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Marine science key factor in Record of Decision

Research efforts led by SMAST scientists at the forefront of Decision of Record for Vineyard Wind’s commercial offshore wind project–the first in the nation.

SMAST scientists awarded NOAA grants

UMass Dartmouth Professors Geoffrey Cowles & Kevin Stokesbury are among NOAA Fisheries’ awardees selected to receive research set-aside funds to support research that informs fishery management and stock assessments.

NOAA Fisheries invites Dr. Steve Cadrin

Dr. Cadrin will discuss “Optimal Spatial Boundaries and Strata for Stock Assessment…and confronting practical realities” during NOAA Fisheries' National Stock Assessment Seminar on May 6.

Office of Undergraduate Research awards grants to student researchers

Student researchers aim to uncover wide range of topics in novel research projects

Engineering professors awarded $404K for artificial intelligence project

Assistant Professors Ming Shao & Jiawei Yuan have received a $404,620 National Science Foundation award for their research experiences undergraduate site, which will intertwine AI research with cybersecurity and systems engineering in a portfolio of synergistic projects.

UMass Dartmouth undergraduate researchers to participate in Massachusetts Undergraduate Research Conference

Twenty-one students from across the University to present at April 23 virtual event

Professor receives patent for breakthrough invention

Associate Professor Hua Fang has received a patent for her "system and methods for trajectory pattern recognition" invention, which can help aid in clinical trials, policy implementation, consumer behavior, & business intelligence.

Counting stock for sustainability

Dr. Kevin Stokesbury's image-based, drop camera survey has been pivotal in the revival of the scallop industry, and has helped the city of New Bedford maintain its position as the nation’s No.1 fishing port for two decades.

Researchers shed light on the effects of ring formation

A new study explores how the formation of cold core rings and warm core rings from the Gulf Stream has changed over the last 40 years and might have long-term effects on the ecosystem.

Virtual IMS Research Symposium

The annual symposium showcases marine science-related research being conducted by students, faculty, & staff across all UMass campuses.