The Bachelor of Liberal Arts (BLA) program at UMass Lowell is an exciting interdisciplinary program that offers students the opportunity to design a personalized program of study in two disciplines from over 18 options. You will learn how to approach complex topics such as the environment, poverty, governance, peace and conflict and education.
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Should your self-driving car protect you at all costs? Or should it drive you into a ditch to avoid hitting a school bus? The National Science Foundation has awarded a $556,000 grant to three philosophers, a transportation engineer and two public health experts so they can figure out ethical safety algorithms for self-driving cars.
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The Southeast Asian American Studies Conference at UMass Lowell drew scholars and policymakers, artists and activists from around the country for three days of shared learning and performance.
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University Prof. Robert Forrant helped launch a summer history and writing program for Lawrence students from third grade through middle school, with help from the Lawrence History Center, Andover Bread Loaf and a Creative Economy Grant from the UMass President’s Office.
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Denisse Torres and Anthony Gervase, both seniors in the College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, are working as video production interns for the Boston Red Sox’ Single-A Lowell Spinners this summer at LeLacheur Park.