Department of Environmental Conservation

The following are news items from programs in ECO or affiliated with ECO. All content links to the authors’ webpages.

UMass Main News Office

• Katz, Paul S.
  Brain circuitry, Evolution of brains and behavior, Invertebrate neuroscience, Neural basis of behavior Full Bio: Professor Katz's lab is interested in neural circuits underlying rhythmic motor be …
• Bittman, Eric L.
  Circadian rhythms, reproduction, seasonal changes in brain function, jet lag Full Bio: Eric Bittman's laboratory studies the molecular and neural basis of endogenous daily (circadian) rhythms in …
• Wynn, Jonathan
  City revitalization, Music festivals, and Cultural events Full Bio: Jonathan Wynn’s research focuses on urban culture and the impact of music festivals and other temporary cultural events on city revi …
• Baker, Erin
  Industrial engineering, Wind energy, Energy, the environment and economic decision-making Full Bio: Erin Baker is a professor in the department of mechanical and industrial engineering and director of …
• Scharrer, Erica
  The role of the media in the lives of children, adolescents, and adults; Parenting in an age of media Full Bio: Erica Scharrer studies media content, opinions of media, media effects and media literac …

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UMass Advising Blog

• HAPPY END OF THE SEMESTER FROM UA!
  And good luck with Finals!
• International Students and Travelers – STAY CONNECTED!
  On Wednesday we reminded you to pay attention to your UMass email over the summer so you do not miss any important information.   But what if you're leaving the country?Remember that you must sti …
• Stay Connected Over the Summer!
  REMEMBER: Over the Summer break you must still keep up with your UMass responsibilities, be they academic (e.g. checking SPIRE to get into a class, or responding to emails regarding your academic stat …
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  If you're planning on applying to the Isenberg School of Management, time is running out.Applications are due by Friday, May 1 at 5:00pm.If you have questions about the process, make an appointme …
• 5-Day Study Plan
  It's hard to believe, but there are only two more weeks left in the semester before finals. It may feel overwhelming trying to finish final papers and projects, but make sure to give yourself a l …

Building and Construction Technology Program

• Zac Bloom of Competitive Energy Systems speaks on Energy Procurement Strategies
  In the third talk of our fall lecture series, BCT alumnus Zac Bloom, spoke about Designing Energy Procurement Strategies. Zac, who is Director of Sustainability and Renewables at Competitive Energy Sy …
• Jonathan Wright of Wright Builders speaks about their Living Building Challenge projects
  In the second BCT lecture of the fall season, Jonathan Wright of Wright Builders spoke about “Building at the Edge of Sustainability” as exemplified in their various Living Building Challenge projects …
• Marc Rivard of WoodWorks presents on new opportunities in MassTimber
  The first talk of our Fall 2018 BCT Lecture Series was given by Marc Rivard from WoodWorks. He outlined the many technological possibilities that exist with new wood-based building materials such as c …
• BCT Alumnus Profile: Katherine McCusker (MS ’12)
  Katherine McCusker turned her passion for green building into a career after she pursued our Professional Master’s program in Building Systems. Katherine works now for Integrated Eco Strategy in North …
• Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts Creates Endowment for BCT Program at UMass
  May 18, 2018 AMHERST, Mass. – The University of Massachusetts Amherst has received a $100,000 gift from the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) of Wellesley, Massachusetts. The gi …