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Community Issues

 

Athletics

Dana Skinner, Athletic Director (978) 934-2301, Dana_Skinner@Uml.Edu 

 

Community Arts & Culture

Christine Brown, Director Of The Center For The Arts And Active Leader Of Lowell’s Cultural Community (978) 934-4449, Christine_Brown@Uml.Edu 

Paul Marion, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Outreach, Writer And Poet, President Of The Lowell Heritage Partnership And Specialist In Community Cultural Development (978) 934-3107, Paul_Marion@Uml.Edu 

 

Housing, Immigrant, Work Issues
 

Linda Silka, Director Of The Center For Family Work And Community, Specializes In Community Capacity Building, Immigrant Leadership Development, Community-University Partnerships And Community Conflict Resolution (978) 934-4675, (978) 934-4247, Linda_Silka@Uml.Edu 

Dave Turcotte, Program Manager Of The Center For Family Work And Community, Expert In The Areas Of Community Economic Development, Community Conflict Resolution And Immigrant And Refugee Leadership (978) 934-4682, David­_Turcotte@Uml.Edu 

 

University/Community Partnerships
 

Diana Archibald, Assistant Professor Of English And Director Of The “City Lives” Writing And Photographic Project, Instructs Writing For The Community (978) 934-4199, Diana_Archibald@Uml.Edu 

Anne Mulvey, Professor Of Psychology (978) 934-3965, Anne_Mulvey@Uml.Edu 

Kay G. Roberts, Professor Of Music And Director Of The String Project, An Educational Program For Primary School Children In Lowell (978) 934-3867, Kay_Roberts@Uml.Edu 

Linda Silka, Director Of The Center For Family Work And Community, Specializes In Community Capacity Building, Immigrant Leadership Development, Community-University Partnerships And Community Conflict Resolution (978) 934-4675, (978) 934-4247, Linda_Silka@Uml.Edu

 

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Education

 

Online Learning
 

Donald Pierson, Interim Provost and Dean, Graduate School Of Education (978) 934-4605, Donald_Pierson@Uml.Edu 

Jacqueline Moloney, Associate Chancellor, Expert In Leadership In Curriculum, Instructional Innovation In Higher Education And Faculty Development (978) 934-2943, Jacqueline_Moloney@Uml.Edu 

 

General Education Issues


Donald Pierson
, Interim Provost (978) 934-4605, Donald_Pierson@Uml.Edu 

 

 

K-12 Partnerships, Engineering And Science


Doug Prime
, Director Of K-12 Science And Engineering Education For The College Of Engineering, Experienced In Developing And Teaching Integrated, Hands-On Science And Engineering Programs For Middle School Students (978) 934-4690, Douglas_Prime@Uml.Edu 

Anita Greenwood, Interim Dean of Education and Chair Of The Graduate School Of Education, Expert In Science Education (978) 934-4658, Anita_Greenwood@Uml.Edu 

Peter O’connell, Director Of The Tsongas Industrial History Center (978) 934-4614, Peter_Oconnell@Uml.Edu 

Donald Pierson, Interim Provost (978) 934-4605, Donald_Pierson@Uml.Edu 

Judith Boccia, Director, Center For Field Services And Studies (978) 934-4661, Judith_Boccia@Uml.Edu

 

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Engineering

 

Baseball Research
 

Jim Sherwood, Director Of The Baseball Research Center, Expert In The Modeling And Experimental Investigation Of The Bat/Ball Impacts For Major League Baseball And The Ncaa (978) 934-3313, James_Sherwood@Uml.Edu 

 

Bridges/Infrastructure



John Ting
, Dean Of The College Of Engineering, General Information About Engineering And Engineering Education (978) 934-2576, John_Ting@Uml.Edu 

Samuel Paikowsky, Director Of The Geotechnical Engineering Research Laboratory, Researches Soil ‘Behavior’ And Pilings That Support Bridges And Large Construction (978) 934-2277, Samuel_Paikowsky@Uml.Edu 

 

Nanotechnology/Nanomanufacturing
 

Julie Chen, Assoc. Professor Of Mechanical Engineering, Expert In Advanced Composite Materials And Nanomanufacturing (978) 934-2992, Julie_Chen@Uml.Edu 

Joey Mead, Freudenberg-Nok Professor Of Plastics Engineering, Expert In Elastomer (Rubber) Technology And Nanomanufacturing (978) 934-3446, Joey_Mead@Uml.Edu 

 

