society and Aging
- International Relations/Business
- Sociobiology
- Consumer Psychology/Marketing
Multidisciplinary studies is intended as an option for students who have some familiarity with college-level study. Thus it is available only to students who have completed at least one semester of college work, and not to entering freshmen. Transfer applicants witha minimum of 15 transferable credits may receive admission, if otherwise qualified, upon the recommendation of the MDS Director, based on a personal interview. The earlier a program of study is designed, the greater the flexibility in scheduling the required courses. As with most other changes of major, requests from seniors can rarely be accommodated. Students may not double-major with MDS.
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Philosophy Department
Philosophy Department News
Philosophy Department Mission
Philosophy engages us in basic questions about the world around us. A philosophical person enjoys asking why, wishing to understand what reality is, what can be known, what makes actions right or wrong, and what the best kind of society is. Curiosity is key.
While philosophy appeals to one's sense of wonder about the world, at the same time, it prepares students for all kinds of challenges. Work in philosophy courses helps one defend and clarify one's ideas as well as analyze, understand and evaluate the ideas of others. Philosophy develops problem solving abilities, communication skills, persuasive powers, and writing skills—skills needed in any career. Below are some links to information about Successful Career-building and Philosophy:
Best Majors for GRE Scores in 2013: Philosophy Dominates
Be Employable, Study Philosophy
Why Future Business Leaders Need Philosophy
Why I Majored in Philosophy Despite Everyone Telling Me Not To
With six full-time members and several dedicated part-time members, the UMD Philosophy Department forms a rigorous, friendly, and pluralistic community of inquiry, offering courses and emphases in the major areas of philosophical study. Weekly meetings of the Philosophy Association, our student organization, are open to any one interested in philosophy.
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Political Science
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The Department of Political Science provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of political institutions and processes in a global community. As an area of study within the framework of the liberal arts, our program examines the impact of government upon the life of the individual and of individual citizens upon government.
The political science major utilizes scientific, philosophical, and applied perspectives to examine politics in the United States and throughout the world. Our majors acquire proficiency in writing, communication, advocacy, and comparative analysis--skills that are vital in today's working environment. An education in political science prepares students to think critically and to act as effective global citizens.
The department's faculty are accomplished scholars who have published widely and are active in their profession. The professors are proud to maintain a tradition of valuing teaching while recognizing the importance of academic research. This balance provides students with the opportunity to receive personalized attention from a skilled faculty of scholars who are engaged in leading-edge research.
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Calendar of Events
OCT 07
- Last day to Pass/Fail
08:00 AM
OCT 14
- Columbus Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
OCT 16
- Follow Monday's schedule
08:00 AM
OCT 18
- Mid-Semester
08:00 AM
NOV 11
- Veterans' Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
Department of Portuguese
The Department of Portuguese, created in 2000, provides a solid foundation in the Portuguese language and a comprehensive curriculum of undergraduate and graduate courses on the literatures and cultures of the Portuguese-speaking world. Besides offering the BA degree in Portuguese, the MA in Portuguese Studies and the Ph.D. in Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies and Theory through regular academic year programs (Graduate Studies in Portuguese at UMass Dartmouth), the Department is also associated with the annual Summer Program in Portuguese. Organized by the Center for Portuguese Studies & Culture, the Summer Program features intensive courses in language and Lusophone literatures and cultures.
Portuguese is the official language of approximately 200 million people in eight countries on four continents. After English and Spanish, it is the third most widely spoken European language, and the sixth most spoken language in the world. Situated in the heart of the region that boasts the largest concentration of Brazilian, Cape Verdean and Portuguese immigrants in the United States, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth provides a unique environment to learn Portuguese in a richly varied immersion setting.
For information on Portuguese graduate and undergraduate courses, see the Academic Catalog.
Calendar of Events
OCT 07
- Last day to Pass/Fail
08:00 AM
OCT 14
- Columbus Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
OCT 16
- Follow Monday's schedule
08:00 AM
OCT 18
- Mid-Semester
08:00 AM
NOV 11
- Veterans' Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
Psychology
Welcome to the Psychology Department!
