Research Feature Stories

Honors biology majors present undergraduate research at national ecology conference

Professor Michael Sheriff leads student research projects that provide early evidence linking risk-induced trait responses to species’ survival during predator exposure

Physics major to present at Council on Undergraduate Research event

McKenzie Ferrari is one of 60 students selected nationwide to participate in the Council on Undergraduate Research "Posters on the Hill" event in April.

Sarah Dulac '21: The value of role models

Sarah talks about the "aha! moment" that led her to discover her passion in the male-dominated field of mechanical engineering & the role models who’ve mentored her during her time as a student at UMass Dartmouth.

Mike Coute: A pathway to career success

Mike Coute talks about how earning an undergraduate degree at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and a master’s degree at the School for Marine Science & Technology has prepared him to succeed in New England's burgeoning field of offshore wind development.

Aubrey Church ’22: Choosing the PSM program

Aubrey talks about SMAST’s cooperative research opportunities & how the Professional Science Master’s program prepares students for career advancement.

Joshua Steakelum '21: Benefiting from research

Joshua talks about the value of supplementing coursework with research projects.

Nick Paternostro '21: Creating balance

Nick talks about balancing his studies with extracurricular activities to create a well-rounded academic experience.

Dylan Tocci '21: UMassD's supportive community

Dylan, a Townsend, MA native, talks about the value of student organizations, gaining practical experience through faculty mentorship, & UMassD’s supportive community.

Melanie Luperon '21: Gaining real-world experience

Melanie, a computer engineering major, says real-world experience, collaborative research projects, & extracurricular activities prepared her for her full-time position as an analyst with Dell EMC.

James Tooker '21: Exploring color spectrum

An awe-inspiring glimpse of nature led James to create "Interspectral," a CVPA senior capstone project in which audiences of all ages can interactively explore the color spectrum.

Brianna Johnson '21: Embracing opportunities

Brianna talks about working on data-driven research projects, serving as a student director in the Honors College, & landing a full-time position as a business systems analyst at a startup company.

William Holman '21: The art of collaboration

William, a physics major, talks about having a well-rounded academic experience due to his involvement in collaborative research projects & student organizations.