Plastics
 

Steve McCarthy, Director Of The Institute For Plastics Innovation, Specializes In Research On Biodegradable Plastics, Nanospheres And Polymers In Medical Uses (978) 934-3467, (978) 934-3417, Stephen_Mccarthy@Uml.Edu 

Joey Mead, Freudenberg-Nok Professor Of Plastics Engineering, Expert In Elastomer (Rubber) Technology And Nanomanufacturing (978) 934-3446, Joey_Mead@Uml.Edu 

 

Radar Systems
 

Jerry Waldman, Director Of The Submillimeter-Wave Technology Lab, Specializes In Defense-Related Research On Radar Systems And Modeling (978) 934-3756, (978) 934-4770, Jerry_Waldman@Uml.Edu

 

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Health & Environment

 

Alzheimer’s
 

Thomas Shea, Director Of The Center For Cellular Neurobiology & Neurodegeneration Research, Explores The Role Cell Biology Plays In The Etiology Of Alzheimer's And Other Related Neurodegenerative Diseases (978) 934-2881, (978) 934-2890, Thomas_Shea@Uml.Edu 

 

Asthma
 

Robert Nicolosi, Director Of The Center For Health And Disease Research, Researches Nutritional Factors Relating To Chronic Diseases Such As Asthma, Obesity, Alzheimer’s And Others (978) 934-4935, Robert_Nicolosi@Uml.Edu

Pauline Ladebauche, Director Of Undergraduate Education, School of Health and Environment, Initiated Preschool Study To Determine The Incidences Of Asthma Among Young Students (978) 934-4419, Pauline_Ladebauche@Uml.Edu 

 

Chemicals
 

Michael Ellenbecker, Director Of The Toxics Use Reduction Institute, Professor Of Industrial Hygiene, Dedicated To The Development Of Techniques To Reduce The Use Of Toxic Chemicals (978) 934-3272, Michael_Ellenbecker@Uml.Edu 

Kenneth Geiser, Co-Director Of The Lowell Center For Sustainable Production, Founder Of The Toxics Use Reduction Institute, Internationally Recognized Expert On Environmental Law And Policy, Clean Production And Sustainable Development (978) 934-3275, Ken_Geiser@Uml.Edu 

Joel Tickner, Research Professor Of Work Environment, Principal Investigator At The Lowell Center For Sustainable Production, Authority On Long-Term Chemicals Policies, Epidemiology And The Precautionary Principle (978) 934-2981, Joel_Tickner@Uml.Edu

 

Diet & Exercise
 

Robert Nicolosi, Director Of The Center For Health And Disease Research, Researches Nutritional Factors Relating To Chronic Diseases Such As Asthma, Obesity, Alzheimer’s And Others (978) 934-4935, Robert_Nicolosi@Uml.Edu

Environmental Health

Stephanie Chalupka, Professor of Nursing is an expert in the area of Children's Environmental Health including chemical and physical hazards present in the home, school and child care settings (e.g., indoor air quality, outdoor air pollution, food contaminants, lead, mercury, drinking water), environmental health advocacy, risk assessment, risk communication, and risk management (978) 934-4430, Stephanie_Chalupka@uml.edu
University of Massachusetts Lowell Children's Environmental Health Website: http://www.uml.edu/childrenshealth/
 

Oceans
 

Juliette Rooney-Varga, Director Of The Center For Complex Environmental Systems, Specializes In Microbial Diversity And The Links Between Marine Bacteria And Toxic Algae In The World’s Oceans (978) 934-4715, Juliette_Rooneyvarga@Uml.Edu

 

Occupational Diseases
 

David Wegman, Dean Of The School Of Health And Environment, Board Certified In Preventive Medicine (Occupational Medicine), Expert In The Areas Of Occupational Respiratory Disease, Musculoskeletal Disorders And Cancer, Serves On Committees For The Institute Of Medicine And The National Research Council (978) 934-3265, David_Wegman@Uml.Edu

 

Pollution


Clifford Bruell
, Professor Of Civil/Environmental Engineering, Researches Remediation Of Soil Pollution (978) 934-2284, Clifford_Bruell@Uml.Edu 

Frank Colby, Professor Of Environmental Earth And Atmospheric Sciences, Heads Meteorology Program And Focuses On Computer Models Of Forecasting (978) 934-3906, Frank_Colby@Uml.Edu 

Mark Hines, Chair Of Biological Sciences, Researches How Mercury Waste From Mining, Solid Rocket Fuel And Other Toxic Substances Interact With Microbial Life In Soils And Wetland Habitats (978) 934-2867, Mark_Hines@Uml.Edu 

