College of Arts and Sciences News Archive
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Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications
The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.
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SUNY Chancellor King Touts UAlbany’s Summer Research Program
A group of students participating in UAlbany's longstanding Summer Research Program met with Chancellor John B. King Jr. on Monday.
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Emeritus Center Names Lindsay Childs a Reese Fellow for 2024
Named after founding President and benefactor Bill Reese, the fellowships honor to UAlbany emeriti for sustained, consequential and exemplary post-retirement contributions and achievements in scholarship and creative productions, teaching or service.
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UAlbany's Sarah Domoff Weighs in on Social Media and Youth Mental Health
In light of pending legislation designed to help keep minors safe online, UAlbany's Sarah Domoff shares insights on the ways that social media can shape youth mental health, strategies for healthy social media use and ways that regulation rooted in policy can help.
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Psychology Researchers Find Collaborative Imagination Increases Social Connection
The ability to imagine is pivotal for human development, driving creativity and problem-solving. It may also influence our relationship with others, according to new research.
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New York State Mesonet Opens Lake Placid Weather Station
The new location is the Mesonet network’s highest location in the Adirondacks and the first site to be added in partnership with a private entity.
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UAlbany Tropical Weather Researchers Share Thoughts on 2024 Hurricane Season
Forecasters are expecting a busy 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially kicks off on June 1 and runs through the end of November.
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Andy Berglund Named Inaugural Recipient of the Keith Hynes Endowed Professorship in STEM
The new endowed professorship is designed to support research that is actively seeking answers to many of society’s most pressing challenges.