Faculty/Staff

Thanks to data provided by Dr. Ivan Galkin, Boeing and NASA now have a new tool for predicting plasma densities in the ionosphere. This, in turn, will help mission controllers decide whether it’s safe for astronauts to venture outside the Space Station.

A lighted crosswalk system, one of a number of pedestrian safety measures being implemented throughout the University, has been activated on Riverside St. between Ball and Olsen halls.

Five UML professors' work is included in 'The Future of Work.'

Jack Luskin and Anne Chalupka of the Toxics Use Reduction Institute trained about 120 City Year Boston Corps members in March about toxics in household products.

Gregory Morose, senior program manager in the Lowell Center for Sustainable Production, is conducting a study of mercury usage for the United Nations.

Daniel Lutz, director of university bands, recently received the Paul Smith Hall of Fame Award from the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association.

Nursing Prof. McEnany develops course for nurses on connection between sleep disorders and disease.

Paul Marion, director of Outreach and the author of several collections of poetry, read from his latest book, “What Is the City,” at the Andover Bookstore on April 17.

Friends and family of the late Richard Barrett, who worked for the University for 40 years, will celebrate his life at a fundraising reception on Thursday, May 15.

UML was heavily involved in the Lowell Film Festival.

Prof. David Martins of the Music Department recently performed with world-class tenor Placido Domingo.

The Urban Village Arts Series (UVAS) celebrated the release of its first CD with a free party at the Revolving Museum from 7 to 9 p.m. on May 8.

Prof. Julie Chen joins other experts in calling for continued federal support for university-industry partnerships in nanomanufacturing.

Ballroom Dance Club organized Dancing With the Stars, featuring UML's own faculty and staff, on April 23.

Dr. Ahmed Abdelal, provost of Northeastern University, has been chosen for that post at UMass Lowell.

Oneida Blagg, director of Equal Opportunity and Outreach, is featured in a new magazine.

More than 40 images will hang in four locations throughout building.

After a three-year hiatus, UMass Lowell’s Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) program will resume on Friday, May 23.

The Photonics Center brings students from the Lowell area to the UML campus as part of its science outreach effort.

UML Art professor's lecture at BU's Photography Resource Center drew a record-breaking audience.

Nine months after starting work as chancellor of UMass Lowell, Marty Meehan was officially welcomed into the University community.

The New England Orchestra performed a concert for peace to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr.

Human Resources recently held an orientation for new faculty and staff.

Prof. Robert Forrant participated in public affairs programming on urban revitalization.

More than 100 UMass Lowell faculty members participated in an inaugural exhibit titled “UML Research: Creating the Future of the Commonwealth.”

More than 3,700 UMass Lowell alumni have joined NetworkUMass, the University’s online alumni community, since its launch in late March.

The Theodore Edson Parker Foundation awarded David Turcotte and UML a grant to form a Technical Assistance and Research Center for Housing Sustainability.

The Inaugural Benefit Concert showcased the rich artistic talents of the many students and faculty who are the foundation of the University’s cultural life, while at the same time raising money for music scholarships.

Prof. Paula Rayman of the Regional Economic and Social Development Department recently left on a two-month sabbatical to the University of Haifa, Israel.

Global warming is happening right now, and humans are playing a major role in that warming according to a panel of climate and health experts.