
Q&A: AI Plus Institute Director Balakrishnan 'Prabha' Prabhakaran
Prabhakaran, an expert in human computer interaction, previously spent 25 years on the computer science faculty at The University of Texas at Dallas, where he also served as associate vice president for research centers and institutes and director of the Multimedia Systems Laboratory.

Showcase 2025: CNSE Student Gains Valuable Insight into Research and Innovation
CNSE Student Maria Paredes-Espinosa is on track to earning her PhD in nanobioscience in 2026 under the mentorship of CNSE Associate Professor Janet Paluh. This spring, she is preparing to present her research at UAlbany Showcase on April 30, where she will take part in the annual pitch competition.

UAlbany Celebrates STEM for International Women's Day
The College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering, along with the UAlbany chapter of the Society of Women Engineers hosted a celebration in honor of International Women's Day on Friday, March 7.

UAlbany Welcomes Capital Region Students for STEM and Earth Sciences Family Day
The University at Albany is welcoming students and their families from across the Capital Region on Sunday, March 30, for its first STEM and Earth Sciences Family Day.

Shanabrook to Deliver 11th Annual Bunshaft Lecture
University at Albany alum Sue Shanabrook will deliver the College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering’s 11th Annual Bunshaft Lecture on Thursday, March 13, at 11 a.m. in ETEC 149/151. Registration is now available.

UAlbany Freshman Part of Father-Son Duo Making Tokyo Marathon History
UAlbany freshman Shamus Evans and his father, Shaun Evans, are headed to Japan this weekend to compete in the Tokyo Marathon as one of the first duo teams ever selected to participate in the annual marathon event.
Former UAlbany Star Verse Named NFL AP Defensive Rookie of the Year
NFL linebacker Jared Verse, who got his collegiate football start as a member of the UAlbany Great Danes, has been named as the Associated Press NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.

CNSE Researcher Explores Using Sapphires for Fiber Optics Sensing
CNSE research Mengbing Huang is exploring new technologies for fiber optics sensing in harsh environments. Utilizing single-crystal sapphire fibers, Huang is exploring the development of optic sensors that could provide a solution for optic sensing in extremely harsh environments, such as in nuclear reactors or aerospace rockets.