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CAREER: Explanation-based Optimization of Diversified Information Retrieval to Enhance AI Systems This NSF-funded research project will focus on diverse and unbiased information access systems with the goal of making information seeking easier, more effective, and trustworthy for both day-to-day and power users. The project aims to enable users to obtain an interpretable, diverse, and unbiased set of alternative answers, viewpoints, subtopics, or aspects as required for various questions or tasks in information access systems, where each distinct answer or viewpoint is faithfully attributable to a set of evidence and supporting information sources.

CAREER: Enriching Conversational Information Retrieval via Mixed-Initiative Interactions This NSF-funded research project addresses a key aspect of the future of search technology by providing access to information through natural language conversations. It aims to advance the state-of-the-art in conversational search by envisioning solutions that consider mixed-initiative interactions by studying (1) theoretical foundations for measuring mixed-initiative conversations; (2) models for clarifying the user's information needs; and (3) models for proactive informational contributions to ongoing conversations.

Athena: Learning-oriented Search With Personalized Learning Flows This NSF-funded project is a collaboration with the CIIR and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Athena project will develop technology called "search as learning," a set of search technologies that encourage and support learning rather than just simple document finding. The Athena work will extend the state of the art in text representation, neural approaches including attention techniques, query and topic modeling, contextual text summarization, and understanding human approaches to complex search activities.

Lemur/Indri The Lemur Project is a collaboration with the CIIR and the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. The Lemur Toolkit is designed to facilitate research in language modeling and information retrieval, where IR is broadly interpreted to include such technologies as ad hoc and distributed retrieval, cross-language IR, summarization, filtering, and classification. As part of the Lemur project, the CIIR has developed Indri, a language model-based search engine for complex queries. In an NSF funded CRI collaborative research project between UMass Amherst and CMU, the team is focusing on the continued development of the open-source Lemur software toolkit for language modeling and information retrieval.

Mirador: Explainable Computational Models for Recognizing and Understanding Controversial Topics Encountered Online Mirador is an NSF-funded research project whose aim is to develop algorithms and tools that allow a person to recognize that a web page or other document discusses one or more topics that are controversial -- that is, about which there is strong disagreement within some sizeable group of people. The project will develop algorithms and tools that explain the controversy surrounding the topic, identifying the populations that disagree, the stances that they take, and how those stances conflict with each other. The project will assist people in critical evaluation of on-line material and help them understand why a page is educative or why it is not.

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Master's in Computer Science Program

The college offers concentrations in Data Science ,   Security , and Field Experience  which meet all of the regular non-thesis master's degree requirements. The requirements for the Concentrations in Data Science and Security emphasize data science and security related courses. The Field Experience emphasizes internship skill development applied to project based courses.

All master's program students are expected to have a solid undergraduate background in computer science. If you are unsure of your background, you should consult master's advisor, Elizabeth Parolski , for course options.

MS Course Requirements are explained in greater detail here .

Master's students are required to:

• Complete 30-course credits meeting the Course Requirements
• Take one Theory, one Systems, one Machine Learning, and one from any area, and earn a B or higher in each core class.
• Satisfy 12 credits, or 4 courses, of 600-level or higher courses. 

The Master's in Computer Science degree is a non-thesis degree, however, students interested in research are encouraged to participate in independent study research after their first semester  of coursework. In addition, the MS program offers a Master's Project 6 credit research opportunity. This is a project that involves working with two professors on a research project or paper. The Master's Project frequently spans two academic semesters. 

There is a great deal of information about the MS on the MS Advising page as well.

Sample Schedule

Our MS degree in Amherst usually takes two years (four semesters) to complete. We recommend the following distribution of courses for the four semesters:

Your background and the available course offerings may cause you to shift from this model.  Each student is unique and different and each schedule will look very different. This list is intended only as a guide. We strongly recommend that students take no more than three graduate-level classes in any semester .  Additionally, students starting their MS are encouraged to take ONLY ONE 600-level class, in their first semester . 

International Students

International students should consider a Curricular Practical Training during the first summer following the completion of two academic semesters. See the CICS CPT Process . 

campus Employment

Effective with the cohort entering in Fall 2016, students in terminal master's programs in the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences are ineligible for assistantships in the college or elsewhere on campus. Exceptions can be granted only if supported by the Chair of the Faculty and approved by the Dean of the College, in extraordinary circumstances needed to meet instructional or research needs.

All MS students are eligible to apply for 15-week grader appointments after their first semester. Campus graduate hourly positions are also available, these are positions where students receive a paycheck for hours worked.

