Removing harmful “forever chemicals” from drinking water. Securing our computing infrastructure against cyberattacks. Using AI to help our military navigate hard choices in stressful circumstances. These are some of the challenges UMass Lowell faculty are addressing through research. Creating new knowledge is an integral part of UMass Lowell’s mission, right alongside opening doors to a […] . . .
![The numbers speak for themselves. 242 people, including 7 children, have already died from the flu in Massachusetts this season in what public health officials say is one of the worst Influenza seasons in years. To make matters worse, we’re only halfway through the season and so far, only 38% of people in the state […]](https://www.lowellsun.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Flu_Season_07034-3.jpg?w=504 "The numbers speak for themselves. 242 people, including 7 children, have already died from the flu in Massachusetts this season in what public health officials say is one of the worst Influenza seasons in years. To make matters worse, we’re only halfway through the season and so far, only 38% of people in the state […]")
![Gambling: Known also as betting or gaming, involves the wagering of something of value on a random event with the intent of winning something else of value in return. Gambling thus requires three elements to be present: an amount wagered, an element of risk and a prize. Though sounding more like an oxymoron than a […]](https://www.lowellsun.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20190716_075224_20190716_0716-sen-n-casino_p1.jpg?w=529 "Gambling: Known also as betting or gaming, involves the wagering of something of value on a random event with the intent of winning something else of value in return. Gambling thus requires three elements to be present: an amount wagered, an element of risk and a prize. Though sounding more like an oxymoron than a […]")
![Who needs a plate if you have a pie? This versatile pastry has accommodated fruit, meat and fish throughout the centuries and there is no sign of pie ever losing its popularity. And with March 14, known as “Pi Day” (as it is 3.14.15 etc.) approaching, we thought our readers might be thinking about pie. […]](https://www.lowellsun.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SEN-L-recipes-WREC-0312-01.jpg?w=467 "Who needs a plate if you have a pie? This versatile pastry has accommodated fruit, meat and fish throughout the centuries and there is no sign of pie ever losing its popularity. And with March 14, known as “Pi Day” (as it is 3.14.15 etc.) approaching, we thought our readers might be thinking about pie. […]")
![For older urban centers, including our state’s Gateway Cities, it’s imperative to make quality-of-life issues a major priority. Especially when dealing with aging infrastructure, standing pat only leads to losing ground. That’s why it’s encouraging to see that in Fitchburg’s case, efforts — both long-term and current — are underway to make that old mill […]](https://www.lowellsun.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sen-l-fitchburginfrastructure03072025-02.jpg?w=467 "For older urban centers, including our state’s Gateway Cities, it’s imperative to make quality-of-life issues a major priority. Especially when dealing with aging infrastructure, standing pat only leads to losing ground. That’s why it’s encouraging to see that in Fitchburg’s case, efforts — both long-term and current — are underway to make that old mill […]")