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UAlbany Researchers Receive Patent for Novel PFAS Removal System
UAlbany scientists have patented the design of a new system to treat water for PFAS—synthetic chemicals known to contaminate ground and surface waters which threaten environmental and human health.
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CAREER Award Focuses on Framework for Learning Complex Network Dynamics
Abram Magner, an assistant professor in the College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering, has recently been awarded a $584,993 grant from the National Science Foundation for his project, “CAREER: Theoretical Foundations for Learning Network Dynamics.”
UAlbany Unveils New CNSE Building in Renovated Former Albany High School
In UAlbany’s most significant expansion in midtown since the Downtown Campus was completed in 1929, the college’s Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering began moving into the renovated south wing last week, following the dean’s office in February, marking the halfway point of the transformational project and the return of students and educators to the 112-year-old building for the first time in more than a decade.
Student Research, Scholarship and Creativity Shine at 2nd Annual Showcase
UAlbany held its second annual Showcase Day, which celebrates academic excellence, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The day-long event featured poster fairs, performances, discussions, demonstrations and exhibitions that reflected new and original exploration of topics in STEM, arts and humanities, social sciences and the professions.
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Showcase Day is Here
Spend the day at the University’s second annual Showcase all around the Uptown Campus, including the Lecture Centers, Campus Center, libraries, University Art Museum, ETEC, the Performing Arts Center and podium academic buildings.
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CNSE Scientist Aims to Improve Deep Tissue Imaging
UAlbany Associate Professor of Computer Science Petko Bogdanov is part of a multi-institution effort that hopes to revolutionize the field with a new class of near-infrared contrast agents designed with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to provide an even greater level of detail.
3-Minute Thesis Winner Weber’s Journey from Student to CEO
Alexis Weber has earned many titles during her time at UAlbany. The fifth-year PhD student from Jacksonville, Fla., recently added 3-Minute Thesis winner to her list of accolades, which also includes being selected for the 2024 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence.
Hackathon Brings Students Together for Gaming Challenge
Motivated by their passion for gaming, technology and camaraderie, students from UAlbany IEEE hosted the first ever “Hack-a-Damien” from April 12-14, featuring a 24-hour gaming competition, technical workshops and a vendor fair.