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Data Science for the Common Good

Data science for the common good (ds4cg) is a summer program that trains aspiring data scientists to work on real-world problems that benefit the common good., our teams of computer science master’s students collaborate with researchers, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies working in public health, education, environmental conservation, and more., industry affiliate program, collaboration with impact.  the industry affiliates program supports industry partners with recruiting data science students, collaborating on research challenges, and utilizing our extensive university resources..

Industry Mentorship Program

The industry mentorship program matches small teams of data science ms students with an industry-sponsored project. over the course of an academic semester, each team works under the guidance of an industry mentor, a phd student supervisor, and faculty domain experts., postdoctoral program, through the cds postdoctoral fellowship program, the center for data science provides funding in support of postdoctoral researchers. the center has provided funding to postdocs in a range of research labs at umass amherst.  .

UMass celebrates groundbreaking for $125 million computer science building

• Updated: Sep. 24, 2022, 10:41 a.m. |
• Published: Sep. 22, 2022, 5:50 p.m.

• Patrick Johnson | [email protected]

AMHERST - The University of Massachusetts on Thursday celebrated the groundbreaking of a $125 million facility for its computer science program that officials say will place the university in a position to be a leader in education and research in the digital frontier.

“This is an important day in the continual evolution of the commonwealth,” said UMass Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy.

The prospect of thunderstorms forced things inside, making the groundbreaking ceremony more symbolic than actual.

Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito and UMass President Martin Meehan joined Subbaswamy, campus leaders, and local legislators for the ceremony.

The construction of the new facility, a 90,000-square-foot building, was prompted by the growth in the computer and information sciences program at UMass over the last few years.

The state contributed $75 million toward the construction costs.

The new building, to be located in an empty parcel along Governor’s Drive just east of the existing building, is expected to be ready by 2025.

An artist's rendering of the new $125 million information and computer science that is being constructed at UMass. The building will be attached to the existing computer science building off Governor's Drive.

In addition to the state contribution, the project was aided by an $18 million donation from UMass Board of Trustees Chairman Robert Manning and his wife Donna Manning.

The $18 million was part of a $50 million donation the Mannings made to the UMass system last year, the largest in UMass history.

The college was renamed the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences.

Through the Mannings’ generosity, Subbaswamy said, “We will further position the Manning College as an evolutionary force in the industry by attracting top faculty any by increasing access to the program.”

“Today we launch the next chapter for New England’s number one computer science program,” said UMass Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs Trish Serio.

The college already has 1,700 undergraduates, 400 master’s students, and 280 seeking doctorates. As enrollment has grown in the last five years, the college has hired 40 new faculty over that time, bringing the total to 74.

Serio said the college from its beginning has worked closely with industry and has been a leader in the areas of artificial intelligence, search engines, and networks. In fiscal 2021, the college brought in $21 million in research grants from government and industry sources.

But while UMass officials spoke of the campus being poised to be a part of the digital frontier, Baker and Manning each cautioned that the college needs to teach more than just technology

“Everything is going digital. Part of me sees that as incredibly exciting, and part of me sees it as absolutely terrifying,” Baker said.

He said it is absolutely critical that colleges are poised to be able “to teach, research and understand the consequences of both.”

Baker cited the example of social media spiraling in the last decade from the promise of a world-wide medium for sharing information to an instant means of sharing misinformation, insults and lies.

That means not just teaching technology, but ethics, he said.

He noted that the college’s motto is “computing for the common good,” and that a part of that is teaching right and wrong. “We’ll be doing amazing work here, but we need to prepare people to take a hard look at what we mean when we say ‘the common good,” Baker said.

Manning did not attend the ceremony in person but appeared remotely.

The CEO of MFS Financial Services, Manning said he knows from experience that advances in computers will continue to leap forward. And like Baker, he said, that scares him.

He said he used the power of computers to gain success in business “but I have also seen the destruction they can cause.”

Technology without a foundation of ethics to reign it in is a problem, Manning said. “And I’m really worried about it.”

Quantum computing has the power to reshape society in ways people cannot imagine, and it is important that schools emphasize ethics, he said.

“The computer power right around the corner in the next decade will be astounding,” he said

Without training today’s students of the potential dangers, he said, “We’re in big trouble.”

Baker, who is stepping down in January after not seeking re-election, was hailed by Subbaswamy as a true friend to UMass over the last eight years. He said Baker is no small part of the campus’s successes over that time.