David Ryan, Professor Of Chemistry, Researches Accurate Measurement Of Pollutants In The Environment Through Analysis Of Soils, Sediments, Water And Organisms, Such As Mussels In Boston Harbor (978) 934-3698, David_Ryan@Uml.Edu

 

Public Health
 

Stephanie Chalupka, Professor of Nursing has extensive experience in training public health professionals in public health preparedneness for the use of Chemical, Biological and Radiation, and Explosive weapons of mass destruction, environmental health issues arising in the pre-natal period and children’s environmental health. (978) 934-4430, Stephanie_Chalupka@uml.edu

Rafael Moure-Eraso, Chair Of Work Environment, 14 Years Experience As An Industrial Hygiene Expert, Research Focuses On Risk Assessment And The Interface Between Pollution Prevention And Occupational Health (978) 934-3271, Rafael_Moure@Uml.Edu 

Craig Slatin, Professor Of Health And Clinical Sciences, Expertise In Worker Health And Safety Education And Training; Public Health Policy And History (978) 934-3291, Craig_Slatin@Uml.Edu

David Wegman, Dean Of The School Of Health And Environment, Board Certified In Preventive Medicine (Occupational Medicine), Expert In The Areas Of Occupational Respiratory Disease, Musculoskeletal Disorders And Cancer, Serves On Committees For The Institute Of Medicine And The National Research Council (978) 934-3265, David_Wegman@Uml.Edu

 

Recycling
 

Julie Villareal, Assistant Project Manager For Center For Family, Work And Community, And Coordinator Of The Vermicomposting Project In Conjunction Wit The City Of Lowell (978) 934-4772, Julie_Villareal@Uml.Edu 

 

Solar Energy
 

John Duffy, Professor Of Mechanical Engineering, Heads Solar Energy Engineering Program, Leads Service Learning Trips To Remote Villages In Peruvian Andes To Install And Teach About Photovoltaics, Simple Water Systems And Other Infrastructure (978) 934-2968, John_Duffy@Uml.Edu

 

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Humanities & Social Sciences

 

Childhood Development

Doreen Arcus, Asst. Professor Of Psychology, Expertise In Social Development Of Infants And Children In The Contexts Of Family, School, And Community (978) 934-4172, (978) 934-4377, Doreen_Arcus@Uml.Edu 

 

Criminal Justice

 

Jim Byrne, Professor Of Criminal Justice With Research Interest In Prison Culture And Intervention Initiatives To Stem Prison Violence (978) 934-3992, Profbyrne@Hotmail.Com

Don Hummer, Assistant Professor Of Criminal Justice, Expertise In Quantifying Data From Police And Prison Records (978) 934-4118, Don_Hummer@Uml.Edu 

April Pattavina, Assistant Professor Of Criminal Justice With Expertise Quantitative And Geographic Crime Data For The Cities Of Boston And Lawrence (978) 934-4108, April_Pattavina@Uml.Edu 

Larry Siegel,  Criminal Justice (978) 934-4249, Larry_Siegel@uml.edu

 

Domestic Violence
 

Eve Buzawa, Chairperson Of The Criminal Justice Dept., Has Conducted Research In The Area Of Criminal Justice Response To Domestic Violence For Over 25 Years, Author Of Several Books And Numerous Journal Article (978) 934-4262, Eve_Buzawa@Uml.Edu 

 

International Relations, Middle Eastern Politics


Dean Bergeron
, History (Emeritus) (978) 934-4274, Dean_Bergeron@Uml.Edu 

 

Kerouac


Hilary Holladay
, Professor of English And Director of Kerouac Programs Including The Biannual Jack Kerouac Literary Conference (978) 934-4195, Hilary_Holladay@Uml.Edu 

Paul Marion, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Outreach, Writer And Poet, President Of The Lowell Heritage Partnership And Specialist In Community Cultural Development (978) 934-3107, Paul_Marion@Uml.Edu 

 

Legal


Michael Jones
, Professor Of Legal Studies, Specializes In Sports Law, Entertainment Law, Cyber Law And Intellectual Property Disputes (978) 934-2774, Michael_Jones@Uml.Edu 

 

Lowell History

Liana Cheney, Professor Of Cultural Studies, Specializing In Art History With A Research Interest In Lowell’s Stained-Glass (978) 934-3495, Liana_Cheney@Uml.Edu 

Paul Marion, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Outreach, Writer And Poet, President Of The Lowell Heritage Partnership And Specialist In Community Cultural Development (978) 934-3107, Paul_Marion@Uml.Edu 

