SMAST Features

Amanda Hart: Protecting Atlantic herring

Sustaining Atlantic herring populations through examining alternative fishery methods

Year in Review: 2017

Top news stories

Year in Review: 2017

The top news stories for 2017 reflect UMassD's commitment to innovation, progress, research, and student success.

Greg DeCelles '14: Living Marine Resource Science and Management

Alum Greg DeCelles talks about SMAST's collaborative environment and the added value of working with faculty, peers, and local fishermen

Marcos Sastre-Cordova '14: PhD, Marine Observation Technologies

Alum Marcos Sastre-Cordova talks about his work as a systems engineer and explains how pursuing his doctorate degree at SMAST helped advance his career path.

Valerie Hall '14: PhD Marine Science: Living Marine Resources Science/Management

Alumna Valerie Hall talks about her studies at UMassD's School for Marine Science & Technology and the Intercampus Marine Science Program, which allows students to take courses anywhere in the UMass system.

Dahlia Medeiros ’12: Environmental scientist and engineer

UMassD alum joins Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's Waterway Protection Program to help address Commonwealth's statewide concerns

Doug Zemeckis: '16 PhD in Marine Science & Technology

Doug Zemeckis researched the spawning dynamics of the Atlantic cod during his doctoral studies at SMAST.

Katherine Thompson '13: The Department of Marine Resources' newest scientist

2013 SMAST alum Katherine Thompson talks about her experiences as a marine science student and her new career.

Dr. Craig P. O’Connell "14: Focus on shark conservation

When he’s not conducting research on shark conservation or diving with great white sharks, O’Connell focuses on youth education

Ana Paula Krelling: first PhD graduate of SMAST & IOUSP

Ana Paula Krelling is the first first dual-degree Ph.D. graduate of UMass Dartmouth’s School for Marine Science (SMAST) and the University of São Paulo Institute of Oceanography (IOUSP).

Catherine O'Keefe: Focus on sea scallop fishery

Catherine O'Keefe earned her PhD in Living Marine Resources and Management at SMAST.