University at Albany University at Albany Faculty Headlines http://www.albany.edu/news University at Albany Faculty Headlines en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 01:58:43 EST RedDot CMS 7.5 Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy Honors Distinguished Alumni Bonnie D. Jenkins, MPA ’88, Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs, U.S. Department of State

The Secretary of the Army, an international coordinator for nuclear threat reduction programs and a campaign finance expert for a multinational mass media corporation are among the internationally recognized scholars and public policy leaders honored by the University’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy on May 17.

]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 EST FF1A6CF5A2234BC5925BEE77D55BBA81 UAlbany Advanced Computing System Provides Large-Scale Capacity to Examine Arctic Sea-Ice Variations, Tropical Hurricane Formation Texas Mill Wind Farm A new, highly sophisticated computing system will allow several new University at Albany Atmospheric Scientists to conduct large-scale research of arctic sea-ice variations, tropical hurricane formations and structure, and boundary layer weather conditions of large operational wind farms.

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST 198C5F00BC144B00929EFD7D338B82F8 UAlbany Partners with National Earth Science Teachers Association to Improve Science Education, Literacy News Image from UAlbany

UAlbany is collaborating with the National Earth Science Teachers Association (NESTA) to promote enhanced Earth and space science education and literacy to its students. NESTA is home to the "Windows to the Universe" website, which promotes the importance of Earth and space science education. 

]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST 090DEF95B46B47FB89C5AF16E9B7BAF1 President Jones Moves UAlbany Community Engagement Forward President Robert Jones address UAlbany crowd in Campus Center Ballroom

University at Albany President Robert Jones recently completed a series of campus conversations to advance the University's progress as a community-engaged research university.

]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST 750A4D0F29AD4AF2A48FBED232BC30D1 UAlbany’s Center for International Development Awarded $13.4 Million to Strengthen Legislative Development in West Africa Map of Cote d'Ivoire UAlbany's Center for International Development (SUNY/CID) has been awarded a $13.4 million grant to strengthen legislative development in Cote d'Ivoire. SUNY/CID will help the West African nation’s National Assembly improve its representational and oversight functions by implementing the Center’s "Legislative Strengthening Program."

]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST 6C2E4238747E4EF089B0B9ABFE61B431 UAlbany Center for Technology in Government Develops Content Management Tools for Federal and State Agencies Center for Technology in Government

The Center for Technology in Government (CTG) at the University at Albany has developed content management tools to help Federal and state agencies achieve transparency and open government.

]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST E1CBC4E33F3A44A983337D25194EB0A3 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation: Distinguishing Between Historical Myths and Facts Abraham Lincoln at the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation In January, the United States will honor the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, President Lincoln's executive order to end slavery in America. UAlbany Associate Professor of Women's Studies Janell Hobson offers commentary on the significance of this event for today's society.

]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST CFDFC4FD54C3406C8C34CF29F71B5602 Boor Sculpture Studio Commemorates 10th Anniversary with New Sculpture "PALL CARGO," a sculpture by Cal Lane

In honor of the 10th anniversary of the University at Abany’s Boor Sculpture Studio, artist Cal Lane created "PALL CARGO," a sculpture made from a Vietnam War-era military shipping container. Currently installed in front of the studio, the sculpture will be dedicated at a ceremony on Friday, Dec. 14.

]]> Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST AE4CD4340E01404C876AE62BFE9A54E4 Professional Development Program Retrains Registered Nurses to Address Forecasted Shortage News Image from UAlbany

To help alleviate an anticipated nursing shortage in New York state, the Professional Development Program (PDP) at UAlbany's Rockefeller College has developed two new programs - the RN Training Project and the RN to BSN/MSN Training Program - designed to train and retrain health industry workers, respectively. 

]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST BC8F2C1124694165A7310F178DD6C968 NY Cap Research Alliance Announces Grants to Fund Biomedical Research President Philip stands with Research Allicance representatives Jessica Gabriel of Empire State Development and presidents Shirley Ann Jackson of RPI and , Presidents James J. Barba of Albany Medical Center.

A newly created alliance to foster biomedical research among the Capital Region's leading academic research institutions today announced its first 10 grants totaling $745,000. The awards are funded through the NY Cap Research Alliance, which was established as part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Regional Council initiative.

]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST B4E026D159D74158997F5AA784EF955A New Researchers Bringing Specialized Expertise to The RNA Institute Maksim Royzen and Cara Pager, two of UAlbany's newest RNA researchers UAlbany this year welcomes four new RNA science and technology researchers to The RNA Institute. They join a growing team of investigators advancing the potential of RNA research for the development and delivery of innovative medicines, vaccines and diagnostics.

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