Feature Stories

With support from UMass Dartmouth and scholarships, Ssempijja leads research to bolster sustainability efforts in inland fisheries and support local fishing communities.

A love of the SouthCoast and parents’ pride inspire John and Gail Sampieri to build a philanthropic legacy at UMass Dartmouth

From a young surfer in Brazil to an international oceanographer, SMAST alumnus lands professorship.

PhD student and 100-ton captain Jessica Kittel is using climate data to better understand fish stocks

Engineering/SMAST professor Daniel MacDonald and PhD student Agata Piffer Braga share their research and their perspectives from both sides of mentorship

Scholars and researchers at the School for Marine Science and Technology contribute to creating a sustainable seafood supply while supporting the development of renewable energy.

SMAST scientists examine the effects of offshore wind development on fish species and the local fishing industry

Known affectionately on social media as the Shark Doctor, O’Connell ceaselessly searches for ways to conserve marine wildlife and protect oceanic species from extinction, specifically sharks.

First-generation college student Filipe Pereira, PhD '23, was recently awarded the prestigious President's Postdoctoral Fellowship at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego (UCSD).

SMAST student Emma Gallagher studies harmful algae blooms that can turn shellfish poisonous.

SMAST PhD student conducts research at sea to understand the driving forces behind powerful weather systems

Computational oceanographer Iury Simoes-Sousa helps relocate Tico the manatee

PhD candidate Elizabeth Ells studies water quality on Cape Cod and the SouthCoast.

Marine Science and Technology student Juan Gutierrez Bravo conducts research at sea, studying oxygen minimum zones in different parts of the world.

Sixty-seven students visited 15 countries, four continents, and the North Pole during 2022-23 academic year

Luca McGinnis ‘23 is a graduate student and researcher motivated by a love of the ocean and a desire to make a difference.

Patrick Pasteris is disrupting the ocean tech market while creating meaningful learning opportunities for younger students.

Neeharika talks about the value of her research and leadership experiences as a marine science graduate student.

Ersen'S discusses working on research at SMAST, interning with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, & coiling his mechanical engineering background with marine science as part of his career trajectory.

Mike Coute talks about how earning an undergraduate degree at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and a master’s degree at the School for Marine Science & Technology has prepared him to succeed in New England's burgeoning field of offshore wind development.

Aubrey talks about SMAST’s cooperative research opportunities & how the Professional Science Master’s program prepares students for career advancement.

Cassie talks about how SMAST's professional science master’s degree program helped her gain the knowledge and experience necessary to assist regulators in the management of fisheries.

Brooke talks about the value of her experiences & the return on her investment as a PhD student at SMAST.

Micheline Labrie talks about her love for the ocean, protecting the ecosystem, & her rich academic experience as a PhD student and research assistant at the School for Marine Science & Technology.

PhD candidate Robert Wildermuth, talks about his interests in conservation, experiences as a student at UMassD's School for Marine Science & Technology, & his plans for the future.

Bailey, who is pursuing her PhD in marine science and technology, has been awarded a multi-year Department of Defense SMART Scholarship.