When it was Baker’s turn to speak, the governor returned the compliment.

“Right back at you,” he said to Subbaswamy. “You are the gold standard that all chancellors will be judged by.”

Subbaswamy, appointed 10 years ago, announced he will retire in June.

Speaking of the UMass system as a whole, Baker said “My father used to say there are people who want to have a job and there are people who want to do the job, and there’s a big difference.” Throughout the UMass system, from Meehan and Subbaswamy on down, he said, “there is a long line of people who are doers.”

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Computer Science Laboratories Building (CSL)

A 93,000 gross square foot building attached to the existing Computer Science Building on the north side of campus.  The four-story building will house teaching and research facilities, an auditorium, colloquium and conference rooms and offices. As an energy efficient and sustainable facility, the building will meet LEED Gold® certification, prioritize low energy use, minimize the use of fossil fuels, and serve as a model for the UMass Carbon Zero initiative to create a net zero carbon emissions campus. The project will incorporate ground-source heat exchange and a high-performance envelope.  

OPM: Colliers Project Leaders Designer: Perkins Eastman CM: Consigli Construction Project Completion: September 18, 2025

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Exhibit Celebrates UMass Faculty and Student Public Interest Technology Research

• Post published: May 8, 2024
• Post category: Events

On April 2, 2024 the UMass Libraries hosted an opening reception for an exhibit featuring public interest technology related research and works of art by UMass faculty and students.  The exhibit was supported through the collaborative efforts of Public Interest Technology at UMass (PIT@UMass), the Responsible Technology Coalition (graduate student club), the PIT-Club (undergraduate club), Sophia Schweik and Morgan Miller of the BDIC program, and the Libraries.

“UMass Amherst is a pioneer in rebooting higher education to promote social responsibility in our tech-powered world,” says Fran Berman, director of Public Interest Technology and PIT@UMass co-founder. “It’s tremendously exciting to see faculty, students, staff and leadership from all over campus take the lead in creating public interest tech-focused coursework, certificates, events and clubs to build needed 21st century literacies and skills.”

Berman added, “This exhibit celebrates the launch and extraordinary impact of the PIT@UMass initiative and the UMass Public Interest Technology community and ushers in new opportunities for impact on campus, within the region and nationally.”

The exhibit runs through May 19th. 

Location: Science & Engineering Library, LGRC Lowrise. 740 N Pleasant St, #273, Amherst MA, 01003 (The main entrance to SEL is located inside on the second floor.)

Senior Series 2024: Outstanding Creators

UMass Amherst is proud to celebrate the class of 2024, a cohort of diverse, determined, resourceful, and resilient students. This year’s Senior Series spotlights the creators among them. From storytellers to inventors to programmers to musicians, the term “creator” covers a wide range of creative and academic output, depending on the student's field of study or interests. This can range from research, software development, and scientific experiments, to artistic, music, community, and film projects. No matter their endeavor, each creator embodies UMass Amherst's revolutionary spirit, pursuit of progress, and unwavering commitment to the greater good.

From Inspiration to Innovation: Celebrating Creators in the Class of 2024

Robin cabral, portuguese and comparative literature double major with minors in information technology and catalan studies, college of humanities & fine arts.

A childhood passion turned into academic interest when Robin Cabral discovered that investigating video games can be research: 

“Much like film and novels, video games have a lot to offer when it comes to storytelling and representation. As a gay Latino man, representation is important for me... My current big project is my honors thesis analyzing the women of the Super Mario franchise. Beginning next fall, I will be attending UMass Dartmouth to earn my PhD in Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies, where I will be looking at Brazilian representation in video games.”

Aaryan Chaudhary

Biomedical engineering major, college of engineering , commonwealth honors college  .

As president of the UMass MedTech Team, Aaryan Chaudhary has designed and prototyped innovative medical devices with real-world applications to help people in need:  

“Your 'why' is more important than your 'how'. You may not immediately know how to solve a problem, but if your heart is in the right place, then you will be part of the solution. The beauty of working on medical devices that can save and improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide is that the field is inherently driven by compassion at a large scale. Not only does this make the destination meaningful, but the journey enjoyable at every step.” 

Isabella Craft

Spanish and biochemistry & molecular biology double major, college of humanities & fine arts , college of natural sciences.

Isabella Craft is helping younger students take an interest in the academic and professional possibilities that come with language studies:  

“Creating a high school course to increase language access awareness among students has been such an enriching endeavor for me. This cutting-edge opportunity allows students to explore career options from professionals in language-related fields as well as understand the benefits of knowledge of this work for careers in other fields.” 

