science

Ask the Scientists: What are you studying, and why is it important?

by: Amanda Rioux and the UMass Dartmouth biology students In my continued series of talking with the biology students at UMass Dartmouth, I have been questioning the students about their individual areas of studies, and why what they are studying is important. Many of the students study life on a microscopic level. We often do… Read more Ask the Scientists: What are you studying, and why is it important?

Science and Public Trust

by: Amanda Rioux, and the UMass Dartmouth biology students Why does the public distrust science so much, and how can we help to restore that trust? Lately, public trust and confidence in science has been a hot topic. Many people express their outrage on social media over how they feel about the COVID-19 vaccine, for… Read more Science and Public Trust