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Experts: SCOTUS Case, Baker Decision May Shift National Legal, Political Landscapes

Experts: SCOTUS Case, Baker Decision May Shift National Legal, Political Landscapes | Press Release

12/1/2021
UMass Lowell experts in politics and the Supreme Court are available today to comment on two breaking stories that could significantly alter the legal and political future of Massachusetts and the country.
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Computer Scientist Hailed for Introducing AI Concepts to K-12 Students

Computer Scientist Hailed for Introducing AI Concepts to K-12 Students | Press Release

11/18/2021
A UMass Lowell computer scientist and associate dean will be honored early next year for his work developing the educational framework that introduces the study of robotics and artificial intelligence to K-12 students.
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U.S. Army, UMass Lowell Showcase New Innovations for Soldier Success

U.S. Army, UMass Lowell Showcase New Innovations for Soldier Success | Press Release

11/15/2021
From new materials for transparent body armor to a drone sensor for use as a way finder underground, innovations by UMass Lowell researchers took center stage today as part of the university’s HEROES Day.
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UMass Lowell Researchers Showcase Innovations to aid Soldier Protection, Effectiveness

UMass Lowell Researchers Showcase Innovations to aid Soldier Protection, Effectiveness | Press Release

11/10/2021
From new materials for transparent body armor to a sensor on drones for use as a way finder underground, UMass Lowell researchers will showcase their innovations to improve soldier protection and effectiveness in the field as part of HEROES Day.
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UMass Lowell Alum who Served in Iraq, Afghanistan to Speak at Flag Ceremony

UMass Lowell Alum who Served in Iraq, Afghanistan to Speak at Flag Ceremony | Press Release

11/9/2021
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. James Carabello (ret.), a UMass Lowell graduate who grew up in North Andover, will be the featured speaker at UMass Lowell’s 12th annual Flag Ceremony to commemorate Veterans Day.

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Tips to Work From Home Productively

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Asst. Prof. Elana Feldman shares productivity tips for those who find themselves working at home during COVID-19 pandemic.

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Portuguese Photographer Documents Lowell’s Luso-American Community

Portuguese Photographer Documents Lowell’s Luso-American Community | Featured Story

12/1/2021
Visiting Prof. Pedro Letria, a Portuguese photographer and writer, is teaching photography and documenting the Portuguese American community in Lowell for the university’s Portuguese American Digital Archive. His wife, journalist Cláudia Lobo, is also gathering oral histories for the archive.
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New ADVANCE Office for Faculty Equity Aims to Improve Campus Culture

New ADVANCE Office for Faculty Equity Aims to Improve Campus Culture | Featured Story

11/30/2021
The new ADVANCE Office for Faculty Equity aims to change the culture across campus for faculty from underrepresented and marginalized groups. It builds on the programs and research of the five-year, National Science Foundation-funded Making WAVES program.
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Good COP, Bad COP: UML Delegates Reflect on U.N. Climate Summit

Good COP, Bad COP: UML Delegates Reflect on U.N. Climate Summit | Featured Story

11/24/2021
An interdisciplinary group of faculty members from UMass Lowell’s Climate Change Initiative attended the recent United Nations global climate summit, aka COP26, in Glasgow, Scotland, where they observed progress being made — but also missed opportunities.

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James Forest

Terrorism and Security Studies

James Forest is an internationally respected expert on terrorism and security issues.
William Moylan

Sound recording technology, Beatles music and recorded popular music expert

William Moylan is an expert on sound recording technology, Beatles music and recorded popular music
James H. Nehring

Education

James Nehring is an authority on education and a thought leader in the debate over standardized testing.
Neil Shortland

Terrorist Behavior, Security and Military Operations, Assistant professor, School of Criminology and Justice Studies

Neil Shortland is an expert on terrorist behavior and the socio-psychological side of military operations.