September 10, 2025
250th Celebration: Adderley Positive Research Incubator
Inspiring Emerging Scholars to Pursue New Ideas
Dr. Adaora Ubaka
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Watch Dr. Adaora Ubaka reflect on how the research incubator bolstered her courage and confidence as a junior scholar. Drawing inspiration from Amanda Gorman’s poetry, she describes how the incubator’s uplifting atmosphere links young researchers with seasoned mentors and helps scholars pursue meaningful, hope-infused research—even in the face of uncertainty.