Martha Mayo, Director Of The Center For Lowell History And Active Member Of The Lowell Historical Society (978) 934-4998, Martha_Mayo@Uml.Edu 

 

Music Industry


Richard Strasser, Assistant Professor Of Music And Coordinator Of Music Business Program (978) 934-3868, Richard_Strasser@Uml.Edu 

 

Peace And Conflict Issues


J
ohn Macdougall
, Professor Emeritus Of Political Science, Previous Director Of The Peace And Conflict Studies Institute (978) 934-4303, John_Macdougall@Uml.Edu

Reverend Imogene Stulken, Campus Ministries, Co-Director Of The Peace And Conflict Studies Institute (978) 934-5014, Imogene_Stulken@Uml.Edu 

David Turcotte, Program Manager Of The Center For Family Work And Community, Expert In The Areas Of Community Economic Development, Community Conflict Resolution And Immigrant And Refugee Leadership (978) 934-4682, David_Turcotte@Uml.Edu

 

Politics
 

Jeff Gerson, Assoc. Professor Of Political Science (978) 934-4255, Jeffrey_Gerson@Uml.Edu 

 

Terrorism
 

Allan Roscoe, Professor Of Criminal Justice, 30 Years Studying Terrorism And Violent Crimes, Former Special Agent With The Office Of Special Investigations, Usaf, Extensive Experience In Felony Criminal Investigations As Well As Counter-Intelligence, Counter-Espionage And Counter-Terrorism, Teaches Courses On Bio-Terrorism And Weapons Of Mass Destruction (978) 934-4131, Allan_Roscoe@Uml.Edu 

 

U.S. History
 

Chad Montrie, Assistant Professor Of History With Expertise In Environmental History And Social Movements (978) 934-4275, Chad_Montrie@Uml.Edu

 

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Sciences

 

Computer Science


Tom Costello, Interim Chief Information Officer, Professor And Chair Of Computer Science, General Information About Computer Science Education, Special Programs And Careers, (978) 934-3620, Thomas_Costello@Uml.Edu 

 

Math
 

Jim Graham-Eagle, General Information About Math Education, Student Activities In Mathematical Modeling (978) 934-2712, James_Grahameagle@Uml.Edu 

 

Meteorology
 

Frank Colby, Professor Of Environmental Earth And Atmospheric Sciences, Heads Meteorology Program And Focuses On Computer Models Of Forecasting (978) 934-3906, Frank_Colby@Uml.Edu 

 

Physics

Art Mittler, Professor Of Physics, Information About Physics Education From High School Through Graduate Research Levels (978) 934-3775, Arthur_Mittler@Uml.Edu 

Art Watterson, Emeritus Professor Of Chemistry, Director Of The Institute For Nano Science And Engineering Technology, Researches New Polymeric Materials Useful For Encapsulating And Delivering Drugs (978) 934-3691, Arthur_Watterson@Uml.Edu

 

Radiation


Jim Egan, Professor And Chair Of Physics, Information On The Research Reactor And Applications Of Radiation Science (978) 934-3780, (978) 934-3774, James_Egan@Uml.Edu 

 

Robotics


Holly Yanco, Assoc. Professor Of Computer Science, Expert In Robotics (978) 934-3642, Holly_Yanco@Uml.Edu 

 

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Work Environment

 

Environment Issues


David Kriebel, Professor Of Work Environment, Co-Founder Of The Lowell Center For Sustainable Production, Studies Health Hazards In The Automotive Industry And Occupational Epidemiology (978) 934-3270, David_Kriebel@Uml.Edu 

 

Ergonomics

 

Laura Punnett, Professor Of Work Environment, Co-Director Of The Kerr Ergomonics Institute For Occupational Injury Prevention, Occupational Epidemiologist And Ergonomist, Researches Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders And Measures Ergonomic Stressors And Exposures (978) 934-3269, Laura_Punnett@Uml.Edu 

 

Workplace Safety Design, Labor Management Teams


Margaret Quinn, Professor Of Work Environment, Specializes In Occupational And Environmental Exposure Assessment, Studies The Integration Of Occupational Health And Safety With Pollution Prevention (978) 934-3196, Margaret_Quinn@Uml.Edu 

 

Workplace Stress, Work/Family Balance

Robert Karasek, Professor Of Work Environment, Areas Of Study Include Job Stress And Occupational Epidemiology, Healthy Workplace Redesign, Along With Social Policy And Psychosocial Job Risks (978) 934-3274, Robert_Karasek@Uml.Edu