Psychology is a dynamic and diverse field. At its core is the scientific exploration of human behavior. At UMASS Dartmouth faculty study a variety of topics, from the highly theoretical, such as the hemispheric specialization within the brain and semantic processing of memory, to highly applied research, such as the control of obesity, chronic pain, and stress. Other faculty members are involved in the application of the scientific knowledge to mental health and are leaders in the mental health community of southeastern Massachusetts, bringing that expertise to the classroom.
The Psychology Department offers an undergraduate major, an MA with clinical, behavioral analysis and general/research options, and a combined MA/BA program.
Calendar of Events
OCT 07
- Last day to Pass/Fail
08:00 AM
OCT 14
- Columbus Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
OCT 16
- Follow Monday's schedule
08:00 AM
OCT 18
- Mid-Semester
08:00 AM
NOV 11
- Veterans' Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
Sociology, Anthropology, & Crime and Justice Studies
About the Department
Welcome to the Department of Sociology/Anthropology/Crime and Justice Studies. As an interdisciplinary department, we offer students a unique opportunity to explore the social world through distinct but related branches of knowledge in the social sciences.
The programs in Sociology, Anthropology, and Crime and Justice Studies all share the broader goal of understanding society and culture through a comparative and historical perspective. Specifically the curriculum is designed to foster students’ understanding of the social construction of difference; entrenched systems of inequality and oppression; and the dynamics of local and global distributions of power.
Our wide range of courses explore the complex interconnections between race, class, ethnicity, culture, gender, and sexuality and focus on understanding contemporary social issues, both in the U.S. and around the world. Majors learn how to apply theoretical debates in sociology, anthropology, and crime and justice studies (as appropriate to a student’s selected concentration) to the investigation of social life, and develop critical insights into possibilities for social change.
The Department’s curriculum features multiple opportunities for connecting classroom learning, community engagement, and individual exploration. Students are encouraged to pursue issues of interest to them through community-based research, internships, seminars, as well as independent study and thesis options. A central aim of the Department's curriculum is to help students develop the essential skills of thinking critically, and expressing themselves clearly and persuasively.
Students may pursue a degree in any of the following areas:
- BA in Sociology
- BA in Sociology with an option in Anthropology
- BA in Crime & Justice Studies
- Minor in Sociology
- Minor in Anthropology
Learn more about Admission into the Department.
Learn more about Department's Student Learning Goals.
Learn about Department's Advising Support.
Learn about the Department Policy on Racism
Calendar of Events
OCT 07
- Last day to Pass/Fail
08:00 AM
OCT 14
- Columbus Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
OCT 16
- Follow Monday's schedule
08:00 AM
OCT 18
- Mid-Semester
08:00 AM
NOV 11
- Veterans' Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
Women's and Gender Studies
What is Women's and Gender Studies?
The field of Women's and Gender Studies is interdisciplinary. Calling upon such fields as history, economics, psychology, health, music, literature, and visual arts, Women's and Gender Studies seeks to understand the position of women in society. The interdisciplinary nature of Women's and Gender Studies fosters an active examination of the varying influences upon women's and men's lives such as race, class, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, and age. The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Department of Women's and Gender Studies provides students an opportunity to think about the construction and influences of gender in contemporary society, to discover the historical factors that have shaped the current status of women from varying backgrounds and countries, and to explore paths to achieve equality for all people.
Core Major Learning Outcomes
- Explain the historical, social, and political contexts of women's movements and feminist thought.
- Explain feminist theories and apply them in critiquing and transforming their world.
Concentration-Specific Objectives
Gender Studies
- Identify and evaluate the social construction of gender and the ways gender intersects with other forms of identity.
Politics, Justice and Policy
- Explain the gendering of our socioeconomic and political worlds and the individual and collective components of social change.
Cross-Cultural Inquiry
- Identify, compare, and evaluate culturally and historically specific ideas of gender, sex, and sexuality.
Arts and Letters
- Apply a feminist perspective to the study of literature, history, and/or the arts.
