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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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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.”
![Postdoctoral research associate Zhiqiang Lyu and professor Mathias Vuille of the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences stand in front of a red and white air surface temperature change map inside the science-on-a-sphere room at ETEC.](/sites/default/files/styles/cropped_news_thumbnail/public/2024-06/2024_06_18%20LP%20Mathias%20Vuille_IMG_2119.jpg?itok=R3z6_ttH)
UAlbany Climatologist Awarded $2 Million to Study Climate Change in South America
DAES Professor Mathias Vuille is launching two research projects focused on past, present and future climate change in South America.
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Study Finds Public Opposes 'Coerced Motherhood' Behind Bars
A study co-authored by Justin Pickett of the School of Criminal Justice finds most people prefer providing abortion access and parental support for pregnant people in the criminal justice system.
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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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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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CEHC Grad Student Presents on Extreme Heat at National Weather Communication Conference
Bruce Pollock is passionate about improving risk communication around extreme weather events — a topic he spoke about last week to a national audience.