Home

Dr. Riley Successful in Creating New Gordon Research Conference on Drug Resistance

The Institute for Drug Resistance’s proposal to Gordon Research Conferences on Drug Resistance has been accepted and scheduled for 2012!

Dr. Riley Receives Life Science Moment Fund Award from the UMass Amherst President

Institute for Drug Resistance (IDR) Directors Dr. Peg Riley, Professor of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Dr.

Suphan Bakkal Earns PhD

Ms. Suphan Bakkal is now a doctor! Suphan defended her thesis, entitled "The role of bacteriocins in mediating interactions of bacterial isolates from cystic fibrosis patients" on December 3rd, 2010.

Christopher Roy Named 21st Century Leader

Undergraduate researcher Christopher Roy is one of thirteen graduating seniors who have been named 21st Century Leaders and will be honored for far-ranging achievement, initiative and social awareness

Sandra Robinson Wins Gordon Research Conference Best Student Poster Award

Graduate Student and Lab Manager Sandra Robinson was awarded Best Student Poster during the "Drug Resistance" Gordon Research Conference at Stonehill College, Easton, Massachusetts.

Lab Awarded Army Funding

The Riley lab will receive US Army support to work with the Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center to test novel approaches for controlling polymicrobial environments and limitin

Science Education Reform

Submitted by Sandy on Mon, 2011-01-10 16:46
Abstract: 
Dr. Riley, in her role as the President of the Massachusetts Academy of Sciences, convened a meeting of science teachers in the commonwealth to discuss the future of STEM education. The workshop resulted in the paper titled "The Next Steps to Science to Science Education Reform."
Paper: 
application/pdf iconstem-education-report.pdf

The Challenge of Antibiotic Resistance

Submitted by Sandy on Mon, 2011-01-10 16:49
Abstract: 
Dr. Riley has contributed to several conference reports and white papers which tackle the issue of antibiotic resistance. The attached document is a summarized report titled "Approaches and Techniques to Avoid Drug Resistance."
Paper: 
application/pdf iconWorkshop2_Summary_FINAL90810.pdf

Massachusetts Higher Education STEM Faculty: Partnering in the Transformation of STEM Education in the Commonwealth

Submitted by Chris on Tue, 2012-08-28 16:28
Publication Date: 
2011
Abstract: 
On June 7, 2011, the Massachusetts Academy of Sciences (MAS) and the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (DHE) co-sponsored a forum on the role of higher education (HE) science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) faculty in achieving excellence in STEM education outcomes for all Massachusetts students. The forum began a conversation that focused on actions that the community of STEM faculty can and should take which will have the most immediate and lasting impact on students and STEM educators.
Paper: 
application/pdf iconSTEM 2011.pdf

Research in the Life Sciences with Dual Use Potential: An International Faculty Development Project on Education About the Responsible Conduct of Science

Submitted by Chris on Thu, 2012-12-27 16:46
Publication Date: 
2012
Authors: 
Committee on Developing a Framework for an International Faculty Development Project on Education about Research in the Life Sciences with Dual Use Potential; National Research Council: In cooperation with Bibliotheca Alexandrine and TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world
Paper: 
application/pdf iconNational Academies Press 2012.pdf

Theme by Danetsoft and Danang Probo Sayekti inspired by Maksimer