Communication and Management Double Major

College of social & behavioral sciences , isenberg school of management.

Emily Day has used her time at UMass to build an impressive portfolio of articles for Her Campus (HC) , an online magazine focused on student life:  

“I am now a Senior Editor for HC and have published over 25 articles spanning a variety of topics, from music and media to campus life and personal experiences. These articles chronicle my transition to college, my evolving interests as a UMass student, my study abroad experience, and now, as a senior, my reflections on what these past four years have given me. As I've grown more secure in my writing skills and my abilities to help other writers in HC , I've also grown more confident as a member of the UMass community. I feel very lucky to be part of an organization that has allowed me to express myself so freely and take ownership of what I create.” 

Oluwole Fabikun

Computer science major with a minor in biology, manning college of computer & information sciences.

Once set on a medical career, the focus shifted when Oluwole Fabikun realized the broader possible impact of software engineering. Harnessing the power of generative AI, Fabikun is part of a team creating a chatbot initiative to help simplify New York's intricate paid leave policies: 

“My passion is deeply rooted in my Christian faith, Nigerian heritage, and a lifelong mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. As an eldest sibling, setting a positive example has always been a priority for me. It's about demonstrating that success is not confined by our initial circumstances but by our ambition and resilience. My journey reflects a commitment to breaking barriers and showing my siblings and cousins that with the right mindset and effort, any goal is achievable. It's not just about personal achievement but about paving a way forward for others to follow.” 

Aisling Finnegan and Dylan Waters

Aisling finnegan | psychology, college of natural sciences, dylan waters | psychology.

Finnegan and Waters, as part of their band Stock Goblin, can be found performing for crowds around the UMass community and throughout the Pioneer Valley:

“Music is humanity's purest form of communication. The nuances of emotion can get obfuscated or convoluted when trying to express them verbally. Music, specifically performance, can convey so much more depth without being verbose.” - Aisling Finnegan

“Music allows me to close off chapters in my life, and to help others who are currently in those same chapters. I get to tell stories through lyrics, and in the same ways I have used music to get me through hard times, I hope I can give some of the back, if only for a few.” - Dylan Waters

Mahidhar Sai Lakkavaram

Chemical engineering major with a minor in engineering management , college of engineering , commonwealth honors college .

As an editor for the Massachusetts Daily Collegian, UMass Amherst’s student-run newspaper, Mahidhar Sai Lakkavaram strives to think out of the box and reimagine the ways in which content is consumed:  

“Storytelling is something that I’ve always valued, whether that’s yapping to my friends or writing about the latest breaking news in Amherst. There’s so much power in being able to use your words to share someone’s story, to give them that agency and letting them know that their perspective and their work is valued. That’s why I’m passionate in creating stories and writing articles, I find this sense of fulfillment knowing that every story I write can have some sort of impact.” 

Claudia Murray

Sustainable food & farming.

Claudia Murray has been creating an educational curriculum for the Amherst School Garden program that focuses on permaculture and nurtures relationships between the students and the land: 

“Permaculture is about creating a world based on reciprocity and care for the earth and for people. I am passionate about creative education and permaculture because they present solutions to our current systems of ecological destruction and exploitation. I hope to continue working with ecologically friendly and socially just ways of growing food and community after graduation.” 

Josh Negrin

Nutrition major with a minor in food science, school of public health & health sciences , college of natural sciences.

From a young age, Josh Negrin found a love of cooking that proved to be a creative outlet and inspiration for a future career: 

“Upon completing my degree and my time at UMass, I've learned how much I enjoy the intersection of food, health, and education. I think that many health issues (both physical and mental) can be prevented or resolved in the kitchen. I'm eager to use my learning and experiences from the last four  years to continue down this path by bringing people together to achieve their health goals through the universal language of food.”   

Eden Olayiwole

Communication and psychology double major, college of social & behavioral sciences , college of natural sciences    .

Putting her keyboard to work and heart on the page, Eden Olayiwole wrote a full-length screenplay during her time at UMass Amherst:

"I am most proud of the screenplay I just finished titled "Let's Share the Grace" - which is an Honors Thesis project about a young Nigerian girl growing up in church and having to contextualize her Christian faith for herself. It has always been a goal of mine to write a full screenplay of my own because I love storytelling. As a first-generation Nigerian student, I wanted to take some of the most special, funny, and unique parts of the first gen immigrant experience and shape it into a coming-of-age story that those of similar and different backgrounds can read and say ‘wow, I’ve felt that before!’ Writing this script, doing the research for it, and finishing it, was a huge milestone for me! I am excited to continue storytelling in any and every capacity for the rest of my life."

