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Our students organizations compete nationally in competitions from building steel bridges to designing prosthetic limbs. The concrete canoe team scored an impressive win at this year’s regional competition organized by the New England student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Learn more about our clubs and organizations.

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  • Molly Tecce
    Molly Tecce
    Plastics Engineering

    Plastics Engineering major Molly Tecce and partners from the 3D Club leapt into action to make PPE when the pandemic struck.

  • Leo Montagna
    Leo Montagna
    Plastics Engineering

    Plastics Engineering alumnus Leo Montagna Jr. '70, '76 says he wouldn't be where is is today with the University. He is a devoted UMass Lowell donor and supporter of the Plastics Engineering Department.

  • Maggie Davenport
    Maggie Davenport
    Mechanical Engineering

    An honors seminar and fellowship sent Maggie Davenport to Haiti, where she’s working on sustainability projects.

  • Garrett Perry
    Garrett Perry
    Mechanical Engineering

    The River Hawk Racing club steered Garrett Perry to UML. Now, he’s on course for a career in motor sports.

  • Pablo Ruiz
    Pablo Ruiz
    Mechanical Engineering and Computer Engineering

    Pablo Ruiz returned to school for a second bachelor’s degree, and he’s going on for his master’s degree, too.

  • Alana Smith
    Alana Smith
    Mechanical Engineering

    Alana Smith is studying mechanical engineering and is committed to building a more sustainable future.

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  • A man in a blazer and glasses speaks at a podium while a woman looks on.

    Shah Academy Lays Leadership Foundation for Engineers

    The Shah Academy of Innovation and Leadership is helping select engineering students to develop into future industry leaders through scholarships, mentorship and professional skill-building opportunities.
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  • A person take a photo with her smartphone of a young man holding a certificate and posing with a woman on a stage.

    Show and Tell: Student Researchers Take Center Stage

    More than 200 students showcased their research work and academic endeavors at the 28th annual Student Research and Community Engagement Symposium at University Crossing.
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  • A woman in sunglasses and a hat smiles for a photo while sitting in a kayak on a dock. Several other people are behind her in kayaks.

    Researchers Take Freshwater Approach to Plastics Pollution

    Backed by a $360,000 U.S. Army Research Office grant, Plastics Engineering Assoc. Prof. Wan-Ting (Grace) Chen is studying how biofilms affect the breakdown of plastic in freshwater environments. The three-year project could help prevent the formation of harmful microplastics
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  • UMass Lowell’s Patrick Drane, assistant director of the Baseball Research Center, demonstrates the strength of a hockey stick with “NESN Clubhouse” show host, Bella. Credit: UMass Lowell

    Baseball Research Center Expands Services to Serve Growing Client Roster

    For years, UMass Lowell's Baseball Research Center has been the primary equipment testing lab for Major League Baseball. Now, it’s embracing pickleball – the latest sport to capture the imagination of players young and old – through a partnership with the United Pickleball Association of America and Pickle Pro Labs. Together, the collaborators are developing testing standards for the sport’s equipment. The center is also branching out into hockey, incorporating the study of the game’s gear to serve more clients.