Articles in category: Life Sciences

1. University of Massachusetts researchers win grant support

   Explore masslive.com Jun 26 2009 Education , Life Sciences

   Wilson established the science awards in 2004 and the creative economy awards in 2007 as part of the university's efforts to support faculty research and promote economic development in the state, according to the release.

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   Mentions: University of Massachusetts Palmer Amherst

2. Massachusetts Life Sciences Initiative promise not yet fulfilled

   Explore masslive.com Jun 22 2009 Education , Life Sciences

   State investment in life sciences has been called an 'economic engine' for the commonwealth's economy.

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   Mentions: Governor Deval L. Patrick University of Massachusetts Massachusetts Life Sciences Center

3. Western Mass. beckoning workers

   Explore Boston Business Journal Jun 18 2009 Life Sciences

   The Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts is has produced a video to use in its ongoing compaign to lure workers to the region, the Springfield Republican reports Thursday. The paper says the latest tool in the effort is using the ...

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4. Massachusetts Collaborative Announces Intention to Build a World-Class Green High-Performance Computer Center and Statewide Research Program in Holyoke

   Explore From the EDC Jun 17 2009 Education , Life Sciences

   Unprecedented collaboration will position the Commonwealth as leader in next generation of computing technologies and support the state's innovation economy

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   Mentions: University of Massachusetts Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Holyoke

5. EDC posts 'It's Your Move' promotional video for Western Massachusetts

   Explore masslive.com Jun 17 2009 Education , Life Sciences

   Check out a new video promoting the benefits of Western Massachusetts for young professionals.

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6. Massachusetts Collaborative Announces Intention to Build a World ...

   Explore web.mit.edu Jun 11 2009 Education , Life Sciences

   "The potential for breakthrough technologies and research is enormous, and both the center and this collaboration will undoubtedly serve to lift up the City of Holyoke and regional economies throughout Western Massachusetts." High-performance computing ...

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   Mentions: Governor Deval L. Patrick University of Massachusetts Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

7. Collaboration eyes computing boost for New England

   Explore web.mit.edu Jun 11 2009 Information Technology , Life Sciences

   "The potential for breakthrough technologies and research is enormous, and both the center and this collaboration will undoubtedly serve to lift up the city of Holyoke and regional economies throughout Western Massachusetts," said Gov. ...

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   Mentions: Governor Deval L. Patrick University of Massachusetts Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

8. Holyoke poised for a new identity

   Explore masslive.com Jun 11 2009 Education , Information Technology , Life Sciences

   The Paper City could one day be known as "Computer City."

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9. Holyoke eyed for computer complex - The Republican

   Explore masslive.com Jun 10 2009 Education , Life Sciences

   "The potential for breakthrough technologies and research is enormous and both the center and collaboration will undoubtedly serve to lift up the City of Holyoke and regional economies throughout Western Massachusetts." EMC vice president for global ...

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   Mentions: Governor Deval L. Patrick University of Massachusetts Amherst

10. Harvard, MIT, Cisco Systems, EMC to be part of computer research ...

    Explore masslive.com Jun 9 2009 Education , Life Sciences

    HOLYOKE - A high-tech computer research center that Mayor Michael J. Sullivan said will "produce thousands of jobs" in the city will bring the talent of world-class companies like EMC and Cisco Systems and renowned universities such as the ...

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    Mentions: Governor Deval L. Patrick University of Massachusetts Amherst

11. UMass, UConn natural partners

    Explore masslive.com Jun 3 2009 Education , Life Sciences

    If, as the old saying goes, "two heads are better than one" the combined brain power concentrated at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and the University of Connecticut at Storrs could become a formidable partnership for regional economic growth.

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12. NSF grants UMass $250K for online library

    Explore masshightech.com Jun 1 2009 Education , Information Technology , Life Sciences

    

    The University of Massachusetts Amherst reports it has landed $250,000 from the National Science Foundation to develop an online library of material about conducting research ethically and responsibly.

