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The third award in as many years from the Office of Naval Research will further the University's research efforts in the blue economy and offshore wind sectors
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The annual Intercampus Marine Science Research symposium, hosted by the School for Marine Science & Technology, showcases research being conducted by students, faculty, and staff across all UMass campuses.
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Award supports Seyed-Aghazadeh’s research efforts in the area of fluid dynamics, shedding light on the fundamentals of fluid-structure-surface interactions in underwater flexible bodies, including near-surface arrays of energy harvesters and underwater soft robots.
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A return to campus brought UMass Dartmouth together to achieve new heights
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The international collaboration will promote educational, research, and economic opportunities
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With funding from PrimaLoft and the MassTech Collaborative, researchers bring focus to sustainability
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Integrated degree program enables Massachusetts Maritime Academy students to earn a bachelor’s degree & professional science master’s degree in less time.
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As part of their Women Work project, the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center's "Then and Now" panel discussion features pioneering scientists & SMAST students who share their experiences as women in the field of fisheries science.
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Student team garners award for blue economy project presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Northeast Section Conference.
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Introduction to Climate course offers an in-depth look at the effects of climate change.
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Baker-Polito Administration awards $700k, PrimaLoft gives $450K in public-private investment to boost new marine tech research facility for the South Coast
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SMAST students volunteer their time to engage 4th-graders in marine science activities related to fisheries oceanography and climate science during the “Something Fishy Camp.”