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Christianto Putra
Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Christianto Putra conducted research on titanium dioxide, a common food additive, for his dissertation and published the results in the Journal of Nutrition.

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Monica Kong
Public Health

The River Hawk Scholars Academy, a support program for first-generation college students, gave Monica Kong the confidence she needed to succeed – and lead.

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Donald Rogers
Exercise Science, Master of Public Health

Donald Rogers gained research experience as an exercise science major, which fueled his desire to become a physician scientist.

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Michele Fox
Master of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Assoc. Teaching Prof. Michele Fox ’94, ’06 of the Department of Physical Therapy and Kinesiology, a double River Hawk, swims competitively and raises money for cancer research.

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Health Sciences News

  • A young woman points to a research poster while talking to two high school students in a large room.

    International Day of Women and Girls in STEM Inspires the Next Generation

    More than 100 local high school students visited UMass Lowell for an International Day of Women and Girls in STEM event that connected them with faculty and student researchers and highlighted the importance of mentorship in supporting women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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  • A man in glasses smiles while a woman drops water into a vial while seated at a table.

    Faculty Unite to Advance STEM Teaching and Research

    More than 75 UMass Lowell faculty, staff and graduate students came together for the inaugural STEM Teaching, Educator Learning and Research (STELAR) Conference, designed to spark collaboration and lay the groundwork for a new interdisciplinary STEM education and research center.
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  • A young woman poses for a photo while holding a metal reusable cup and food container.

    University Dining Dishes Up Sustainability

    University Dining is advancing UMass Lowell’s sustainability efforts through a new reusable container program and research collaborations that promote plant-forward, environmentally responsible dining.
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