Calendar of Events
OCT 07
- Last day to Pass/Fail
08:00 AM
OCT 14
- Columbus Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
OCT 16
- Follow Monday's schedule
08:00 AM
OCT 18
- Mid-Semester
08:00 AM
NOV 11
- Veterans' Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
Pre-Law
The Pre-Law program prepares students for admission into a quality law school. With the help of a Pre-Law advisor, students select recommended courses that will help them prepare for the academic rigor of law school and the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). The program assists students in being well positioned to succeed in their legal education and career.
While there is no specific Pre-Law major, the program encourages students to choose a major that will interest them and help them to develop their reading, writing, and analytical skills.
The Pre-Law program also offers the Three-Plus-Three Program with UMass School of Law, which provides a fast track to a law degree in six rather than seven years. The program leads to a bachelor's degree by UMass Dartmouth and a Juris Doctor degree by UMass School of Law.
All students considering law school should make an appointment to meet with the Pre-Law advisor, who is available to assist students in evaluating and pursuing a career in law.
Calendar of Events
OCT 07
- Last day to Pass/Fail
08:00 AM
OCT 14
- Columbus Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
OCT 16
- Follow Monday's schedule
08:00 AM
OCT 18
- Mid-Semester
08:00 AM
NOV 11
- Veterans' Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
Mechanical Engineering
The primary reason to choose UMass Dartmouth for education in mechanical engineering is that we provide an excellent undergraduate education.
It is often difficult if not impossible to find how good an education a potential undergraduate is going to get at a major research university.
School rankings and academic reputation are based to a large degree on the quality of graduate programs. Nobel Prize winning faculty certainly improve a school's reputation, but a typical undergraduate may never get the chance to take a class from those research oriented faculty, let alone receive individual attention.
In Mechanical Engineering at UMass Dartmouth tenured or tenure track faculty teach all of our courses.
Our teaching ability is the foremost criterion on which promotion decisions are made and we take our teaching seriously. Our laboratory sections are small (students work in groups of 3 or 4) so that everyone gets a hands-on-experience, and higher level courses can have as few as 10 students per class.
Similarly, all of our lab and computer facilities are primarily dedicated to undergraduate teaching. At many Universities across the country prospective undergraduates are shown lab facilities (graduate research labs) that look great, but no undergraduate has ever used. Prospective undergraduates should always ask how many undergraduates use the facilities they are being shown. At UMass Dartmouth the answer is always all of them.
The subsections on our web page will provide evidence that students in mechanical engineering at UMass Dartmouth receive a great education. They also provide information about the Dartmouth area and the campus. Nonetheless the most compelling reason to choose UMass Dartmouth mechanical engineering is that we care about undergraduate education.
In addition, the College of Engineering offers seven Masters Degree Programs and three Doctoral Degree Programs, including the Ph.D. Program in Engineering and Applied Science.
Calendar of Events
OCT 07
- Last day to Pass/Fail
08:00 AM
OCT 14
- Columbus Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
OCT 16
- Follow Monday's schedule
08:00 AM
OCT 18
- Mid-Semester
08:00 AM
NOV 11
- Veterans' Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
Welcome to the College of Nursing
The College of Nursing enrolls more than 650 students in our BS, RN-to-BS Online, RN Refresher, MS, and PhD programs of study. Since 1969, our programs have prepared professional nurses for leadership and innovation in health care in Southeastern Massachusetts and beyond.
By providing a dynamic learning environment that promotes analytical thinking, compassion, and
creativity, the College of Nursing prepares health care professionals to succeed.
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) will be at the College of Nursing on an accreditation visit, April 24, 2013 through April 26, 2013. Please send all comments related to the visit to:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
One Dupont Circle, NW Suite 530
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 463-6930
Fax: (202) 785-8320
The College of Nursing has received Official Accreditation from the National League for Accrediting Commission.
Calendar of Events
OCT 07
- Last day to Pass/Fail
08:00 AM
OCT 14
- Columbus Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
OCT 16
- Follow Monday's schedule
08:00 AM
OCT 18
- Mid-Semester
08:00 AM
NOV 11
- Veterans' Day Holiday - no classes
08:00 AM
Electrical and Computer Engineering
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