College of Arts and Sciences News Archive
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.
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.
UAlbany STEM Faculty Launch ‘Graduate Pathway for Scholars’ Program for PhD Students in Biology and Chemistry
UAlbany PhD candidates Emmanuel Edem Adade and Jesus Frias are the inaugural Fellows in the “Graduate Pathway for Scholars” program, a newly launched initiative for grad students in biology and chemistry who wish to pursue careers in academia. The program aims to bring scholars who receive their PhDs at UAlbany back as faculty members after completing their postdoctoral training.
UAlbany Students Experience Totality Through NASA Eclipse Ballooning Project
NASA's Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project, which included 53 student teams, took advantage of the April 8 total solar eclipse, launching weather balloons from locations on the totality path across the U.S. to collect and analyze atmospheric data.
CTG UAlbany Deploys AI to Assist Local Governments
UAlbany's Center for Technology in Government is deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to aid local governments monitor the use of city assets.
Meet Albany’s New Broadcast Meteorologist: A Q&A with Jordan Due
Jordan Due, a student in UAlbany's Applied Atmospheric Science master’s program, can now be seen on Saturday nights on NEWS10 ABC, Albany’s local ABC affiliate, sharing her passion for all things weather.
Eight UAlbany Students Win 2024 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence
Eight UAlbany students will be recognized Thursday with the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, the highest award the State University of New York bestows upon a student.
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.