Cultural Events with TRiO/SSS
The Academic Resource Center hosts two cultural events yearly for eligible TRiO/SSS students. Watch your UMassD email for upcoming trips, workshops, and on-campus events.
The Academic Resource Center hosts two cultural events yearly for eligible TRiO/SSS students. Watch your UMassD email for upcoming trips, workshops, and on-campus events.
Propel2Excel is a non-profit coaching program designed to empower ambitious students who possess a strong drive to secure highly sought-after internships and lucrative careers at top tier tech, consulting, and banking companies. This is established through our 'Ivy league recruiting experience,' which is delivered in four stages: Speaking Engagements, LinkedIn and Resume Rebrand, Interview Prep, and Candidate Readiness. Propel2Excel LLC has mentored more than 100 students and recent graduates and placed over 50 students/young professionals in opportunities at Google (8), Microsoft (13), Amazon (7), McKinsey & Company (5), Mass General Hospital (12), and National Grid (5). Stop by their table in the Library Living Room Lobby to see how they can help you!
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Department of Estuarine and Ocean Sciences "An innovative model to develop the next generation of Blue Economy talent" Nishita Roy-Pope Founder & CEO, Tribe Academy Wednesday, November 6, 2024 12:30-1:30pm SMAST E 101-102 and via Zoom Abstract: Nishita Roy-Pope, an award-winning leader in workforce development and community engagement, will present an innovative model for preparing the next generation of talent for the blue economy. The presentation will explore the successful application of this model at UMass Dartmouth, where undergraduate students have gained valuable experience through project-based learning and experiential opportunities with regional blue sector organizations. Additionally, Roy-Pope will discuss a new initiative designed to engage K-12 students, fostering an early interest in ocean-related careers. Roy-Pope will share how these programs leverage proven best practices from other high growth sectors and will be a key step in ensuring that the blue economy is truly available to all. By addressing the full spectrum of the workforce pipeline, this model aims to create a diverse and skilled workforce capable of addressing the challenges and opportunities of the rapidly growing blue economy. For additional information, please contact Callie Rumbut at c.rumbut@umassd.edu
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Department of Fisheries Oceanography "Projecting changes to black sea bass overwintering dynamics on the northwest Atlantic shelf" Max Zavell, Postdoctoral Fellow Stokesbury Lab University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Wednesday, November 6, 2024 3pm-4pm SMAST E 101-102 and via Zoom Abstract: The northern stock of Black Sea Bass, Centropristis striata, has spatially expanded over the past decade, potentially due to warming northwest Atlantic shelf waters affecting overwintering. Yet, current inshore winter temperatures below the species thermal minima require them to seasonally migrate to favorable winter conditions on the continental shelf which might limit an even larger increase in abundance. Here, I will provide a synthesis of current research efforts using both long-term mesocosm experiments and predictive climate modeling to assess how C. striata overwintering dynamics may change under continued future climate projections. For additional information, please contact Callie Rumbut at c.rumbut@umassd.edu
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Join students and alumnae from the College of Engineering and professionals in the STEM and engineering fields for a networking dinner followed by lightning talks. Connect with a diverse group of students, alumni, and industry professionals who are passionate about STEM and the future of the field of science and engineering.
The Marketplace
Mechanical Engineering (MNE) SEMINAR DATE: November 8, 2024 TIME: 2pm-3:00pm ZOOM: https://umassd.zoom.us/j/93361541108?pwd=TPHa75bfUcHnm4EiLvK3WqZSB6rwuu.1 (Contact scunha@umassd.edu or mrahman15@umassd.edu for the Meeting ID and PassCode) SPEAKER: Dr. Murtaza Wasi, Post Doctoral Associate Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University TOPIC: Strength in Motion - The Role of Exercise and Piezo1 in Battling Bone Metastasis in Breast Cancer ABSTRACT: One in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. For patients diagnosed at early stages, the five-year survival rate is as high as 99%. However, the survival rate is drastically reduced when breast cancer metastasizes to distant organs such as bones. Metastatic breast cancer disrupts bone homeostasis, leading to osteolytic lesions and increased fracture risk. Standard cancer treatments like chemotherapy often result in further bone loss due to their adverse skeletal effects. In contrast, exercise has emerged as a safe intervention for cancer patients, improving the overall health and mental wellness as well as the survival for breast cancer patients. Given that the average age of breast cancer diagnosis is 62 years old, and that bones' responses to exercise diminish with aging, additional interventions are needed to maintain the patient's skeletal health by countering the effects from aging, breast cancers, and cancer treatments. An exciting novel target comes from the newly discovered mechanosensitive Piezo1 ion channels, which are shown to be essential for loading-induced bone formation and counter age-associated bone loss. In particular, the specific Piezo1 agonist, Yoda1, presents a potential adjunct therapy alongside exercise. This talk will focus on the investigation of whether Yoda1-augmented exercise can mitigate bone loss associated with aging, metastatic breast cancer, and chemotherapy. The aim is to provide valuable insights into potential therapeutic strategies for mitigating bone loss afflicting breast cancer patients and survivors. BIO: Dr. Murtaza Wasi is a postdoctoral researcher at Cornell University's Lewis Lab, where he explores the dynamic field of bone mechanotransduction. His work centers on osteocyte mechanobiology and the preservation of skeletal health in aging and disease. Prior to joining Cornell, he completed his MS and PhD from Dr. Liyun Wang's Lab in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware. He completed his undergraduate studies in Mechanical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 2018. His research aims to unlock new insights on osteocyte mechanobiology and how bones respond to mechanical cues, with a focus on aging and bone-related diseases. For more information, please contact Habibor Rahman, PhD, MNE Seminar Coordinator (mrahman15@umassd.edu). All are welcome. Students taking MNE-500 are REQUIRED to attend! All other MNE students are encouraged to attend. EAS students are also encouraged to attend.
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