The Food Science Department at UMass Amherst is set to hold its annual ice cream competition on Tuesday, May 7. Four teams of food science students will be participating in the event,…
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From Punk Rock to Science-Inspired Art: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Joy Through Creativity
This week marks the first anniversary of Universe of Art, our science-meets-art spinoff podcast. Many listeners have shared their science-inspired art creations since the podcast began. Host D. Peterschmidt recently spoke with…
Outstanding Achievements in Education and Community Impact: The 2024 Impact and Excellence Awards
The Super Science Club received the Outstanding Club or Organization of the Year award at the 2024 Impact and Excellence Awards on Thursday. Nine club members and advisers, including President Bryant Pepe,…
Scooping up Innovation: UMass Amherst Ice Cream Competition Showcases Student Flavor Creativity
The annual UMass Amherst Food Science–Herrell’s Ice Cream & Bakery Ice Cream Product Development Competition is inviting the public to join UMass students for a tasting and judging event. Four teams of…
Remarkable Achievements: WASD Division B Science Olympiad Team Surpasses Previous Records with 13 Medals at State Tournament
The WASD Division B Science Olympiad team had a remarkable weekend at the State Tournament held at Penn State Altoona on April 27, 2024. After qualifying for the competition at the Central…
Western Wyoming Community College Breaks Ground on New Health Science Wing Amid Growing Demand for Healthcare Education
In August 2026, Western Wyoming Community College will be breaking ground on a new Health Science wing. The ceremony will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. at the edge of the…
New Rule to Strengthen Horse Soring Regulations: What It Means for the Walking Horse Industry
The USDA is taking steps to strengthen regulations in order to put an end to horse soring. As part of this effort, the responsibility for inspector screening and training will now be…
Polo Park Middle School Eighth-Grader Wins Fourth Place in Chemistry Category at State Science and Engineering Fair
Polo Park Middle School eighth-grade student Colin Sullivan participated in the State Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) with his science fair project. He earned the fourth-place award in the chemistry category for…
11817: A resourceful family’s battle against inexplicable forces
Louis Leterrier, the director and producer behind Fast X, is set to direct and produce a sci-fi horror film titled 11817. The movie, written by Matthew Robinson (The Invention of Lying), follows…
Quantum Pioneer: Kenneth Intriligator’s Wave of Innovation.
Kenneth Intriligator is a distinguished professor of Physics who holds the prestigious Broida Chair. He began his academic journey by earning his undergraduate degree at UC San Diego, where he was honored…