School of Public Health & Health Sciences 

Vy Phan’s proudest accomplishment at UMass has been combining a passion for art with a degree in nutrition:

“During my position as a Nutrition Educator and Illustrator Intern [with FoodPlay Productions], I have a chance to collaborate with the organization's founder to publish a hardcopy book titled "Veggies Got Talent! A Coloring Activity Cookbook", aiming to help children build a good relationship with vegetables. I assisted in creating coloring illustrations, fun activities, and easy-to-remember nutritional facts so that children can learn more about each vegetable and make friends with them.”

Maria Pitel

Art history major with a minor in information technology.

Working alongside Professor Laetitia La Follette, Maria Pitel found a happy medium for creativity while developing a set of learning modules for the introductory art history courses at UMass:

“As an Art History major and Information Technology minor, this project was a perfect blend of both my interests, and it introduced me to the field of Instructional Design which I may have otherwise never discovered. I worked alongside a dedicated team to craft an educational resource that will benefit future students of UMass."

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Identity & access management (iam) manager (hybrid/remote opportunity).

Apply now Job no: 523393 Work type: Staff Full Time Location: UMass Amherst Department: IT Information Security Union: PSU Categories: Computer & Information Technology, PSU A

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

The Identity and Access Management Manager will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of the university's identity and access management systems. This role involves ensuring the security, privacy, and efficient access to digital resources for faculty, staff, and students.

Essential Functions

• Lead and manage the Identity and Access Management (IAM) team to develop and implement identity and access management policies and procedures.
• Lead team efforts to ensure effective IAM operations and project delivery.
• Evaluate and recommend improvement to existing campus systems and processes.
• Regularly review, evaluate and update access policies based on changing organizational needs and compliance requirements.   
• Manage user provisioning and de-provisioning processes.
• Collaborate with IT security team, system administrators, stakeholders and/or external partners and vendors to integrate identity and access management solutions.
• Monitor and audit access controls to prevent unauthorized access.
• Participate in incident response and security incident investigations related to access control breaches.
• Lead the IAM team to provide training and support to end-users on identity and access management best practices.
• Provide guidance, mentorship and performance evaluations for team members.

Other Functions

• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment both internally, cross-functional within IT and across the university to enhance security and streamline access management.
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies related to identity and access management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field with more than 7 years of professional IT experience;  or Associate’s degree in the field stated above with more than 9 years of professional IT experience.  
• Experience with identity and access management systems (e.g., Active Directory, LDAP).
• Strong knowledge of security protocols and authentication methods.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Master's degree in a relevant field. 
• Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM).
• Experience in higher education or large organizations.
• Familiarity with cloud-based identity management solutions.
• Supervisory experience managing a small team.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Typical Office Activities.
• This role may require occasional travel between campuses or off-site locations.

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday 37.5 hours a week with occasional flexibility.
• Hybrid Work Model - This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employee’s work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. As this position falls within the Professional Staff Union, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement.
• Remote Work Model - This position has the opportunity for a remote work schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where the employee’s work location is to work from a site other than the UMass Amherst campus. As this position falls within the Professional Staff Union, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement

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Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a resume, and cover letter. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Early submissions are encouraged.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University.  To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans.  It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

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Mass 4H Newsletter 2024 Vol. 5:1

Upcoming 4-h calendar of events, approaching deadlines, 4-h volunteer recognition.

In honor of National 4-H Volunteer Appreciation Week, we would like to honor you, our dedicated 4-H volunteers! The time and value you bring the Massachusetts 4-H program is truly immeasurable. Your dedication to 4-H is evident in the many hot summer days spent at fairs, in the long overnights spent chaperoning events, and in the countless hours spent preparing materials for club meetings and community events. Most importantly, we see your dedication in the ways in which you support and guide youth all across the state. The 4-H Staff team notices and appreciates the time you invest to ensure the Massachusetts 4-H program is a success.

This year we are ordering Massachusetts 4-H t-shirts for all enrolled 4-H volunteers. It is a small token of our appreciation for the part you play in building our 4-H community. We hope that you will wear these shirts with pride.

