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Interested in studying abroad? Do you have a quick question about the opportunities that are available or the overall process? Stop by the International Programs Office's virtual advising session! Students will be seen on a first come, first served basis. Email intl_programs@umassd.edu for the zoom link.

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Attention commuters! Please join us at the TV Pit in the Campus Center for our December Commuter Pit Stop, from 10am-2pm. If you have questions please e-mail commuters@umassd.edu - we'd love to hear from you!

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The UMassD Police Department is proud to host the 27th Annual Quarters for Christmas toy drive in the Campus Center. Food will be available to purchase, and all proceeds and donations will be used to buy toys for local children in need. New toys will also be accepted at this time. Contact: amanda.mullaly@umassd.edu

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UMass Dartmouth has selected Qualtrics as our Internet survey tool. All Faculty and Staff have access to create and publish their own surveys. Students may also use Qualtrics under the direction of a Faculty or Staff member. This workshop covers the authoring and administration of surveys, as well as data collection. Question types are covered in detail, and survey logic is also included. No previous survey experience is necessary. Note that access to Qualtrics is managed by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment. Please contact Jonathan Bonilla at JBonilla1@umassd.edu at least three business days prior to this workshop to request access. Students must have a Faculty or Staff advisor request access on their behalf. This workshop will take place via Zoom. A meeting link will be sent to registrants via email on the morning of the event. Contact Rich Legault for more information at 508-999-8799, or email RLegault@umassd.edu. Seating is limited, so please register today!

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Department of Estuarine and Ocean Sciences "Biodegradation Test Methods for Polymers in the Marine Environment" Jo Ann Ratto Ross Adjunct Professor, Plastics Engineering Department, UMass Lowell Wednesday, December 4, 2024 12:30pm-1:30pm SMAST E 101-102 and via Zoom Abstract: Biodegradable polymers have historically been studied as a solution to reduce solid waste since they can decompose in soil, compost and/or the marine environment. However, biodegradation is a challenge for most polymers in the marine environment. An introduction to polymers will be presented focusing on several biodegradable polymers. A tiered approach to evaluate the biodegradation of polymers in the marine environment will also be reviewed. The Tier 1 method utilizes an optimized environment, sample preparation and conditions to evaluate biodegradation by respirometry. A Tier 2 test uses weight loss as a function of time to evaluate actual items in the marine environment, and a Tier 3 test has items positioned in the deep sea for weight loss studies. Overall, this Tier 1 approach is a valuable screening method for polymers while Tiers 2 and 3 are real-life test methods for determining the fate of polymers in the marine environment. Toxicity as well as disintegration tests are also important when studying polymers in the marine environment. Sample data and results will be shown for a variety of materials. Join the Zoom https://umassd.zoom.us/j/97440069270 Note: Meeting passcode required, email contact below to receive To request the Zoom passcode, or for any other questions, please email Callie Rumbut at c.rumbut@umassd.edu

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Prof. Mazin Qumsiyeh is founder and volunteer director of the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability at Bethlehem University. He has taught at universities in the U.S. and elsewhere, and is the author of numerous books and articles, including Sharing the Land of Canaan. Sponsored by the Departments of Sociology and Anthropology and Crime and Justice Studies, UMassD Faculty for Justice in Palestine, and Massachusetts Peace Action.

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