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IDGP Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
IDGP Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
The Interdepartmental Graduate Programs in Life Sciences (IDGPs) believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is critical to all that we do. We recognize that systemic racism exists in our society and we pledge to educate ourselves so that we can change our ingrained habits and beliefs. We are committed to make our programs accessible to all and to increase the success of all our members. We dedicate our time, effort and financial resources to these activities. We work with Institutional leaders, faculty, staff and students to achieve these goals. We are providing this pdf link so that you are able to view a working document of our activities.
We are proud of our amazing students and post docs who have worked tirelessly for the betterment of our community. Our students have fostered a tight-knit, progressive community and their recent efforts have resulted in this petition for systematic change. We stand with them in recognizing that change is required in order to make progress toward a more equitable, just, diverse and inclusive environment.
The University has established an Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and their website provides links to many resources. We encourage you to make use of these tools, including links to videos, books and podcasts as well as programing, as we embark together on our journey to improve our community for all our members.
We are pleased to announce the following OEB PhD dissertation defense
We are pleased to announce the following OEB PhD dissertation defense
Mariamar Gutierrez Ramirez
Thursday, December 9, 2021
12:30 PM
Morrill , Room 222
Dissertation Title: Drivers and direct impacts of lean mass dynamics on the stopover ecology and migratory pace of Nearctic-Neotropical songbirds in spring
We are pleased to announce the following OEB PhD dissertation defense
We are pleased to announce the following OEB PhD dissertation defense
Eve Beaury
Friday, December 10, 2021
11:00 AM
French Hall, Room 209
Dissertation Title: The spatial distribution of invasive plant presence, abundance, and impact.
Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series Presented by Dr. Kristen M. DeAngelis
Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series Presented by Dr. Kristen M. DeAngelis
Dr. DeAngelis has been selected to present the Distinguished Faculty Lecture "Healthy Soils: Our Hope for a Warming World" on December 8, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Established in 1974, the annual Distinguished Faculty Lecture is dedicated to acknowledging the work of our most esteemed and accomplished faculty members. The lecture series not only honors individual faculty members and their achievements, but also celebrates the values of academic excellence that we share as a community. Each honoree is presented with the Chancellor’s Medal, the highest recognition bestowed upon faculty by the campus. Read more
We are pleased to announce the following OEB PhD dissertation defense
We are pleased to announce the following OEB PhD dissertation defense
Lian Guo
Thursday, December 2, 2021
10:30 AM
French Hall, Room 209
Dissertation Title: Thermal Ecophysiology of Juvenile Anadromous River Herring
Graduate Students Organize the UMass Amherst SACNAS Fall 2021 Kick-off Event
Graduate Students Organize the UMass Amherst SACNAS Fall 2021 Kick-off Event
The SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science) chapter at UMASS Amherst held their first kick-off event of the fall! Chapter officers were excited to share the group's goals and meet with interested students of all years, staff, and faculty. The event was organized by Miriam Hernandez-Romero (PB), Estefany Argueta (OEB), Natasha de la Rosa-Rivera (NSB), Leah Travis-Taylor (GeoSci), and Nadia Fernandez (ECO).
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We are pleased to announce the following OEB PhD dissertation defense
We are pleased to announce the following OEB PhD dissertation defense
Joseph Drake
Thursday, August 5, 2021
10:00 AM
Remote
Dissertation Title: On Spatiotemporal connectivity dynamics: Perspectives from a naturally fragmented metapopulation
Aaron Grade's PhD work is featured on UMass News!
Aaron Grade's PhD work is featured on UMass News!
AMHERST, Mass. – A team of researchers headquartered at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has recently discovered that fear plays an important, unrecognized role in the underdevelopment, and increased vulnerability, of backyard songbirds. Read more
Michelle Gilbert's art featured alongside other Talented Women in Art and Marine Science
Michelle Gilbert's art featured alongside other Talented Women in Art and Marine Science
OEB's Michelle Gilbert is one of many exceedingly talented artists featured on Talented Women in Art and Marine Science, hosted by Women in Fisheries. Stop by the site for some breathtaking marine-inspired images!
We are pleased to announce the following OEB PhD dissertation defense
We are pleased to announce the following OEB PhD dissertation defense
Kadambari Devarajan
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
9:30 AM
Remote
Dissertation Title: Monitoring Mammals at Multiple Scales: Case Studies from Carnivore Communities