Please use this link to fill out a request for a t-shirt. The deadline to request a shirt is May 15th. This information also went out via email to volunteers, and we ask that each individual volunteer fills out the order form so that our t-shirt count is accurate, even if there are multiple volunteers in the same household.

Explore UMass 2024

This program is for ages 12-16. Youth get to experience Campus Life during this 3-day, 2-overnight STEM program at UMass Amherst.

Think about what track most interests you from this year’s STEM tracks: Plant and Soil Science, Veterinary Science, Food Science, and Engineering (Cardboard Arcade project).

Registration opened March 20th in 4honline for members. Please reach out to 4-H Educator Lauren DuBois via email ldubois@umass.edu with any questions.

National Teen Leadership Trips

Are you a 4-H teen who would like to represent Massachusetts 4-H as a youth delegate at a national leadership event?

UMass 4-H is launching its new application process for 4-H teens who are interested in attending one of the three annual national 4-H leadership trips during the 2024-2025 4-H year: National 4-H Congress (in November 2024), 4-H Ignite Summit (in early 2025), and National 4-H Conference (in March or April 2025). The delegate selection process for all three trips will happen during this timeframe even though the trips are spread throughout the fall and spring of the following 4-H year.

Please direct questions to Cynthia Bushey or Kim Pond

• April 2024: Applications Open https://forms.gle/cBargMZdkpPaSBzo7   Preview the application here : 2 024-2025_National_4-H_Leadership_Trips_Application_Preview.pdf
• April/May 2024: Zoom Information Sessions: Last one 5/13 at 7pm
• including Cover Letter, Resume, and Interviewing Breakout Sessions
• June 2024: Applications Due followed by Interviews for all Three Trips
• July 2024: Delegates Invited to Participate
• Late July/Early August 2024: Signed Contracts & Family Contribution Payment Due

Animal Science Programs & Updates

Animal verification forms - make sure your forms are submitted to your regional 4-h office.

Now is the time to print off your Animal Verification Forms to plan for the upcoming show season. Lease Forms are also due at the same time. Animal Verification Forms are to be completed for all livestock, dogs, and horses that you plan to show at a 4-H fair, dog academies, and/or Big E 4-H Shows. Note: Lambs and kids born after June 1st are still eligible to show based on your fair’s requirements, but you will still need to file a Verification Form on them once they are born. Verification Forms are due to your county/regional 4-H office by the following dates: 

• June 1st – Goat, Sheep, Llama, Alpaca and Swine, Dog

Links to Verification and Lease forms:  

• Livestock Verification Form  
• Livestock Lease Form   
• Beef Lease Form (Youth cannot show a leased steer at the Big E)  
• Horse Verification Form   
• Dog Verification Form

Explore Vet Science at UMass

On June 8th and 9th, the MA 4-H Animal Science and UMASS Vet Science will be welcoming students interested in Veterinary Science as a potential career to the UMASS Hadley Farm.  Youth will be learning about the wide range of opportunities in this profession and will get TONS of hands-on animal experience. Registration is now open on 4honline.  https://explorevetscience2024.4honline.com .  Please email Andrew at asamuelson@umass.edu if you have questions. 

4-H Beef Program

Don’t forget to register your heifer for the Big E! May 25, 2024 is the deadline to submit your registration. https://www.thebige.com/p/competitions/4-h/packets .

4-H Dairy Program

SIGN UP NOW!  This year’s MA 4-H Dairy Academy will take place on Saturday, May 18th at the Three County Fair Grounds in Northampton, MA. 

Youth are encouraged to come in on Friday, May 17th after 5 PM to get settled and be ready for our “mock show” and workshops! Register in 4honline now!   https://dairyacademy2024.4honline.com

4-H Goat Program

SIGN UP NOW!  Thomas Farm, Sunderland, MA and Oak Hollow Farm, Shelburne, MA will be hosting learning walks through their farms for 4-H Goat youth on June 2, 2024.  Plans are being made!  Registration will be available on 4honline.com.  https://goattour2024.4honline.com .

4-H Poultry Program

The MA Avian Bowl will held in July. The details and location will be announced soon.  Study materials are readily available through the 4-H Animal Science Department.  Please email Andrew at asamuelson@umass.edu to get your copy.

Livestock Judging Resources For 4-H Clubs

The MA 4-H Animal Science Program has a subscription to Livestockjudging.com .  This platform has TONS of virtual judging resources for all species.  Interested?  Please contact Andrew at asamuelson@umass.edu .