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13. UMass, UConn getting closer

    Explore masslive.com May 30 2009 Education , Life Sciences

    EAST WINDSOR, Conn. - Scientists at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and the University of Connecticut in Storrs work together, and the collaboration is getting more important as the region looks to emerging technologies to spur economic growth, leaders from the universities said on Friday.

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    Mentions: University of Massachusetts University of Connecticut Baystate Health

14. Mass. unemployment rate climbs to 8% - highest level since 1993 - The Republican

    Explore masslive.com May 21 2009 Education , Life Sciences

    

    by The Republican Newsroom By JIM KINNEY SPRINGFIELD - Massachusetts unemployment rose to 8 percent in April from 7.7 percent in March, but the pace of job losses and home foreclosures appear to be slowing. Massachusetts lost 12100 jobs in April ...

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    Mentions: University of Massachusetts Springfield Basketball Hall of Fame

15. More than 100 health care graduates are honored at Springfield Technical Community College

    Explore masslive.com May 20 2009 Education , Health Care , Life Sciences

    The pinning ceremony represents the transformation from student to health care professional.

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    Mentions: Springfield Technical Community College MassMutual Center Springfield

16. Market Show and Sec. of Housing & Economic Development bring good news

    Explore The Reminder Online May 19 2009 Education , Health Care , Life Sciences

    

    SPRINGFIELD There was good news and sort of good news at this year's Business Market Show. The definite good news is that more businesses had more booths this year at the annual event that showcases businesses from Western Massachusetts and their goods and services.

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    Mentions: Governor Deval L. Patrick MassMutual Center Russell Denver

17. Grants set for reuse of federal building - The Republican

    Explore masslive.com May 16 2009 Life Sciences

    Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, who was involved in negotiations over reuse of the building. The Massachusetts Development Finance Agency is negotiating to purchase the building from the US General Services Administration and will then lease space to ...

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    Mentions: Domenic J. Sarno Governor Deval L. Patrick MassDevelopment

18. UMass reorganization narrowly approved

    Explore WWLP 22 News Springfield May 15 2009 Education , Life Sciences

    The Faculty Senate at the University of Massachusetts has narrowly approved creation of a College of Natural Sciences on the Amherst campus.

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19. Arts grants aid sites in WMass

    Explore masslive.com May 14 2009 Education , Life Sciences

    A state official pointed out that the money for the grants was allocated last year and is not part of the 2010 budget.

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    Mentions: Governor Deval L. Patrick MassDevelopment Springfield

20. Senate Faculty OKs College of Natural Sciences at UMass

    Explore masslive.com May 14 2009 Education , Life Sciences

    The Board of Trustees will vote on the reorganization plan next month.

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    Mentions: University of Massachusetts Amherst Dr. Robert C. Holub

21. UMass can help city of Springfield - The Republican

    Explore masslive.com May 6 2009 Education , Life Sciences

    We have long advocated for expanded involvement of UMass-Amherst in Springfield. As one of 11 Massachusetts' "gateway cities" identified by economic development officials, Springfield has seen its fortunes decline as old industries died out and new ...

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22. Springfield ranks high for biotech readiness - The Republican

    Explore masslive.com May 1 2009 Education , Information Technology , Life Sciences

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    Mentions: University of Massachusetts Massachusetts Biotechnology Council Baystate Health

23. Community colleges tackle tech education with federal help

    Explore masshightech.com May 1 2009 Education , Information Technology , Life Sciences , Manufacturing

    

    Rapidly evolving technology, low minority and female participation, youth apathy, and the gulf between an associate’s degree and a bachelor’s are straining science, technology, engineering and math education at the community college level. Rather than buckle under, local community colleges are using funds from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health to find new ways to solve their problems.

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    Mentions: University of Massachusetts Springfield Technical Community College Greenfield Community College

24. Massachusetts Biotechnology Council gives Springfield high rating for companies looking to set up laboratories or factories

    Explore masslive.com Apr 30 2009 Education , Life Sciences , Medical Devices

    

    Springfield was one of 17 cities in the state placed in the most-ready category.

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    Mentions: University of Massachusetts Massachusetts Biotechnology Council Baystate Health

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