Past News & Announcements
Microbiology Faculty Recognized as Highly Cited Researchers
Derek Lovley and Kelly P. Nevin were among nine professors from the University of Massachusetts Amherst that were recognized in 2021 as highly cited researchers by the Web of Science. The annual list identifies researchers who demonstrated significant influence in their chosen field or fields through the publication of multiple highly cited papers during the last decade.
Kristen DeAngelis to Present Distinguished Faculty Lecture
Professor Kristen DeAngelis will present a seminar in the Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series on Wednesday, December 8, at 4:00 p.m. The seminar will be presented via Zoom.
Wilmore Webley Recognized by Northern Carribbean University
August 2021: Wilmore Webley, Associate Professor of Microbiology, was recently recognized by Northern Carribbean University as their 2021 Product Sample. The award was accepted on behalf of Dr. Webley by a family member at the NCU graduation ceremony held on August 8, 2021. The recognition was given to Dr. Webley as an alum who exemplifies the ethics and values of NCU in his life and work and has distinguished himself in the field of microbiology where he has demonstrated academic and professional excellence.
Heather Reed Promoted
July 2021: Heather Reed, Lecturer and Undergraduate Program Director, has been promoted to the rank of Senior Lecturer effective September 1, 2021.
Goodell Lab publishes on shipworms
Research Professor Barry Goodell and his lab recently published a paper on shipworm digestion of wood.
Professor Klaus Nüsslein and his lab make discovery
Grass microbiomes may hold the secret to grasslands weathering climate change.
Michele Klingbeil Promoted
June 2021: Michele Klingbeil, Associate Professor of Microbiology, has been promoted to the rank of Professor effective September 1, 2021.
UMass Graduate School Names Wilmore Webley as Associate Dean
June 2021: The UMass Graduate School has named Wilmore Webley, Associate Professor of Microbiology, as the Associate Dean for the Office of Inclusion and Engagement effective September 1, 2021. Read more...
Wilmore Webley to be Honored at Juneteenth Event
June 2021: Wilmore Webley, Associate Professor of Microbiology and Director of Pre-Med Advising, will be one of two people honored at a Juneteenth event to be held on June 19 at the Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Webley has been working for several months with the Black Springfield COVID Coalition to help people understand the science around COVID-19 with an emphasis on increasing vaccination rates in minority communities. Read more...
Assistant Professor of Microbiology Sloan Siegrist receives award
The ACS Division of Biological Chemistry recognizes outstanding young investigators in the field of infectious diseases.
Erika Hamilton Named UMass ADVANCE Mentor Award Winner
March 2021: Dr. Erika Hamilton, Senior Lecturer and Directory of Microbiology Teaching Services, has been named one of the UMass ADVANCE Program Faculty Mentor Award winners. This annual award recognizes the critically important work faculty members perform in mentoring and supporting their colleagues' professional development and success. Read more...
Malavika Prithviraj Finalist in Three Minute Thesis Competition
February 2021: Malavika Prithviraj, microbiology Ph.D. candidate, was recently named a finalist in the UMass Graduate School's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition for her presenation, Blocking the Synthesis of Bacterial Surface Structures. The final competition will be held via Zoom on March 18 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Read more...
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