4-H Livestock Ambassador Program

Texas A+M AgriLife Extension annually hosts 4-H youth from around the country for their 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program during the month of July. “Ambassadors are exposed to various topics in the livestock industry such as reproduction, nutrition, genetics, and veterinary science. Beyond the classroom, Ambassadors get real-world, hands-on experience by visiting renowned ranches and facilities such as the King Ranch, STgenetics, and Quien Sabe Feeders.”  Applications are being accepted now at https://texasyouthlivestock.com/livestock-ambassador-program/

Dog Project

Best of luck to all youth participating in Dog Academy this weekend!

Horse Project

Are you a horse lover? Our monthly horse chats are designed to connect horse lovers with experts in the equine world.  Meetings are held monthly via Zoom and feature a different guest speaker each month.  Mark your calendar!

• Thursday, May 16th at 7PM - Dr. Laura Parisio-Wood, Nashaway Equine Veterinary Wellness - equine chiropractic therapy

Horse Chat meetings are offered via Zoom using the following link: Meeting ID: 631 794 3559 Passcode: HorseChat

Reach out to Liza at dutchessl@aol.com with questions.

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Computer science .

May 6-10th - Scratch Week

• Scratch Week is a global, virtual celebration of Scratch and Scratch Jr. MIT invites you to imagine, create, and share along with them in the Scratch online community all week long in their featured studios and daily themes. You also can check your local fair for Technology projects and the 2025 MA 4-H STEAM Festival to enter your work. 
• Visit the UMass 4-H Website for more information and Resources like Chrome Books, Arduino and Makey Makey
• Opportunities to put your project in your local 4-H Fair and also the 2025 UMass 4-H STEAM Festival.

Astronomy Week

Astronomy Week May 13-19 with Astronomy Day Saturday May 18th: https://www.astroleague.org/astronomy-day-fact-sheet/ NASA - JPL Space Telescope Science Institute Micro Observatory (Learn how to control a telescope, capture an image and process it): Links for Amateur Astronomers: https://www.astroleague.org/links-to-items-of-interest-to-amateur-astron...

STEM Interest Survey

We encourage all those interested to complete a short survey on workshops, trainings, and start of a STEM Advisory. https://forms.gle/nwwZKMX2TNTJxKgr9

4-H Across the State

City nature challenge.

The UMass Amherst Libraries are once again coordinating efforts for Western Massachusetts’ participation in the ninth annual City Nature Challenge (CNC), a global online activity and event that encourages science and nature enthusiasts to share photographs or audio of their community’s biodiversity with audiences worldwide, by hosting a series of free online and in-person workshops April 26th-30th. See details here .

4-H Military Partnership

Military appreciation month.

Military Appreciation Month was introduced in 1999 by Sen. John McCain to encourage Americans to reflect on the sacrifices made by soldiers, sailors, and all current and former military personnel. May culminates with a celebration of Memorial Day, which is set aside to honor military members who have passed away. Here is a list of sites to learn more about Memorial Day and other national holidays and celebrations:

• History of Memorial Day
• Learn more about the different holidays and celebrations here

Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Week culminates with Armed Forces Day on Saturday May 18th. For American service members, Armed Forces Week is an occasion to remember past and present service for all branches of the service. Once upon a time there was a separate occasion for each branch of the military, later consolidated into a single remembrance.

• Armed Forces Week Information
• NBC Nightly News Kids Edition Video

Massachusetts 4-H Foundation 

Shirley kane memorial 4-h golf tournament.

Save the Date for the 22nd Annual Shirley Kane Memorial 4-H Golf Tournament. The Massachusetts 4-H Foundation will hold the Shirley Memorial 4-H Golf Tournament, its largest fundraiser, on Monday, September 16th, 2024. Consider signing on as a tournament sponsor if you are part of a 4-H advisory council or own a company. You’ll get valuable publicity for your organization, plus support our future leaders. Visit our website to sponsor or play!

Give to the Foundation this Spring.

Give to the Foundation this spring ahead of 4-H horse shows, Explore UMass, and Fairs!

Donate today online or set up a recurring donation. Thank you for your support of Massachusetts 4-H!

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BNP Paribas

2025 – summer associate internship – global markets: quantitative research and trading.

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BUSINESS OVERVIEW:

Our Global Markets Americas (GMA) team works with a variety of clients, including governments, multinationals, private banks and global institutions. From hedging and financing opportunities across every asset class, to research and market intelligence, our clients rely on us to develop and deliver market-leading solutions and impeccable service as standard.

