News Archive

Ross Lazear Explains How Clouds Help Forecast Weather in The Conversation
Ross Lazear is an instructor in the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences with a research interest in the analysis and predictability of severe weather and winter storms.
Inaugural UAlbany Science Research Symposium Showcases High School Researchers Statewide
Future scientists from across New York presented their original research at UAlbany during the event last week.
UAlbany Researchers Receive Grant to Address Problem Gambling Among College Students
The Center for Behavioral Health Promotion and Applied Research at the University at Albany has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the National Council on Problem Gambling to engage peers in a campaign to address problem gambling among college students.
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 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.
UAlbany Theatre Program to Present 'The Rocky Horror Show' This Week at PAC
The Theatre Program at the University at Albany will present its musical production of The Rocky Horror Show this week, with five performances offered Wednesday through Sunday in the Main Theatre of the Performing Arts Center.
$500,000 Gift for UAlbany’s Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures Supports Student Scholarships
The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at UAlbany has received a generous gift from the estate of an alumna that will support scholarships for language students.
UAlbany, UConn Researchers Awarded $550,000 to Advance Renewables, Grid Resilience and Security
The projects, funded through the Center for Weather Innovation and Smart Energy and Resilience, are aimed at safeguarding the energy industry.
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.
Exploring AI-Enabled Disease Detection: Q&A with S M Ashiqul ‘Mishu’ Islam
UAlbany's Mishu Islam discusses how he is leveraging vast stores of genetic data to find 'fingerprints' linked to multiple types of cancer and other complex diseases, in order to improve methods for understanding patient risk, getting ahead of disease and advancing capabilities in personalized medicine.
Chemist Receives $1.95M for Research on AI-Powered Pathogen Detection, Precision Therapeutics
Mehmet Yigit has received $1.95 million from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to advance his transdisciplinary research program focused on AI-powered biosensing and precision therapeutics.
Forensic Chemist Receives DOJ Support for Gunshot Residue Detection Tool
Gunshot residue is important for helping forensic investigators reconstruct crime scenes where a firearm was used and link suspects to the event.