 

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Work Issues

 

Business Training/ Continuing Education
 

Jacqueline Moloney, Associate Chancellor, Expert In Leadership In Curriculum, Instructional Innovation In Higher Education And Faculty Development (978) 934-2943, Jacqueline_Moloney@Uml.Edu 

Cathy Kendrick, Corporate And Distance Marketing Development (978) 934-2495, Catherine_Kendrick@Uml.Edu 

 

Career Preparation
 

Patricia Yates, Director Of Career Services (978) 934-2355, Patricia_Yates@Uml.Edu 

 

Child Labor

John Wooding, Specializes In The Politics Of The Environment And Workplace Safety And Health, International Political Economy, And Comparative Politics (978) 934-4257, John_Wooding@Uml.Edu 

Kathleen Hulbert, Psychology Department (978) 934-3964, Kathleen_Hulbert@Uml.Edu 

 

Employment/Hiring


Bob Forrant
, Professor, Resd, Specializes In Labor, Technology, And Urban And Regional Economic And Social Development Issues, Serves As A Consultant To The United Nations Industrial Development Org. (978) 934-2904, Robert_Forrant@Uml.Edu 

Phil Moss, Assoc. Professor, Resd, Specializes In Economic Opportunities For Race And Gender Groups And The Fate Of Low Wage Workers (978) 934-2787, Philip_Moss@Uml.Edu 

Chris Tilly, Researcher In The Center For Industrial Competitiveness, Specializes In Labor Markets, Matters Of Inequality, Urban Development, And Public Policies Directed Toward Better Jobs (978) 934-2726, Chris_Tilly@Uml.Edu 

 

E-Business

 

Riaz Kahn, Manufacturing And Mis (978) 934-2761, Riaz_Khan@Uml.Edu 

Luvai Motiwalla, Manufacturing And Mis (978) 934-2754, Luvai_Motiwalla@Uml.Edu

 

Industrial History


Larry Gross, Professor, Resd, Author Of A History Of Malden Mills In Methuen/Lawrence (978) 934-4265, Laurence_Gross@Uml.Edu 

Bob Forrant, Professor, Resd, Specializes In Labor, Technology, And Urban And Regional Economic And Social Development Issues, Serves As A Consultant To The United Nations Industrial Development Org. (978) 934-2904, Robert_Forrant@Uml.Edu

 

It Workers


Paula Rayman, Resd, Director Of Project Techforce, A Multi-Year Study Of It Workers In Mass., Areas Of Expertise Include Social Change, Work And Inequality, And Gender And Science (978) 934-2902, (978) 934-2722, (978) 934-2727, Paula_Rayman@Uml.Edu

Labor Issues

Charley Richardson, Director Of The Labor Extension Program, Specializes In Healthcare Worker Restructuring, Studies Workers And Sustainable Development (978) 934-3266, Charles_Richardson@Uml.Edu

Charles Levenstein, Professor Emeritus Of The Work Environment, Director Of The Council On Industrial Development, Explores The Politics And Economics Of Occupational Disease And Injury, Conducts Research On Health Protection And Promotion As Well As The History Of Occupational Health (978) 934-3268, Charles_Levenstein@Uml.Edu 

 

Media


Susan Gallagher, Associate Professor Of Political Science, With Research Interests In Gender Images In The Media, Advertising And Politics (978) 934-4253, Susan_Gallagher@Uml.Edu 

 

Corporate Management
 

Timm Kainen, Professor Of Management, Professional Management Consultant, Specializes In Designing Structures And Negotiating Change In Organizations (978) 934-2766, Timm_Kainen@Uml.Edu 

 

Regional Economics
 

Michael Best, Co-Director For The Center For Industrial Competitiveness, Specializes In Areas Of Technology Management, Business Organization And Strategy, Industrial Policy, Manufacturing Capabilities, And Regional Development (978) 934-2726, Michael_Best@Uml.Edu 

Bill Mass, Co-Director For The Center For Industrial Competitiveness, Specializing In Municipal Development And Public Health Issues (978) 934-4245, William_Mass@Uml.Edu 

 

Women & Work


Meg Bond, Director, Center For Women And Work (978) 934-3971, Meg_Bond@Uml.Edu 

Laura Punnett, Acting Co-Director Of Center For Work And Women (978) 934-3269, Laura_Punnett@Uml.Edu 

Paula Rayman, Acting Co-Director For Center For Women And Work (978) 934-2902, Paula_Rayman@Uml.Edu

 

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