As a front-office Quantitative Finance Associate in Global Markets, you will be part of one of the Quantitative Research, Trading or Structuring teams and participate in designing, implementing, and trading of Global markets products. You will take an active part in all front office activities.

The Quantitative Research team is responsible for the development of pricing and risk models and their implementation in the global analytics library. As a member of a global transversal team working with colleagues in Europe and Asia you will be supporting trading activities of the flow and structured desks across the whole range of Global Markets asset classes including Interest Rates, FX, Credit, Equity and more.

As part of the Structuring team, you will be involved in the design, pricing, and marketing of derivatives products working alongside a team of global specialists. Structurers craft innovative products and ideas suited to market conditions and clients’ needs, as well as contribute to the ongoing digitalization of our platform.

As part of the Trading team you will gain an in-depth understanding of market dynamics and trading a comprehensive range of asset classes on every index, every exchange and every market worldwide. In addition to trading execution and short-term risk management, you’ll also get to hone your trading report development skills.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Our internship programs are a springboard for college students to launch their careers through exciting and intellectually stimulating opportunities.

They are highly driven, intellectually stimulating, and crafted to build your real-world capabilities. To succeed amongst our teams, we look for those with a strong academic story, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to articulate ideas well, to clients and colleagues alike.

• Graduation year of Winter 2025 – Spring 2026
• All majors accepted
• Advanced degree (MA/MS/MFin or PhD)
• Strong analytical skills and technical background in mathematics, computer science or finance
• Effective communication skills, ability and willingness to engage the business
• Delivery focused and willingness to collaborate with other teams
• Programming / coding skills preferred

WHAT DOES A SUMMER 2025 INTERNSHIP WITH BNP PARIBAS LOOK LIKE?

At BNP Paribas, our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to helping you grow from day one. The internship program is our primary source for hiring early talent into the Bank, providing you with the network and resources you need to build a successful career.

Over 10 weeks, you will acquire in-depth insight into BNP Paribas and gain valuable and practical experience. Whichever area you are placed in, you will join a team of award-winning specialists in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Through the program, interns have a distinct opportunity to gain guidance from mentors and exposure to senior leaders within the Bank.

As an Intern, you will:

• Engage in an initial induction training that will set you up to succeed, and allow you to network with your intern class across all business divisions
• Complete technical projects and collaborate with colleagues across the Bank, gaining exposure to real work in order to identify your skills and explore where your interests align
• Participate in weekly senior speaker events and roundtable discussions to gain a comprehensive understanding of financial markets and the industry
• Network with colleagues and learn about industry topics through workshops and speaker series, as well as through philanthropy and social events

ABOUT BNP PARIBAS

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach across the US, EMEA and APAC. It has a presence in 65 countries, with nearly 190,000 employees. The bank employs over 3,500 people in offices in the US across 10 states including New York, Jersey City, Chesterbrook, PA, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, and Washington, DC. BNP Paribas has built a strong and diversified presence to support its client base. We continue to grow and strengthen our commitment to the US market through our Corporate & Institutional Banking activities. We are one of a few non-US banks to offer a full value chain for our clients, from trading to financing, and clearing and custody in the US with the international footprint and capacity to deliver both globally and locally. Leveraging the strength of our European roots, our network can support clients in virtually every region of the world, enabling more connectivity and efficiency wherever our clients conduct business. We take pride in our expertise and our ability to adapt while constantly looking ahead to create a more sustainable world.

As an international company with a global footprint, the unique cultures and viewpoints of our team members are an integral part of the fabric of BNP Paribas. We are a company with a purpose – to be a responsible and sustainable global leader. We aim to create an environment where our employees feel empowered to drive change, make an impact and be true to themselves. We employ talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, locally and globally, and are inspired by our employees who help us in cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace through initiatives such as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Forum and Employee Resource Group (ERG) communities. We strive to be a workplace where all team members can grow and thrive and offer robust training, development, and mentoring opportunities to make that vision a reality. Our leaders are deeply committed to DEI and highly accessible to our employees, consistently soliciting feedback on how we can continue to support our employees to reach their highest potential.

BNP Paribas. The Bank for a Changing World – https://usa.bnpparibas/en/homepage/join-us/our-opportunities/

FINRA Registrations Required:

CFTC Swap Dealer Associated Person (if yes, NFA Swaps Proficiency Program is required):

SEC Security-Based Swap Dealer Associated Person:

COMPENSATION:

The annualized base salary for this position in New York, NY is $150,000.

EQUAL CHANCES & OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL:

BNP Paribas is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.