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Albany NanoTech to Host National Semiconductor Technology Center
The news is a major boost for the Capital Region’s high-technology sector and the industry-university partnerships that have helped fuel it for three decades.
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CTG UAlbany Study Examines Role of Technology in Emergency Messaging
Relaying information to the public during emergencies is critically important. However, gaps remain in understanding how technology can and should be used for disseminating messages. A new study from the University at Albany’s Center for Technology in Government (CTG UAlbany) aims to address these gaps, particularly as it pertains to local municipalities.
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Four Faculty Members Win SUNY-IBM AI Research Grants
The research grants will advance the efficiency and trustworthiness of artificial intelligence systems, and UAlbany was one of two SUNY Research Centers to receive four grants this year out of a total of 14 projects funded systemwide.
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STEM and Nanotechnology Family Day Highlights NANOvember 2024
CNSE is welcoming students from throughout the Capital Region on Saturday, November 23, to STEM and Nanotechnology Family Day, providing a glimpse of cutting edge science and technology that is being developed right here in upstate New York. The event marks the culmination of NANOvember, the month-long celebration of how nanotechnology is making a difference in our lives now and in the future.
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New UAlbany Podcast Explores Effective Teaching in the Age of AI
UAlbany’s Center for the Advancement of Teaching, Learning, and Online Education has launched a new podcast aimed at delivering effective teaching information to faculty, with the first season exploring the role of artificial intelligence in education.
Doctoral student Omkar Kulkarni and UAlbany Associate Professor of Computer Science Pradeep Atrey present their poster for their app 'GARGI', which uses AI to improve group photo images.
Researchers Utilize AI to Improve Group Photos
UAlbany Associate Professor of Computer Science Pradeep Atrey and doctoral student Omkar Kulkarni are at work trying to create a better virtual photo editor. Combining techniques of computer vision with machine learning, Atrey and Kulkarni have developed an innovative iOS application designed to improve the quality of group photos.
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UAlbany, Buffalo, Nebraska Partner to Develop Energy Efficient Microelectronics
The University at Albany is partnering with the University at Buffalo and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to develop new, high-speed microelectronics that require less power than traditional silicon-based products.
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UAlbany Unveils Powerful New AI Supercomputer
The new $16.5M supercomputer is a central pillar in UAlbany’s AI Plus initiative — a holistic push to integrate teaching and learning about AI across every college, school and major to ensure every graduate is prepared to live and work in a world radically changed by technology.